BIG Roman Week - the annual festival celebrating Falkirk district's Roman roots - comes to a close this weekend. There will be a film show for children, a book signing, a free Italian lesson, and a history walk to Kinneil Roman Fortlet. Organisers have hailed the Week a success with local people turning out to… Continue reading Great events as Roman Week comes to close
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All set for Big Roman Week 2012
THEY came, they saw, they conquered. Now the Romans are back in Falkirk district. Talks, walks, movies and other fun events have all been lined up for this year’s Big Roman Week. Community groups and public bodies from Bo’ness to Bonnybridge are taking part in the mini-festival, which launches this weekend (from Saturday, September 15,… Continue reading All set for Big Roman Week 2012
Hillclimb gets underway at Kinneil
THE Bo’ness Hillclimb revival takes place in Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, this weekend (Sept 8 and 9). You’ll find information and full details at http://www.bonesshillclimb.org.uk/ If you’re a regular park user, some areas will be out of bounds due to the motorsport events. Kinneil Museum is closed this weekend, but will re-open on Monday, Sept. 10. … Continue reading Hillclimb gets underway at Kinneil
Roman replica revealed in Bo’ness
The Bridgeness Distance Slab is one of the finest artefacts found along the Antonine Wall, the Empire’s Scottish frontier. For decades the intricately decorated sandstone tablet – nine foot wide – has been on show in Edinburgh. But now a new replica has been unveiled close to where the slab was found at Bridgeness in Bo’ness… Continue reading Roman replica revealed in Bo’ness
Greenspace work wins national award
THE FALKIRK Greenspace initiative – which included work to improve the Kinneil Foreshore in Bo’ness – has won the overall winner’s trophy in the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning. The project has comprehensively improved the landscape and recreational use of the green belt and urban fringes of the Falkirk Council area. Falkirk Council worked closely… Continue reading Greenspace work wins national award
All set for Kinneil Heritage Day
KINNEIL Heritage Day and a free Kinneil House open afternoon take place tomorrow, (Sunday, August 26). If you’re visiting Kinneil Estate for the events, here are a few bits of useful info to bear in mind: Kinneil House will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Last admission 3.30 p.m. Admission is free. Children under… Continue reading All set for Kinneil Heritage Day
Visit Kinneil House for free on August 26
HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo'ness - which boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - opens its doors for free tours this Sunday (August 26, 2012). The open afternoon has been organised by Historic Scotland in conjunction with the charity The Friends of Kinneil. The building, which dates back to the 15th… Continue reading Visit Kinneil House for free on August 26
Go Roman for fun day out
A FREE family fun day is taking place at Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness this Sunday (August 26). Falkirk Community Trust - with the support of Falkirk Council - has organised a Roman-themed event for the annual Kinneil Heritage Day. The Roman re-enactment group The Antonine Guard will be on hand to entertain the crowds. Youngsters… Continue reading Go Roman for fun day out
Kinneil Museum is a star performer
KINNEIL Museum in Bo'ness has been awarded four stars after an inspection by the national tourism body VisitScotland. The grading means the facility - run by Falkirk Community Trust on behalf of Falkirk Council - is judged to provide "excellent" standards and service to visitors. Both the Trust and Council have welcomed the news. Find out… Continue reading Kinneil Museum is a star performer
Kinneil bids for share of £2 million funding
KINNEIL Foreshore and neighbouring Kinneil Estate could benefit from a new funding package from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Lottery distributor has set aside nearly £2 million to invest in projects in the Inner Forth area. The Kinneil sites are located within the Inner Forth project area. Supporters, including Falkirk Council, will now have to… Continue reading Kinneil bids for share of £2 million funding
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