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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

- 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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