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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!

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.