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The festival that aims to raise awareness of the Romans in central Scotland comes to a close this weekend. Big Roman Week 2015 ends in style with food demonstrations, fun for children, and a walk to some of the best sites along the Roman Antonine Wall. The festival's joint-co-ordinator Maria Ford, from The Friends of… Continue reading Final events for Big Roman Week 2015

THE Big Roman Day at Kinneil on Saturday has been hailed as a hit. The event - supporting Big Roman Week, Doors Open Days and the Scottish Archaeology and Heritage Festival – attracted big crowds. More than 420 people visited Kinneil House in just three hours  on Saturday – and a similar number visited Kinneil… Continue reading Roman Day at Kinneil hailed as a hit

Historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness is opening its doors for free tours this Saturday (September 19, 2015). The event will be complemented by a Roman family fun day in the grounds - part of the Big Roman Week festival. The mansion will be open from noon to 3 p.m. with the last admission at 2.30… Continue reading Free Kinneil House tours this Saturday

The annual Big Roman Week kicks off across Falkirk District this Saturday (September 19) - with organisers promising a bumper programme for all the family. Walks, talks, film shows, and activities for children have all been organised to help people discover their "Roman roots" and appreciate local history. Guest speakers will include a chef who's… Continue reading Bumper programme for Big Roman Week 2015

The Bo’ness Speed Hill Climb takes place at Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, on September 5 and 6, 2015. Find out more on the Hill Climb website ** The charity Funding Neuro will be doing some fundraising at this year’s Hill Climb. It's looking for volunteers to help out. If you think you'd be able to help,… Continue reading Hill Climb at Kinneil on September 5 and 6

Kinneil House is open for free tours on Saturday, September 19, from noon to 3 p.m. (last admission 2.30 p.m.) It's part of Doors Open Days in Falkirk District - and the Big Roman Week festival. The line of the Roman Antonine Wall runs right past the House. The afternoon will also see a Roman… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House on September 19

Pictures from the open day at Kinneil House, Bo'ness, on Saturday, August 29, 2015. Click on any of the pictures to see a larger version. Pictures by Adrian Mahoney.

Residents are being asked to find out more about plans to recreate the orchard beside Kinneil House in Bo’ness. Forth Environment Link will be setting up a stall next to Kinneil Museum on Saturday, August 29, as part of the Kinneil House open day taking place at the same time. Pop along, hear about the… Continue reading Apple cake (and fun for kids) on offer at Kinneil

Historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness is opening its doors for free tours this Saturday (August 29, 2015) from noon to 3 p.m. (last admission 2.30 p.m.) Visitors will be treated to music from renaissance singers the Gargoyles of Gargunnock. There will also be a consultation on plans to recreate an orchard in the grounds of… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House for free