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THE FRIENDS of Kinneil group has published its annual report, outlining its work in its first year of operations. You can download the report in Adobe Acrobat format.  Friends of Kinneil Annual Report 2006-2007 (PDF, 1MB)

THE group set up to promote Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness will hold its first annual general meeting next week. The Friends of Kinneil will report on a busy year which saw volunteers raise the profile of the historic park through campaigns, promotional work and events. The AGM will be held on Thursday, May 31, upstairs… Continue reading Friends to hold AGM

HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo'ness, central Scotland, is opening its doors to visitors this weekend. The mansion - which houses some of the best Renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - will provide free access on Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22, from 12 noon until 3 p.m. on both days. The opening has been… Continue reading Open day at Kinneil

THE history of Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness will come under the spotlight next week. Geoff Bailey, the keeper of archaeology and local history at Falkirk Museum, is to make a presentation on the area's heritage to members of The Friends of Kinneil. Friends chairman Adrian Mahoney said: "Kinneil is part of the proposed Antonine Wall… Continue reading History of Kinneil under the spotlight

LOCAL history lovers are being given the chance to obtain a 2007 calendar showcasing Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness.The calendar can be downloaded for free from this website and printed out using any home colour printer. The idea is the brainchild of The Friends of Kinneil, set up last May to promote and enhance the historic estate.… Continue reading 2007 Calendar up for grabs

CARING volunteers have spread some Christmas cheer - by donating a real Christmas tree and decorations to Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness. Members of The Friends of Kinneil made the gift as part of their work to promote and enhance the historic building and its surrounding estate. Chairman Adrian Mahoney said: "The Friends have worked incredibly hard… Continue reading Gift of Christmas at Kinneil

FREE open days at historic Kinneil House last weekend attracted more than 400 visitors. The Bo'ness mansion - said to be haunted by the ghost of a "White Lady" - was open for three hours each day on Saturday and Sunday, as part of the run-up to Hallowe'en. The imposing building boasts renaissance wall paintings… Continue reading Success for Hallowe’en event

A HAUNTED house is opening its doors to the public - just a few days before Hallowe'en. Kinneil House in Bo'ness -which boasts its own "White Lady" - will provide free access to visitors on Saturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29 from 12 noon until 3 p.m. The imposing mansion is said to be haunted… Continue reading Haunted house open this weekend

A LEAFLET campaign has been launched to promote historic Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness. The 5000 flyers have been produced by the group The Friends of Kinneil in a response to pleas from local residents for better promotion of the parkland. A spokesperson said: "Local people have told us that Kinneil Estate is a magical place, but… Continue reading Bid to attract visitors

THE aristocratic family behind the development of Bo'ness is showing off its treasures in an exhibition at this year's Edinburgh Festival. The Duke of Hamilton's family collection includes the death mask of Mary, Queen of Scots and the ill-fated queen's sapphire ring. Also on show will be Sir Godfrey Kneller's painting of the third Duchess… Continue reading Historic treasures on show