Families are set to flock to local heritage sites as one of Scotland’s biggest cultural festivals gets underway. Kinneil House and Museum in Bo’ness, the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway and Callendar House in Falkirk are just some of the attractions taking part in this year’s Festival of Museums. Organisers say the Scotland-wide event is the… Continue reading Fun for all the family during Festival of Museums
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Raise money for Friends charity – at no extra cost to you
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 money for Friends charity – at no extra cost to you
Visitors pick up John Muir Way prizes
Thanks to everyone who entered our free draw for John Muir Way guidebooks at Kinneil House on Sunday. We had two outright winners, each picking up a Rucksack Readers' booklet worth £11.99. Congratulations to Maureen Blake, who’s based near Haddington, and Ann-Marie Naismith, from Carronshore. We’re posting your prizes to you. We also gave away… Continue reading Visitors pick up John Muir Way prizes
Discover the Duchess at Kinneil this Sunday
A costumed interpreter will entertain crowds at historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness this Sunday (April 23, 2017). There will also be free tours of the mansion between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. (last admission 3.30 p.m.) The property, the centrepiece of Kinneil Estate, boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland. The open… Continue reading Discover the Duchess at Kinneil this Sunday
Great events on the John Muir Way at Kinneil
Walkers and history fans are being urged to explore the John Muir Way this April, with a series of events across the 134-mile route. In Bo’ness, there’s a walk from Kinneil to Blackness Castle and back. There will also be a free open day at Kinneil House, with a costumed interpreter organised to take people… Continue reading Great events on the John Muir Way at Kinneil
See inside Kinneil House on April 23
Historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness is open for free tours between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 (last admission 3.30 p.m.) A costumed interpreter will be on hand to tell visitors about Anne, the 3rd Duchess of Hamilton - one of the people who lived at the House. Kinneil Museum will also be… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House on April 23
Walk the Way on April 22
Walkers are being encouraged to explore the John Muir Way this April with a 12 mile round-trip walk between two historic buildings. The Friends of Kinneil charity is leading a walk from historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness to imposing Blackness Castle (and back). The trek – six miles each way – will leave from outside Kinneil… Continue reading Walk the Way on April 22
Orchard event at Kinneil on April 1
A VOLUNTEER event is being run at the new Kinneil orchard - located right behind Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness. The event takes place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. this Saturday, April 1. Anyone interested in finding out more about the orchard and helping out should come along. The event has been organised by Falkirk… Continue reading Orchard event at Kinneil on April 1
Historic Kinneil House open for free tours this Saturday
Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness will be open for free tours this Saturday morning (March 25, 2017). The mansion, within Kinneil Estate, boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland. Visitors will be able to tour part of the building from 10 a.m. until noon (last admission 11.30 a.m.) Neighbouring Kinneil Museum will… Continue reading Historic Kinneil House open for free tours this Saturday
Tweet your support for Kinneil
The 2017 season of free open events at Kinneil House in Bo’ness is getting underway. Help us spread the word. See www.kinneil.org.uk/2017opendays for details. If you can, please help us share information about these free open days. Just copy any of the social media posts below and post on your Facebook and Twitter pages - or feel free to share this… Continue reading Tweet your support for Kinneil
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