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HISTORY fans are getting a chance to walk back time. A free guided walk through Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness – which boasts a Roman fortlet, medieval church and 15th century mansion – is taking place on Sunday, July 25. Author and historian Ian Scott, from Falkirk Local History Society, will tour the impressive parkland and… Continue reading Free history walk on July 25

You can see remains of a Roman fortlet at Kinneil Estate - and find out more about the Romans in the area at nearby Kinneil Museum (open Monday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.) Watch this video to find out more:

KINNEIL Estate's annual heritage event will be held on Sunday, August 29. The free event promises fun for all the family. This year there's a Robin Hood theme. Keep visiting this website for details.

AN open afternoon at Kinneil House last Sunday attracted 178 visitors. The event was part of a series of free days organised by Historic Scotland and The Friends of Kinneil to allow people to see inside the House. For most of the year, visitors can only see the exterior of the building. The next open… Continue reading Around 180 visit Kinneil House

KINNEIL House in Bo’ness is open today (Sunday, June 27). You can see inside – for free – from noon to 4 p.m. (last admission 3.30 p.m.) Kinneil Museum will also be open from 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Again admission is free. Finally, Rangers from Historic Scotland will be taking tours around the surrounding… Continue reading Kinneil House open today

A NEW movie at the Hippodrome Cinema in Bo'ness is taking the town back its Roman roots. "Centurion" is set during the war between Roman soldiers and Pict tribesmen during the 2nd century Roman conquest of Britain. Michael Fassbender stars as Quintus Dias, Roman centurion and son of a legendary gladiator who leads a group… Continue reading See Roman film at Hippodrome

HISTORY fans are in for ‘Fair’ treat this Sunday (June 27). Visitors will get a rare chance to see inside the imposing Kinneil House in Bo’ness, which boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland. Historic Scotland Rangers will also be on hand to take people on tours of the surrounding Kinneil Estate,… Continue reading Kinneil House open this Sunday

The Friends of Kinneil charity held its annual general meeting in Bo'ness Library on Thursday, June 3. The management committee, led by chairman Bruce Henderson, looked over activities in the past year and discussed ambitions for the future. You can see Bruce's presentation to the AGM by clicking the slideshow below.

A FUNDRAISING stall at Sunday’s Bo’ness Victorian Street Fair helped the Friends of Kinneil raise more than £88. The money will boost the charity’s funds to help promote and support the development of Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness. A spokesperson said: “We’d like to thank everyone who donated items to sell on the stall, or who… Continue reading Cash boost as Friends set out their stall

THE FRIENDS of Kinneil charity – which supports Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness – will be one of the groups taking part in the Victorian Street Fair in Bo’ness Town Centre this Sunday, May 30, from noon to 4 p.m. The event, featuring entertainers, side stalls, charity stalls and other attractions, is aiming to be bigger… Continue reading Friends at Victorian Street Fair