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MORE than 200 people flocked to historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness on Saturday. The A-listed mansion provided free access for four hours as part of an open afternoon, run by Historic Scotland and volunteers from the charity The Friends of Kinneil. A Friends spokesman said: "The House is only open a few times a year,… Continue reading More than 200 visit Kinneil

HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo'ness is opening its doors this Saturday, June 28. The A-listed mansion, which boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland, will provide free access to visitors from 12 noon to 4 p.m (last admission 3.30 p.m.). The open day has been organised by Historic Scotland in conjunction with… Continue reading House open this Saturday

THE image looks fimiliar: a Bo’ness Fair Queen, flanked by her courtiers and fairies and flower girls. But take a closer look. For this is an image of the SECOND Bo’ness Fair, way back in 1898. Queen Clarence MacCauley and her retinue were pictured by photographer Alexander Dufton outside historic Kinneil House, one of the… Continue reading Kinneil House open on June 28

SCOTS Secretary Des Browne has told of the UK Government’s support to help make the Antonine Wall – which runs from Bo’ness to Old Kilpatrick – Britain’s latest World Heritage Site. His comments come just weeks before a committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) decide on the application, which would… Continue reading Government backs World Heritage bid

THE Friends of Kinneil held its annual general meeting on Tuesday, June 3, in St. Mary's Church Hall, Bo'ness. Acting chair David Broughton presented a report on the charity's activities for the past year. You can view this presentation online, clicking the picture below. The AGM - which was well attended by members - also… Continue reading Friends hold AGM

DOZENS of volunteers have helped clean-up Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness. They took part in a weekend litter pick organised by Bo'ness Community Council, in conjunction with Bonnie Bo'ness and The Friends of Kinneil. Around 100 bags of rubbish were collected during a two-hour stint in the historic parkland. Around 50 people - from toddlers to pensioners -… Continue reading Clean up success

BO'NESS Community Council is organising a litter clean-up at Kinneil Estate on Sunday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The Friends of Kinneil is supporting the event alongwith Bonnie Bo'ness. If you'd like to come along and give your support, please meet at the top car park (next to the woods) for 10… Continue reading Litter pick at Kinneil

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A NEW guidebook is encouraging everyone to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.Falkirk Council's Ranger Service has produced the new booklet to promote a range of free guided walks and events throughout 2008, including several around Kinneil. The Outdoor Events Diary is available from libraries and other council outlets, tourist offices, and online from… Continue reading Free guided walks on offer

THOUSANDS of people across Scotland flocked to Historic Scotland's Free Weekend on Saturday and Sunday. At Kinneil House in Bo'ness more than 500 people visited the historic A-listed mansion over two afternoons. Visitor numbers were boosted by free train trips from Bo'ness Station to Kinneil, run by the SRPS in conjunction with the Journal and… Continue reading 500 visit Kinneil during Free Weekend