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
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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
Kinneil House in Bo’ness open this weekend
HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo'ness, central Scotland, is opening its doors to visitors this weekend. The mansion - 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… Continue reading Kinneil House in Bo’ness open this weekend
Historic house opens its doors to visitors
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
Boost for Bo’ness as tourism tour visits town
HISTORIC Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness will be one of the stopping off points for a "magical mystery tour" next week. The tourism body, Pride and Passion, is organising a trip around Falkirk district to showcase the area's "hidden gems". Tuesday's tour is being promoted to people working in the local tourism industry - to make… Continue reading Boost for Bo’ness as tourism tour visits town
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
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
