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Friends urge Councillors to act after anger at Kinneil report

The Friends of Kinneil are calling on Councillors across parties to reject a report about Kinneil Estate which has been prepared for a meeting of Falkirk Council's Executive Committee next Tuesday, 4 October. The Executive had a year ago called for more progress on the Kinneil Estate Masterplan 2015-25, unanimously requesting officers to bring back… Continue reading Friends urge Councillors to act after anger at Kinneil report

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Romans march on Kinneil – free family event this Saturday

Roman soldiers are due to march on historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness this weekend. The Antonine Guard re-enactment group will be out in force setting up camp as part of a heritage day on Saturday 24 September. There will also be tours of the mansion and the wider Kinneil Estate, demonstrations of Roman crafts and… Continue reading Romans march on Kinneil – free family event this Saturday

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Big Roman Week 2022 set to get underway

A festival dubbed “2000 years in the making” is back this weekend. Big Roman Week kicks off on Saturday, September 17 - promising walks, talks, family events and heritage tours. The festival aims to raise awareness of the Roman Antonine Wall and its surrounding landscape. This year, events will take place in Bo’ness, Falkirk and… Continue reading Big Roman Week 2022 set to get underway

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Historic racing cars tackle Scotland’s oldest racing track: Kinneil Hill Climb to return this weekend

Around 70 historic racing cars from across the UK will be tackling Scotland's oldest permanent racetrack this weekend, as they follow in the path once raced by legendary Scottish drivers such as Sir Jackie Stewart and Jim Clark. Scene from the 2013 Kinneil Hill Climb Revival – a vintage car navigates the bend next to… Continue reading Historic racing cars tackle Scotland’s oldest racing track: Kinneil Hill Climb to return this weekend

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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

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Walk this Saturday to feature story of Kinneil Hill Climb

The free outdoor tour at Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness, at 2pm this Saturday, 20 August, will have a special theme featuring the story of the Kinneil Hill Climb. As if all the rest of Kinneil's history were not enough, many visitors may not realise that Kinneil Estate is also Scotland's oldest true motor-racing venue. Thousands of… Continue reading Walk this Saturday to feature story of Kinneil Hill Climb

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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

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Council decides to acquire Kinneil House & Estate – 100 years ago this month: Centenary of public heritage at Kinneil _ Part 4

In June 1922, the Hamilton family put thousands of acres of their landholdings across Central Scotland up for auction - see Part 3 of our Centenary blog series - but Kinneil House (despite a knockdown price of £400) and its surrounding parkland failed to sell. The Duke of Hamilton's trustees then offered to sell them… Continue reading Council decides to acquire Kinneil House & Estate – 100 years ago this month: Centenary of public heritage at Kinneil _ Part 4

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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

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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