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
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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
Historic house open to the public
HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo'ness will be open to visitors on Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29. The special free openings have been organised by Historic Scotland in conjunction with local volunteers from the Friends of Kinneil. On both days the House will be open from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Kinneil Museum will… Continue reading Historic house open to the public
Historic treasures on show at Edinburgh Festival
THE aristocratic family behind the development of Bo'ness is showing off its treasures in an exhibition at this year's Edinburgh Festival. The Duke of Hamilton's family collection includes the death mask of Mary, Queen of Scots and the ill-fated queen's sapphire ring. Also on show will be Sir Godfrey Kneller's painting of the third Duchess… Continue reading Historic treasures on show at Edinburgh Festival
Two thousand back campaign to save museum
AROUND 2000 people have backed a campaign to save a museum which details Scotland's Roman history. The residents have signed a petition calling on Falkirk Council to retain and enhance the threatened Kinneil Museum on the outskirts of Bo'ness. Campaigners say the building is part of a site of "national importance". The local authority announced… Continue reading Two thousand back campaign to save museum
Town’s Roman heritage under the spotlight
THE ROMAN heritage of Bo'ness will be put under the spotlight next week. Dr. David Breeze of Historic Scotland will talk about his work to help win World Heritage Site status for the Antonine Wall, which runs from the town to Old Kilpatrick, near Glasgow. The former chief inspector of ancient monuments will also talk… Continue reading Town’s Roman heritage under the spotlight
Walk back in time this Easter at Kinneil
HISTORY lovers are getting a chance to walk back in time this Easter . . . . A guided historical tour of Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness is being held on Monday, April 17. The free event has been organised by a new group, The Friends of Kinneil, with the support of CVS Falkirk District -… Continue reading Walk back in time this Easter at Kinneil
Group to discuss museum closure bid
PLANS to close the historic Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness will be discussed at a specially-extended meeting of Bo'ness Community Council next week. The group is urging local people to come along and share their views. The meeting will be held in the upper meeting room at Bo'ness Library next Wednesday, March 8, from 7 p.m.… Continue reading Group to discuss museum closure bid
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