New Year, new lockdown, and freezing weather... and a return for many to home schooling. To help pass the time, download and try our fiendish Kinneil Word Search. If anyone in the family has any questions about any of the words and phrases, and their relevance to the history and heritage of Kinneil, add them… Continue reading Kinneil word search
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Publication of new research on Kinneil’s social value
A new independent research report on Kinneil's social value has been published by Liz Robson of the University of Stirling, forming part of a wider project also supported by Historic Environment Scotland. Several may remember speaking with Liz during the period of her field studies. Liz has posted an interesting blog feature on her project's… Continue reading Publication of new research on Kinneil’s social value
Kinneil Museum re-opens from Saturday 24 October
Falkirk Community Trust have today been delighted to announce the re-opening of Kinneil Museum on Saturday 24 October. In the statement on their web site, they said: "The museum has been subject to extensive safety testing and also meets the requirements of VisitScotland’s 'Good to Go' accreditation to further assure visitors that they are safe… Continue reading Kinneil Museum re-opens from Saturday 24 October
Publication of Annual Report
Find out more about what the Friends of Kinneil do: read the Annual Report for 2019/20, as presented at the AGM held on 7 September. We are always on the look-out for more people to support this work. If you appreciate Kinneil Estate and/or Foreshore and support the aims of seeing them properly developed and… Continue reading Publication of Annual Report
Autumn ‘Kinneil A to Z’ competition for children
With the local 'September weekend' school break approaching and further chances to explore our open spaces during the autumn ahead, the Friends of Kinneil are today launching a new competition for children to design an 'A to Z' of Kinneil, to celebrate its special value during 2020. Ian Shearer, Chairman of the Friends of Kinneil,… Continue reading Autumn ‘Kinneil A to Z’ competition for children
Free new outdoor audio tours and family quiz sheet for Kinneil Estate
Until the pandemic restrictions are lifted, Kinneil House and Kinneil Museum may sadly remain shut, but you can still visit the beautiful expanses of Kinneil Estate at any time. Discover 200 acres of open parkland, with 2,000 years of different layers of history - all in one site! If you have a smartphone, tablet or… Continue reading Free new outdoor audio tours and family quiz sheet for Kinneil Estate
Kinneil inspiration sparks Scots time-travelling short story
A dazzling new short story, inspired by Kinneil's thousands of years of outstanding heritage, has been commended in the annual 'Sangschaw' competition of the Scots Language Society and published in this summer's edition of their leading Scots language journal, 'Lallans'. The story, 'The Curse o the Sparkies', is by Tony Beekman, who is a Community… Continue reading Kinneil inspiration sparks Scots time-travelling short story
Friends to celebrate 10th annual James Watt Supper
Happy New Decade to all our supporters and best wishes for 2020! Join the Friends of Kinneil on Friday 17th January at our now traditional community event to see in the New Year, as we celebrate our tenth annual James Watt Supper! Members should already have received their invitations before Christmas, but we welcome others… Continue reading Friends to celebrate 10th annual James Watt Supper
Kinneil House to open during St Andrew’s free weekend
For the first time, Kinneil House near Bo'ness will this year be open for free guided tours during Historic Environment Scotland's (HES) St Andrew's Free Weekend - Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December. Some other HES properties across the region will also be opening their doors. The Kinneil House tours will run from 10am-4pm… Continue reading Kinneil House to open during St Andrew’s free weekend
Views sought on future of Kinneil walled garden
Have your say by 2nd December! Falkirk Council have issued an online consultation about the future of Kinneil's walled garden, following their sad closure of its plant nursery earlier this year. What do you think would be the best use of this historic space in the future? The large walled garden dates from the 16th/17th… Continue reading Views sought on future of Kinneil walled garden
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