Historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness hosts its last open day of 2016 on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016 … just before Halloween.
There will be free spooky tours for families to enjoy. Kinneil Museum, next to the House, will also be open.
If you’re coming along, here are a few things to bear in mind.
- Kinneil House will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2016 with the last admission at 3.30 p.m. – so don’t be late.
- Volunteer guides will be telling spooky stories about the building itself and about local people tried for witchcraft. If you’re easily scared, this isn’t for you.
- Children are being encouraged to don fancy dress. The best dressed child will win a book token for the fabulous Inkspot and Silverleaf bookshop in Bo’ness.
- To be considered for the prize, kids (and parents) need to climb to the top of the House and get their picture taken (to help us judge entries). You’ll also need to leave your details – without those we can’t get in touch with you. We’ll reveal the winner via our Facebook page the week after the open day.
- We will use the pictures of fancy dress entrants on our web pages and social media. If you don’t want your child’s picture re-used please let us know.
- Children under 16 also need to be accompanied by an adult to gain entry to the House.
- We’ll be doing timed tours so you may have to wait a little to get in. Be patient! It’s worth it.
- The House also features wonderful renaissance painted rooms. You can see pictures on our website.
- The separate Kinneil Museum will be open (from 12.30 p.m. to 4 p.m.) Again, admission is free. Please note the museum is open a little longer than the House!
- The museum features hands-on displays and film shows. There’s also a public toilet with baby changing facilities.
- There will also be a pop-up coffee/drinks stall selling hot and cold drinks, chocolate and crisps inside the museum. Profits go to The Friends of Kinneil charity.
- If the House is very busy, consider visiting Kinneil Museum first – and then the House (but make sure you get into the House for 3.30 p.m.)
- Visitors will be able to park in the grounds in front of the House. Motorists should be aware the estate will be busy, so watch out for pedestrians.
- If you need directions, visit www.kinneil.org.uk/map – or type in EH51 0PR into your Sat Nav.
- We welcome feedback. If there’s a problem on the day, ask one of the staff or volunteers on duty. We’ll try to help as much as we can.
- You can also leave a review on TripAdvisor. For links see www.kinneil.org.uk/review
- People with disabilities are very welcome. Most of the key events take place on the ground floor of Kinneil House. There are a few stairs into the building. There are also two further floors to visit, accessible by a spiral staircase. Sadly there’s no lift in this historic building. Kinneil Museum, however, has a fully accessible ground floor and toilet and has a ramped access.
- Enjoy your visit. Any questions, please email us: info@kinneil.org.uk
Thanks to everyone for all their support in 2016, particularly our partners at Historic Environment Scotland and Falkirk Community Trust.
We’ll be running more Kinneil House open days next year. Keep visiting our website at www.kinneil.org.uk – and social media channels on Twitter and Facebook for updates.
* Kinneil House, Museum and Estate are on the western edge of Bo’ness, just off the A993 (Dean Road) – the main road through Bo’ness. The postcode for the site is EH51 0PR. For maps, and more information, visithttp://www.kinneil.org.uk. You’ll also find updates on social media:http://www.twitter.com/kinneil and www.fb.com/kinneil
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