New series of open days gets underway on March 24 Longer opening hours to meet growing demand for access New-style timed tours, leaving from neighbouring Kinneil Museum It boasts some of the best renaissance wall paintings in Scotland. It was home to one of the most noble families in the country, the Hamiltons. And it’s… Continue reading Tour Kinneil House for free in 2018
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Discover secrets of historic Kinneil
Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness will come under the spotlight at a free conference this Sunday, November 19, 2017 The “Experts Day” will take place at the nearby Hippodrome Cinema in Bo’ness town centre. Members of the public are being invited to attend. The event has been organised by Historic Environment Scotland and The Friends… Continue reading Discover secrets of historic Kinneil
More House guests at Kinneil thanks to Facebook
VISITORS to historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness in central Scotland, soared in 2011, according to the charity The Friends of Kinneil. The group said 2025 people toured inside the mansion in the past year, compared to 1622 visitors in 2010 – an increase of nearly 25 per cent. The charity said strong media support and… Continue reading More House guests at Kinneil thanks to Facebook
Search for views on historic parklands
A CHARITY is launching a new project to find out what local residents think of Kinneil Estate and Kinneil Foreshore. The Friends of Kinneil hopes the work will also generate greater awareness of the facilities and attractions at both sites – and even attract new money into future projects. The group is targeting the Deanfield… Continue reading Search for views on historic parklands
Remembering James Watt
ONE of Scotland’s greatest sons is being remembered this week – exactly 275 years after he was born. The inventor James Watt was born in Greenock on January 19, 1736. He went on to develop and improve the steam engine – the workhorse which powered the Industrial Revolution. On Friday (Jan 21), the charity The… Continue reading Remembering James Watt
Romans and pirates in Bo’ness this weekend
ROMANS and pirates are heading to Bo’ness in central Scotland this weekend . . . to help celebrate the town’s amazing history. On Saturday (Sept 19), members of the Antonine Guard Roman re-enactment group will be in town centre to mark the high point of the “The Big Roman Week” - a mini-festival to mark… Continue reading Romans and pirates in Bo’ness this weekend
Town set to celebrate Roman roots
A HISTORIC town is getting set to celebrate its rich, Roman roots. Talks, movies, an Italian market - and much more - have all been lined up in Bo'ness as part of The Big Roman Week. Next week's mini festival has been organised to mark the birthday of Emperor Antoninus Pius, the Roman leader who… Continue reading Town set to celebrate Roman roots
Duchess comes home this weekend
SHE was born at the court of Charles I – and lived until the reign of George I. She was instrumental in the development of the town of Bo’ness . . . and became known as the “good duchess” because of her charitable works. And she was one of the leading Scottish ladies of the… Continue reading Duchess comes home this weekend
New book on Scotland’s oldest housing association
SCOTLAND’S oldest housing association today celebrated 60 years of success – launching a new book charting its history. Viewpoint Housing Association opened its first development in 1948. Sixty years on, the Association owns 1400 properties and three care homes across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. It’s also become the largest provider of sheltered housing in… Continue reading New book on Scotland’s oldest housing association
World Heritage Site is toast of town
SCOTLAND’s latest World Heritage Site will become the toast of a town this weekend. Organisers of the Bo’ness Real Ale Festival are launching a special beer glass to mark the area’s new status as part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site. Revellers simply need to buy one of the commemorative pint… Continue reading World Heritage Site is toast of town
