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Archaeologists and historians have been working together, delving into documents and surveying Kinneil House. They presented their findings at a special Experts' Day in Bo'ness on November 19. You can listen to audio from the event by clicking the player links below. The audio is also available on Soundcloud. The speakers were: Arkady Hodge, on… Continue reading Audio: Kinneil House Experts’ Day

Did you know that whenever you buy anything online - from your weekly shop to your annual holiday - you could be collecting free donations for The Friends of Kinneil? There are over 3,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury's – it doesn't… Continue reading Raise funds for Kinneil this Christmas

HISTORIC Kinneil Museum is located in the former coachhouse of the imposing Kinneil House, on the western edge of Bo'ness. The museum is open all year, normally every day except Tuesdays, from 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The venue features displays on the history of Kinneil and the wider Bo'ness area, audio visual shows and… Continue reading Visit Kinneil Museum

Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness will come under the spotlight at a free conference this Sunday, November 19, 2017.

Gosh! What would Uncle Quentin say? They’ve explored a Treasure Island and Mystery Moor. They went up Billycock Hill and found a Secret Trail. Now The Famous Five have had an adventure at Kinneil House in Bo’ness. It’s all thanks to the writing efforts of children at the nearby Kinneil Primary School – who devised… Continue reading Five Go To Kinneil House – and win a big prize!

Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness hosts its last open day of 2017 today, Sunday, October 29 ... just in time for Halloween. There will be free spooky tours for families to enjoy. Kinneil Museum, next to the House, will also be open. If you’re coming along, here are a few things to bear in mind.… Continue reading Coming to our Hallowe’en event? Read this!

FREE EVENT ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, AT THE HIPPODROME CINEMA, BO'NESS NEW! SPEAKER PROFILES NOW ONLINE Come along to the Bo’ness Hippodrome on November 19, 2017, and join The Friends of Kinneil and Historic Environment Scotland for a unique chance to hear all about the latest research into Kinneil House. Book your free tickets here… Continue reading Discover the secrets of Kinneil House

Spooky Kinneil House in Bo’ness is opening its doors just before Hallowe’en.

Families are being invited to enter a world of invention and imagination at Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness on Saturday, September 30, 2017. With over 800 votes, James Watt's Cottage in Bo’ness was recently crowned as one of Scotland’s six most spectacular Hidden Gems as part of the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology. An event… Continue reading Free event to celebrate James Watt’s Cottage

Kinneil Estate is hosting a free event from Dig It! 2017 on Saturday, September 30 . . . run in association with The Friends of Kinneil. It celebrates inventor James Watt and his Estate Cottage workshop with fun activities for all the family. Who was James Watt and what happened at his cottage almost 250… Continue reading Free event: Imagine James Watt