Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness re-opens after the Christmas/New Year break tomorrow (Thursday, Jan 3). It's then back to the usual opening hours of 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. Admission is free - and the museum's a great place to warm up after a winter walk around the stunning Kinneil Estate. WINTER WALKS… Continue reading Museum re-opens at Kinneil
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Join Friends for James Watt Supper
The Friends of Kinneil charity is hosting a special evening on Friday, January 18, 2013, to celebrate the life and works of James Watt (born January 19, 1736). Watt carried out early works at Kinneil Estate to develop an improved steam engine. (Find out more at http://www.kinneil.org.uk/jameswatt) At this special event, we’ll hear about Watt’s… Continue reading Join Friends for James Watt Supper
Kinneil online in 2012
The Kinneil website - http://www.kinneil.org.uk - had its busiest year in 2012. The site had more than 24,370 views in the past year; well up on the 17,690 views we had in 2011. According to folks who like their stats, an amazing 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. If each view… Continue reading Kinneil online in 2012
Visit Kinneil this Christmas
KINNEIL Museum, Bo’ness, is open over the festive period – with a short closure for the Christmas and New Year holidays.* The Museum is normally open* from Monday to Saturdays throughout the year from 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The museum includes an audio visual show, a shop area, hands-on displays for children, and a… Continue reading Visit Kinneil this Christmas
Pupils’ history video now online
- The Friends of Kinneil teamed up with Bo'ness-based Sanctus Media in 2012 to make a fun film with pupils from Bo'ness Public Primary School. The Rockin' History of Kinneil gives pupils' unique take on the history of Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness, from the Roman period onwards. Expect great performances and a bit of dramatic licence… Continue reading Pupils’ history video now online
Jackson wins fancy dress prize
Jackson Wallace, aged three, of Muirend Court, Bo'ness, has scooped The Friends of Kinneil’s Hallowe’en fancy dress competition for 2012. His home-made outfit caught the eye of judges – and won him a £10 voucher to spend at the Inkspot and Silverleaf Booksellers’ store in Bo’ness. Youngsters were encouraged to dress up for the October… Continue reading Jackson wins fancy dress prize
Go Roman at Kinneil Estate this autumn
The line of the turf and stone Antonine Wall runs through Kinneil Estate. Visit Kinneil Estate and see the remains of a Roman fortlet and find out more in Kinneil Museum. See our attractions page for details. Also click to: The Roman Antonine Wall, Walks, Map, Videos
Visit ‘Haunted’ Kinneil House on October 28
HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo’ness – said to be haunted by the ghost of a 'White Lady' – is opening its doors for Hallowe’en. The imposing edifice, which forms the centrepiece of the impressive Kinneil Estate, will be open for free tours on Sunday, October 28, 2012, from noon to 3 p.m. (last admission 2.30… Continue reading Visit ‘Haunted’ Kinneil House on October 28
Hallowe’en event at Kinneil House
KINNEIL House is opening its doors for Hallowe'en. The spooky mansion, the centrepiece of Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness, will be open for free tours on Sunday, October 28, 2012, from noon to 3 p.m. (last admission 2.30 p.m.) Guides will be on hand to tell visitors about the "white lady" that's said to haunt the… Continue reading Hallowe’en event at Kinneil House
Fundraising dinner on October 26
THE FRIENDS of Kinneil charity is holding its annual fundraising dinner on Friday, October 26. This year the venue will be the West Lothian Golf Club, by Bo’ness. The event will run from 7.30 p.m. to midnight. The ticket price has been reduced this year – to just £15 a head – but this still… Continue reading Fundraising dinner on October 26
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