Libraries across Falkirk District are hosting special events to celebrate local history. The talks and celebratory events will include a presentation on the partnership of James Watt and Dr John Roebuck - and their links to Kinneil House and the Carron Iron Works. This evening talk is taking place on May 21 in Larbert Library.… Continue reading Discover local history in libraries
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Discover James Watt at Kinneil House on April 27
• Free tours inside mansion from noon • Additional guided visits to Watt’s cottage workshop Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness is opening its doors for free tours on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The A-listed mansion – which boasts some of the finest Renaissance wall paintings in Scotland – will be open from noon to 4… Continue reading Discover James Watt at Kinneil House on April 27
See inside Kinneil House on March 23
History fans can get a peek inside historic Kinneil House, Bo'ness, on Saturday, March 23, 2019. The Friends of Kinneil charity has teamed up with Historic Environment Scotland to run free tours inside the mansion, which dates back to the 16th century. Tours will run from noon to 4 p.m., with the last admission at… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House on March 23
Speaker praises Watt at annual supper
The Friends of Kinneil welcomed Dr Nina Baker as guest speaker at the charity's annual James Watt Supper on Friday, January 18. She gave an entertaining and educational speech on James Watt - who did early work to improve the steam engine at Kinneil Estate. Dr Baker is a former Councillor/Baillie of Glasgow City Council.… Continue reading Speaker praises Watt at annual supper
Special year to celebrate James Watt
He was one of the pioneers of the Industrial Revolution. He became so famous his name was used to denote a unit of energy. Now – in 2019 – heritage chiefs are going “full steam ahead” with efforts to honour him. Today, January 5, marks the 250th anniversary of the patent of James Watt’s “separate… Continue reading Special year to celebrate James Watt
Join Friends at special Watt supper
The Friends of Kinneil charity in Bo'ness is holding its annual James Watt Supper on January 18. The event celebrates the local links with the Scottish inventor and is held around the time of Watt's birthday each January. The Supper is open to Friends members and non-members. Full details are listed below. A Friends spokesman said:… Continue reading Join Friends at special Watt supper
Museum to re-open after New Year break
Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness is due to re-open after the New Year break on Thursday, January 3. It will then be open every day, except Tuesdays, from 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free of charge. If you're enjoying a winter walk in Kinneil Estate, why not pop in?
Visit Kinneil Museum this yuletide
Out and about during the Christmas holidays? Pop in and visit Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness. The former 17th century coach house is the interpretative centre for the wonderful Kinneil Estate - and admission is free. The Museum is normally open six afternoons a week (12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m) - and closed on Tuesdays. It… Continue reading Visit Kinneil Museum this yuletide
Discover James Watt
The year 2019 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of inventor James Watt - who did early work to develop the steam engine here at Kinneil. A new website http://www.jameswatt.scot gives more information on the man and his legacy and highlights sites to visit, including Kinneil. It's been supported by a number of partners… Continue reading Discover James Watt
Nearly 2000 visit Kinneil House in 2018
Nearly 2000 people visited Kinneil House in 2018 - over just eight open days. Figures collated by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) show that 1951 people went on a tour inside the building over the past year. HES worked with The Friends of Kinneil to run the open events, which were free of charge. They ran… Continue reading Nearly 2000 visit Kinneil House in 2018
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