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
Category: heritage
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
PR Store boss on iPlayer
The PR Store's boss featured on BBC’s Out of Doors programme at the weekend - in the second part of a slot on the Roman Antonine Wall. You can hear the programme again on BBC’s iPlayer. Adrian Mahoney was speaking about Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness as part of his role as a local councillor. Visit… Continue reading PR Store boss on iPlayer
Hundreds visit Kinneil
More than 200 people flocked to historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness on Saturday. The A-listed mansion provided free access for four hours as part of an open afternoon, run by Historic Scotland and volunteers from the charity The Friends of Kinneil. A Friends spokesman said: "The House is only open a few times a year,… Continue reading Hundreds visit Kinneil
Doors open on historic Bo’ness
HISTORIC buildings across Bo’ness are set to open their doors next month – as part of Scotland’s largest free architectural event. Seven buildings in the town, ranging from a pre-art-deco cinema to a medieval church – are being presented to the public on September 22 and 23 as part of the national Doors Open Days… Continue reading Doors open on historic Bo’ness
Friends of Kinneil to hold AGM
THE group set up to promote Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness will hold its first annual general meeting next week. The Friends of Kinneil will report on a busy year which saw volunteers raise the profile of the historic park through campaigns, promotional work and events. The AGM will be held on Thursday, May 31, upstairs… Continue reading Friends of Kinneil to hold AGM
