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Controversial plans to erect a giant wind turbine overlooking historic Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness have been rejected by the Scottish Government. Kinneil Power LLP wanted to build the turbine at Upper Kinneil, close to the western edge of Kinneil Estate. The turbine would have been 87 metres, or 285 feet in height (to the tip… Continue reading Turbine appeal dismissed

The Friends of Kinneil in association with Forth Environment Link, Central Scotland Green Network Trust and Falkirk Community Trust will be holding an open meeting on Wednesday, November 25, in the large room above Bo'ness Library. Up for discussion will be plans to restore the orchard beside Kinneil House in Bo'ness. Come along! The meeting… Continue reading Discuss plans for Kinneil orchard

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

Thanks to all the young people who entered our recent Halloween fancy dress competition at Kinneil House. We had a tough time deciding on a winner ... as the standard of entries this year was so good. Finally (after a lot of thought) we decided to give the prize - a book token for Inkspot… Continue reading Lauryn wins fancy dress prize

The Friends of Kinneil’s Foreshore Sub-Group – helping to manage Kinneil Nature Reserve with Falkirk Council – is hosting its next meeting on Wednesday, November 18. The meeting will be held upstairs in the small room above Bo’ness Library, starting at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome. Ian Edwards, the sub-group’s secretary says: “There are a… Continue reading Foreshore group to meet on November 18

The charity Buglife is hosting an outdoor workshop at Kinneil Nature Reserve (Foreshore) in Bo’ness. The event will focus on “Outdoor Grassland Meadow Creation and Management”. Organisers say attendees will learn about creating and and managing grassland meadows, as well as associated habitats such as the woodland around the reserve. The event will take place… Continue reading Over in the meadow at Kinneil . . . a workshop!

Enjoying the autumn colours at Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness – people taking part in the Step Forth walk within the park. Find out about the free health walks at Kinneil at http://www.kinneil.org.uk/walk

Some of the scary - and fab - young people who visited Kinneil House in Bo'ness on October 31, 2015. Pics by Iain Kirkman.

Spooky Kinneil House in Bo'ness is opening its doors for Hallowe'en. The mansion, which dates back to the early 1500s, will be open for free tours on Saturday, October 31, from noon to 3 p.m. (last admission 2.30 p.m.) Youngsters are being urged to turn up in fancy dress. The best dressed child will win… Continue reading Enter if you dare! Step inside Kinneil House this Hallowe’en!