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HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo’ness – said to be haunted by the ghost of a ‘White Lady’ – is opening its doors just before Hallowe’en. The imposing edifice, which forms the centrepiece of the impressive Kinneil Estate, will be open for free tours today (Sunday, October 27, 2013) from noon to 3 p.m. (last admission… Continue reading Kinneil House open today – October 27

KINNEIL House stages its annual Hallowe’en open day on Sunday, October 27, 2013. Visitors will be able to see inside the historic mansion – said to be haunted by the ghost of a White Lady – from noon to 3 p.m. Last admission is 2.30 p.m. Youngers can dress up for the event, but anyone… Continue reading Spooky open day on October 27

THE BO’NESS Hillclimb Revival takes places in Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, on September 7 and 8, 2013. Please note there will be restrictions around the estate that weekend for regular visitors to allow the Hillclimb to take place. There is a cost for admission. Visit the Hillclimb’s website for more information.

FAMILIES are set to flock to Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness this Sunday (August 25, 2013) ... for the park's annual heritage event. Kinneil House will be open and there will be a host of activities in the surrounding parkland. Best of all, the event is free to attend. The theme of the event this year is… Continue reading Kinneil Heritage Event this Sunday

THE annual family fun day at Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness takes place on Sunday, August 25, 2013. The Kinneil Heritage Event is organised by Falkirk Community Trust. It will tie in with a Kinneil House open afternoon organised by Historic Scotland and the Friends of Kinneil. Admission to the outdoor events and the House are… Continue reading Kinneil Heritage Event on August 25

THE Friends of Kinneil charity held its annual general meeting tonight (Mon, June 17) in St. Mary's Church Hall, Bo'ness. Thanks to all who attended. Chair Maria Ford's report for the AGM is now available on Slideshare.net - you can also see it here.

HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo'ness - which boasts some of the best Renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - is open for free tours on Saturday, June 22. The event has been organised by the charity The Friends of Kinneil in association with Historic Scotland. Visitors can see inside the A-listed mansion, which dates back to… Continue reading See inside Kinneil House on June 22

KINNEIL Nursery – next to Kinneil House in Bo’ness – is hosting its annual plant sale on Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23. The nursery is run by Falkirk Council to supply bedding plants for the local area. Come along and grab a bargain. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.… Continue reading Kinneil plant sale on June 22 and 23

The Inner Forth Landscape Initiative is an exciting new partnership programme being developed to conserve, enhance and celebrate the landscape of the Inner Forth Estuary. The Partnership comprises government agencies, local authorities and charities, led by RSPB Scotland. The project area includes Kinneil Estate and Kinneil Nature Reserve (Kinneil Foreshore) in Bo’ness. Local people hope… Continue reading Drop in event in Bo’ness

A NATURE site next to Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness has gained the Royal seal of approval. Bo’mains Meadow, to the south of Crawfield Road in Bo’ness, has been named a “Coronation Meadow” – one of 60 sites across the UK named in honour of Her Majesty the Queen’s coronation 60 years ago. The idea of… Continue reading Nature site’s Royal seal of approval