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‘Hidden’ parts of historic mansion put on public display Free tours on offer from March 25, 2017 Visitors are being given the chance to explore more of historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness. As part of Year of History Heritage and Archaeology 2017, parts of the 16th-century mansion that are normally closed to the public will… Continue reading See more of Kinneil House in 2017

The 2017 season of free open days at Kinneil House in Bo'ness kicks off on  Saturday, March 25. The mansion will be open from 10 a.m. to noon, with the last admission at 11.30 a.m. There’s no need to book, just turn up. Neighbouring Kinneil Museum will also be open. The House boasts some of the best… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House on March 25

More than 1760 people visited the inside of Kinneil House in Bo’ness last year. The figures were collated over eight open days in 2016, by Historic Environment Scotland and The Friends of Kinneil. The groups join forces to organise free guided tours of the mansion. The building dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries and was… Continue reading Crowds flock to Kinneil House

Kinneil's Roman Fortlet and the Antonine Wall features in the March 2017 edition of the BBC Countryfile magazine, on sale on February 17. The Antonine Wall became part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site in 2008. The magazine lists seven key sites to visit along the Wall, including Kinneil - and… Continue reading Kinneil features in Countryfile magazine

The John Muir Way - which runs through Kinneil Nature Reserve and Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness - has been officially recognised as one of Scotland's Great Trails. The 134 mile route is the 28th Long Distance Route to be given the accolade by Scottish Natural Heritage. Read the full story on the John Muir Way… Continue reading John Muir Way – a “Great Trail”

Little William Rowbotham from Grangemouth (pictured) has won our recent Hallowe'en competition. We challenged youngsters visiting Kinneil House last weekend to don fancy dress. Friends trustees selected William as their winner - although it was a difficult choice with lots of great entries. The youngster wins a £10 voucher for the Inkspot and Silverleaf Booksellers in… Continue reading William wins Hallowe’en contest

The Friends of Kinneil charity has won a Scottish Heritage Angel Award. The Bo'ness group scooped the "Sharing and Celebrating" category in the competition to honour heritage volunteers. The announcement was made at a ceremony Edinburgh last night (Tuesday 18 October). Friends chair Maria Ford said she was "delighted" at the group's success. https://vimeo.com/187806237 The… Continue reading Friends win Heritage Angel Award

Spooky Kinneil House in Bo’ness is opening its doors just before Hallowe’en. The mansion, which dates back to the early 1500s, will be open for free tours on Sunday, October 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. (last admission 3.30 p.m.) Youngsters are being urged to turn up in fancy dress. The best-dressed child will win a book… Continue reading Get a spooky free tour at Kinneil on October 30

Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness hosts its last open day of 2016 on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016 … just before Halloween. There will be free spooky tours for families to enjoy. Kinneil Museum, next to the House, will also be open. Read the press release here If you’re coming along, here are a few things… Continue reading Coming to Kinneil on October 30? Read this …

The Bo'ness-based Friends of Kinneil charity - celebrating its 10th anniversary this year - has been shortlisted for a national award. The group, which promotes and helps develop historic Kinneil Estate and its neighbouring Nature Reserve, is down to the final three entries in the "Sharing and Celebrating" category of the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards.… Continue reading Friends shortlisted for Angel awards