THE Hunterian Museum in Glasgow has mapped the Antonine Wall from Bo'ness to Old Kilpatrick using Google maps. See the new map here - and scroll to the left using your mouse to go along the Antonine Wall towards Falkirk. The red line shows the route of the Wall (although it may not always be… Continue reading From 142AD to the 21st century
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All set for 2011 Roman Week
THE FESTIVAL dubbed “nearly 2000 years in the making” kicks off next week . . . bringing a wealth of history – and lots of fun – to Falkirk district. The Big Roman Week starts on Monday, September 19, 2011 promising fun days, walks, talks . . . and lots of Romans. (Click here -… Continue reading All set for 2011 Roman Week
Meet the Antonine Guard
THE Antonine Guard is a Scottish based Living History Re-enactment Group which promotes the Roman history of Scotland. The group has adopted the Legio VI Victrix Pia Fidelis as its parent “legion” - this was one of the legions which built the Antonine Wall and Hadrian’s Wall. The group attends Roman events around Scotland, including… Continue reading Meet the Antonine Guard
Hill Climb at Kinneil on September 10 and 11
The Bo'ness Hill Climb Revival takes place at Kinneil Estate this coming weekend (Sept 10/11). Please note that Kinneil Museum will be closed for the motor racing event (for safety reasons) - and part of the estate limited to ticket holders. The event, which revives car hillclimbs through the estate, has been organised by a… Continue reading Hill Climb at Kinneil on September 10 and 11
Vintage Hill Climb movie online
THE British Pathe News website – http://www.britishpathe.com – features a vintage clip of the hill climb at Kinneil Estate. The narrator gets his Bo’ness mixed up with Bowness (on Windermere). But it’s our Bo’ness all right. Click here to see the clip. http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=6848
Big Roman Week 2011
>> ARCHIVE PAGE >> DETAILS OF THE 2011 EVENT BELOW >> VISIT http://www.bigromanweek.org.uk FOR THE 2012 EVENT To mark the birthday of Emperor Antoninus Pius - who built his Roman frontier across Falkirk district - we’re organising a series of events to celebrate our rich Roman heritage. Welcome to the third Big Roman Week.… Continue reading Big Roman Week 2011
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See inside Kinneil House
THE richly-decorated Arbour Road (above) is just of the things you can see during free tours of Kinneil House in Bo’ness. It’s open on Sunday, August 28, 2011 to tie in with the Kinneil Heritage Day. The House will be open from noon to 4 p.m. (with the last admission at 3.30 p.m.) Please note… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House
Heritage Day 2011
THE KNIGHTS are drawing in . . . for the Kinneil Heritage Day 2011. The event takes place in Kinneil Estate on Sunday, August 28. Visitors will be able to enjoy a spectacular jousting show from the ‘Knights of The Damned’. You’ll also be able to see the Alba Falconry Birds of Prey. Plus there… Continue reading Heritage Day 2011
Graeme appointed to lead consultation project
A CHARITY has appointed a project worker to carry out a community consultation exercise. The Friends of Kinneil is doing a study to see what people in the Deanfield area of Bo’ness think about Kinneil Estate and Foreshore. The group hopes the information will generate greater awareness of the facilities and attractions at both sites… Continue reading Graeme appointed to lead consultation project
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