ONE of the most historic buildings in Falkirk district is open for free tours this Sunday (August 31).Kinneil House in Bo'ness - which boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - will be open from noon to 3 p.m. (last admission 2.30 p.m.)The event has been organised by the charity The Friends… Continue reading Kinneil House open this Sunday, August 31
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Visit Kinneil and the Kelpies!
See the wonderful Kelpies between Falkirk and Grangemouth and the fantastic Kinneil Estate in the same day! The new Helix Park - home of the Kelpies (the world's largest equine sculptures) - is just under 7 miles away from Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness. Visit both on the same day FOR FREE. The Helix is just next to… Continue reading Visit Kinneil and the Kelpies!
Visit Kinneil Estate and Museum this summer
Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness offers a great day out for families this summer. You can explore the wonderful parkland - around 200 acres - free of charge, marvel at the exterior of Kinneil House* and visit Kinneil Museum every afternoon, except Sundays. For driving directions, visit http://www.kinneil.org.uk/map * The grounds of Kinneil House and… Continue reading Visit Kinneil Estate and Museum this summer
Like The Friends of Kinneil on Facebook
Keep in touch with what's happening at historic Kinneil House and Estate and the neighbouring Kinneil Nature Reserve. Visit our Facebook page - http://www.fb.com/kinneil - and "like" the page for updates.
Musicians to perform in historic Kinneil House
Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness will come alive to the sound of music this weekend. The imposing mansion – which dates back to the late 1400s – will be opening its doors for free tours on Saturday afternoon (June 28, 2014). Musicians will be on hand to help visitors step back in time, playing music from… Continue reading Musicians to perform in historic Kinneil House
Queen’s Baton Relay to arrive on June 24
The Queen's Baton Relay comes to Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness, on Tuesday afternoon (June 24). Expect to see it in front of historic Kinneil House between 2.30 p.m. and 3 p.m. approx). Please note there will be no public parking in the estate that afternoon - so leave your cars at home and WALK to the… Continue reading Queen’s Baton Relay to arrive on June 24
Kinneil House open on June 28, 2014
Historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness will be open for free tours from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014. It's part of a series of open days arranged for this year. More information on the June event will be posted here soon. More info at: http://www.kinneil.org.uk/freein2014
Friends look back on a successful year
The Friends of Kinneil has looked back on its past year. The charity reported on its work at its AGM, held in St. Mary's Church Hall in Bo'ness. Tom Addyman of Addyman Archaeology was the guest speaker - talking about Kinneil House. Attendees are pictured after the meeting. You can view the chair and treasurer's presentations… Continue reading Friends look back on a successful year
Plant sale at Kinneil this weekend
Falkirk Council's annual plant sale takes place in the nursery/walled garden next to Kinneil House, Bo'ness, this weekend. A range of bedding and basket plants will be on sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday June 21 and Sunday June 22. Prices and information are given below. (Please note the event is run… Continue reading Plant sale at Kinneil this weekend
Your chance to win prizes
If you attended the Festival of Museums night-time event at Kinneil House and Museum on May 16, there’s a chance to win some prizes. Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS), co-ordinating the Festival, are running a survey on participating events. Give some feedback and you could win £100 worth of High Street vouchers. Simply click: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y28PVBV MGS… Continue reading Your chance to win prizes
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