HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo'ness is opening its doors to visitors later this month. The building - which houses some of the best Renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - will provide free access on Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22 from 12 noon until 3 p.m. on both days. The opening has been organised… Continue reading Historic house opens its doors to visitors
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Minister tours Edinburgh regeneration site
SCOTTISH Communities Minister Rhona Brankin today (Tuesday, February 27) toured the Oxgangs area of Edinburgh to see how a Government-funded regeneration project was progressing and to meet local residents. Rundown tower blocks have been flattened and are being replaced with more than 240 new houses and flats in a multi-million pound project at Firrhill Park.… Continue reading Minister tours Edinburgh regeneration site
Minister to tour city regeneration site
MEDIA INVITATION Minister to visit regeneration project --------------------------- SCOTTISH Communities Minister Rhona Brankin will tomorrow (Tuesday, February 27) tour the Oxgangs area of Edinburgh to see how a Government-funded regeneration project is progressing. Rundown tower blocks have been flattened and are being replaced with more than 240 new houses and flats in a multi-million pound… Continue reading Minister to tour city regeneration site
History of Kinneil under the spotlight
THE history of Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness, central Scotland, will come under the spotlight next week. Geoff Bailey, of Falkirk Museum, is to make a presentation on the area's heritage to members of The Friends of Kinneil. Friends chairman Adrian Mahoney said: "Kinneil is part of the proposed Antonine Wall World Heritage Site. The area… Continue reading History of Kinneil under the spotlight
Free Kinneil calendars up for grabs
LOCAL history lovers are being given the chance to obtain a 2007 calendar showcasing Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness. The calendar can be downloaded for free from the website http://www.kinneil.org.uk and printed out using any home colour printer. The idea is the brainchild of The Friends of Kinneil, set up last May to promote and enhance… Continue reading Free Kinneil calendars up for grabs
Gift of Christmas at Kinneil Museum
CARING volunteers have spread some Christmas cheer - by donating a real Christmas tree and decorations to Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness. Members of The Friends of Kinneil made the gift as part of their work to promote and enhance the historic building and its surrounding estate. Chairman Adrian Mahoney said: "The Friends have worked incredibly… Continue reading Gift of Christmas at Kinneil Museum
Lord Provost opens new Edinburgh housing project
AN award-winning city housing development was officially opened today (Tuesday, November 28, 2006) by Edinburgh's Lord Provost, the Rt. Hon. Lesley Hinds. The £1.9 million Telford March project has provided 20 new homes for rent off Telford Drive in Edinburgh. It was developed by Manor Estates Housing Association, with more than £1.2 million in grant… Continue reading Lord Provost opens new Edinburgh housing project
Award-winning homes to be unveiled
EDINBURGH'S Lord Provost, Lesley Hinds, is due to officially open an award-winning city housing development tomorrow (Tuesday, November 28, 2006). The Telford March project has provided new homes for rent off Telford Drive in Edinburgh. It was developed by Manor Estates Housing Association, with grant aid from the city council. A full news release, giving… Continue reading Award-winning homes to be unveiled
Success for Hallowe’en event
FREE open days at historic Kinneil House last weekend attracted more than 400 visitors. The Bo'ness mansion - said to be haunted by the ghost of a "White Lady" - was open for three hours each day on Saturday and Sunday, as part of the run-up to Hallowe'en. The imposing building boasts renaissance wall paintings… Continue reading Success for Hallowe’en event
Haunted house open this weekend
A HAUNTED house is opening its doors to the public -just a few days before Hallowe'en. Kinneil House in Bo'ness - which boasts its own "White Lady" - will provide free access to visitors on Saturday and Sunday, October 28 and 29, from noon to 3 p.m The imposing mansion is said to be haunted… Continue reading Haunted house open this weekend
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