Events are taking place at Kinneil and around Falkirk District to mark the first anniversary of the launch of the new John Muir Way. They include a free open weekend at Kinneil House on April 18 and 19, 2015: Kinneil House will be open from noon to 3 p.m. (last admission 2.30 p.m.) on April… Continue reading John Muir Way events
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Get on your Way to Kinneil for a world-class weekend
Open afternoons at Kinneil House on April 18 and 19 Events mark World Heritage Day and first anniversary of launch of John Muir Way Costumed interpreter, ranger walks, and giveaways (see info). Free admission to House and revamped Kinneil Museum House open noon to 3 p.m. both days - museum open until 4 p.m. Historic… Continue reading Get on your Way to Kinneil for a world-class weekend
Visit Kinneil Museum this Easter
Historic Kinneil Museum – which has just had a revamp – is worth checking out this weekend. It’s open on Good Friday, April 3; Saturday, April 4; and Easter Monday, April 6 – from 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The museum is located beside Kinneil House, and is set within the beautiful… Continue reading Visit Kinneil Museum this Easter
Photo Gallery: Hollywood comes to Kinneil
Hollywood came to Kinneil House in Bo'ness today. The Friends of Kinneil brought movie-style props to a House opening, to tie in with the Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema, running across the town this weekend. Click the pictures below to see larger versions, and click the sharing links at the bottom of this post to… Continue reading Photo Gallery: Hollywood comes to Kinneil
New-look Kinneil Museum revealed
Kinneil Museum, Bo'ness, re-opened in 2015 after a revamp funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (with additional support from The Friends of Kinneil). The new ground floor displays tell the story of Bo'ness from Roman times. The museum is normally open every day except Tuesdays throughout the year from 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (with… Continue reading New-look Kinneil Museum revealed
Action plan to promote Scotland’s Roman Wall
A local action plan to promote and enhance sites along the Roman Antonine Wall – including Kinneil Estate – has been supported by Falkirk Council. New signs, better interpretation – and possibly a national trail along the Antonine Wall – are some of the ideas being proposed by a five-year action plan for the World… Continue reading Action plan to promote Scotland’s Roman Wall
See inside Kinneil House this Saturday, March 21
Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness opens its doors for free tours this Saturday, March 21, 2015. The House – which boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - will be open in the morning only from 10 a.m. to noon. (last admission 11.30 a.m.) Neighbouring Kinneil Museum will also be open after… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House this Saturday, March 21
Masterplan for Kinneil Estate approved
An ambitious plan to attract new funding into historic Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness has been endorsed by Falkirk Council’s Executive Committee. The Kinneil Estate Masterplan outlines a range of opportunities for the park, which is dominated by the imposing Kinneil House, dating back to the 15th century. Suggested improvements could make the site more attractive… Continue reading Masterplan for Kinneil Estate approved
Tweet about free open days at Kinneil House
The 2015 season of free open events at Kinneil House in Bo'ness is about to get underway. The House will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 21 (last admission 11.30 a.m.). Neighbouring Kinneil Museum will also be open after a two month revamp. The openings have been organised to tie in… Continue reading Tweet about free open days at Kinneil House
Kinneil Museum to re-open on March 21
Kinneil Museum in Bo’ness (pictured) re-opens to the public March 21 - after a much-needed ground floor revamp. The new display will tell a story about Bo’ness town, presenting those features which have determined the changing character of the town over the centuries: the Romans, coal, the sea, pit props, pottery, Arts and Crafts and… Continue reading Kinneil Museum to re-open on March 21
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