The Friends of Kinneil volunteers are once again to offer a free weekly guided outdoor walk in Kinneil Estate at 12 noon on most Saturdays, beginning on 15 April, until further notice. This will add to the experience for visitors coming to Kinneil for the regular new Saturday tours inside Kinneil House, by also showing… Continue reading Free guided lunchtime walks add to Saturday open days
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Christmas activities at Kinneil Museum & Estate, plus… *free gift*!
Take the kids to visit Kinneil this festive season! Visit Kinneil Museum over the Christmas and New Year period (free, open daily except Tuesdays, 12.30-4pm - check web site and social media for any seasonal or unexpected closures). It's warm inside and looking merry! Our volunteers from the Friends of Kinneil have donated a tree,… Continue reading Christmas activities at Kinneil Museum & Estate, plus… *free gift*!
Kinneil House bat walk this Saturday to mark International Bat Night
To mark International Bat Night 2022, book now for the return of this free, family-friendly, evening bat walk in historic Kinneil Estate! Discover the bats which fly at dusk around the historic monuments of Kinneil Estate International Bat Night is an annual celebration of bats which sees bat events for the public taking place across… Continue reading Kinneil House bat walk this Saturday to mark International Bat Night
Kinneil story-telling tour for children this Saturday
Bring the children to hear the stories of Kinneil! This weekend's free outdoor walking tour at Kinneil Estate will have a special appeal to children and families. Come along this Saturday, 6 August, at 2pm for the story-telling walk, led by one of our volunteer guides from the Friends of Kinneil. No need to book,… Continue reading Kinneil story-telling tour for children this Saturday
Step back in time to the Roman era this Saturday
Walk the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site Step back along a 2,000-year timeline to the Roman era! This weekend's free outdoor walking tour at Kinneil Estate will have an added Roman theme. Come along this Saturday, 16 July, at 2pm to join the walk, led by a volunteer guide from the Friends… Continue reading Step back in time to the Roman era this Saturday
Friends volunteers to continue weekly guided outdoor tour for summer Saturdays
As the summer holiday season gets under way, the Friends of Kinneil volunteers will continue to offer a free weekly guided outdoor tour at 2pm on Saturday afternoons until further notice at Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness. Ian Shearer, Chairman of the Friends, said: "Kinneil Estate is among the most impressive attractions in the Forth Valley.… Continue reading Friends volunteers to continue weekly guided outdoor tour for summer Saturdays
Step back in time to the Roman era this Saturday
Walk the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site Step back along a 2,000-year timeline to the Roman era! This weekend's free outdoor walking tour at Kinneil Estate will have an added Roman theme. Come along this Saturday, 28 May, at 2pm to join the walk, led by volunteer guides from the Friends of… Continue reading Step back in time to the Roman era this Saturday
Kinneil story-telling walk for children this Saturday
Bring the children to hear the stories of Kinneil! This weekend's free outdoor walking tour at Kinneil Estate will have a special appeal to children and families. Come along this Saturday, 21 May, at 2pm for the story-telling walk, led by volunteer guides from the Friends of Kinneil. No need to book, just turn up… Continue reading Kinneil story-telling walk for children this Saturday
Friends volunteers host weekly guided outdoor walk for summer Saturdays
With summer beckoning and the visitor season getting busier as people enjoy the recent easing of restrictions, the Friends of Kinneil volunteers will now be offering a free weekly guided walk at 2pm on Saturday afternoons until further notice at Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness. The programme of outdoor tours began in March, but until now… Continue reading Friends volunteers host weekly guided outdoor walk for summer Saturdays
Easter tour at Kinneil – anniversary of tragic heir’s escape on rope of bedsheets
This Easter Saturday will mark the 460th anniversary of a dramatic episode in 1562, on the eve of Easter Sunday, when the troubled heir to the Hamilton dynasty escaped from his own father during the night, down a rope of knotted bedsheets from an upper-floor room. Volunteer guides from the Friends of Kinneil will explain… Continue reading Easter tour at Kinneil – anniversary of tragic heir’s escape on rope of bedsheets
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