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
Category: tourism
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
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
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
