SCOTLAND’S biggest Roman festival returns this September . . . and organisers are promising something for everyone. The Big Roman Week 2017 will deliver heritage events right across the Falkirk Council area – at the eastern end of the Roman Antonine Wall. Walks, talks, films and family events are planned to encourage people to find… Continue reading All set for Big Roman Week this September
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Inventor’s cottage vying for heritage votes
History fans are being urged to get voting and crown a little-known building as one of Scotland’s top “hidden gems”. The James Watt Cottage in Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, was built in 1769. It was used as a workshop by inventor James Watt to secretly develop world-changing improvements to the steam engine with patron Dr John… Continue reading Inventor’s cottage vying for heritage votes
Visit Kinneil House for free on August 27
The next open day at Kinneil House, Bo'ness, will take place on Sunday, August 27, 2017, from 1-4 p.m. (last House admission at 3.30 p.m.) Entry will be free of charge. The singing group The Gargoyles of Gargunnock will entertain visitors at the event. Kinneil dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries and was home… Continue reading Visit Kinneil House for free on August 27
Find out what’s Watt at Kinneil House
Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness is open for free tours this Sunday afternoon (June 25). A costumed interpreter will be on hand to tell visitors about the mansion’s links with the Scots inventor James Watt. History fans can tour the inside of the building between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, with the last… Continue reading Find out what’s Watt at Kinneil House
Kinneil plant sale on June 24 and 25
Falkirk Council's plant sale at Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness, takes place on June 24 and 25. Here's the price list. Please note the second day is also a Kinneil House open day. For more on open days click http://www.kinneil.org.uk/2017opendays
Visit Kinneil House on June 25
The next Kinneil House open day will take place on Sunday, June 25, 2017, from 1-4 p.m. (last House admission at 3.30 p.m.) Entry will be free of charge. A costumed interpreter, telling visitors about James Watt, is expected to attend. There will also be a chance to tour part of the Bo'ness building, which… Continue reading Visit Kinneil House on June 25
Friends get to the art of the matter
As part of its support for Festival of Museums 2017, The Friends of Kinneil charity set up a pop-up art studio outside Kinneil Museum on Sunday. Youngsters visiting the Museum and neighbouring Kinneil House got busy making wonderful creations. Pictures from the art session are included below. Just click any of them to see a… Continue reading Friends get to the art of the matter
Bats, goodies and more at Kinneil
For one night only, Kinneil House and Museum in Bo'ness are opening their doors at night - and you're invited to come along! Expect some surprises, great history - and a chance to see BATS! The event this Friday, May 19, is part of the Scotland-wide Festival of Museums and the UK's Museums at Night Festival.… Continue reading Bats, goodies and more at Kinneil
Baby love! New arrivals at Kinneil
The swans at Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness have produced a batch of cygnets. You can meet the new arrivals on the West Pond at the western edge of the Estate. Here are some pictures which were taken earlier today.
Two chances for free tours inside Kinneil House
Heritage fans will get two opportunities to tour a historic mansion for free this weekend. Kinneil House in Bo’ness is running an open evening on Friday night (May 19), followed by an open afternoon on Sunday (May 21). The events have been organised to support activities for the Festival of Museums and the Museums at… Continue reading Two chances for free tours inside Kinneil House
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