A NEW push to attract tourists to Bo’ness got underway this week. Bo’net – which represents dozens of groups in the town - updated and republished its free map and guide to attractions in the area. Copies will be available from local libraries and other outlets in the district. Falkirk Council part-funded the 5,000 colour… Continue reading New push to attract tourists to Bo’ness and Blackness
Category: tourism
Ogilvie helps Sheraton with its Grand designs
A MULTI-MILLION pound refurbishment programme has started at one of Edinburgh's leading hotels. The five-star Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa, in the west end of the city centre, is undergoing a complete re-design of all its bedrooms and suites, increasing the overall number of rooms to 268 - as well as developing an opulent Grand… Continue reading Ogilvie helps Sheraton with its Grand designs
Free event for Forth Valley tourism businesses
TOURISM businesses in Forth Valley are being invited to a free networking evening to hear details about a new promotional campaign for the area. Forth Valley Tourism Partnership – which brings together public bodies and the private sector – is hosting the event in the newly refurbished Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel on Thursday,… Continue reading Free event for Forth Valley tourism businesses
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
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
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
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
