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Friends of Kinneil
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The Friends of Kinneil are a group promoting historic Kinneil House, Museum, Estate and Nature Reserve in Bo’ness. Get the full info at www.kinneil.org
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*Have your say!*
~ Kinneil Woods felling plan next winter ~
+ Plus new path/access proposals +
Free drop-in consultations at Kinneil Museum:
📷 Session 1 - Sun 23 November, 12.30 – 2.30pm
📷 Session 2 - Weds 26 November. 12.30 – 2.30pm
Or do online survey:
greenactiontrust.org/kinneil-wood...
Kinneil Woods Management Proposals - Green Action Trust
We are creating a management plan for Kinneil Estate Woodland, making it a better place for people and wildlife. Consultations on the plans are open.
greenactiontrust.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Thanks to the Falkirk Herald, Bo'ness Journal/Linlithgow Gazette & STVNews for covering recent Kinneil developments in detail: www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/politic...
Ten-year masterplan for Bo'ness' Kinneil Estate approved despite concerns it "needs more work"
A 10-year masterplan to improve and protect one of the Falkirk area’s most historic parks has been approved by councillors, despite criticism that it “lacks substance and needs more work”.
www.falkirkherald.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Come to our free talk tomorrow, Monday 17 November, 7.30pm: "James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran & Governor of Scotland: The best King we never had?" by historian Dr Amy Blakeway @standrewshist.bsky.social

At: St Mary's RC Church Hall, Linlithgow Rd, Bo'ness EH51 0DP
November 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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The remains of the Roman fortlet at Kinneil, near Bo’ness on the Antonine Wall - the only example of an Antonine Wall fortlet which is still visible. 📸 My own. #RomanFortThursday #RomanScotland #Kinneil #AntonineWall
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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We're disappointed by the approval yesterday by Falkirk Council’s Executive Committee of a proposed new 10-year ‘Masterplan’ for Kinneil Estate despite concerns about its flaws: kinneil.org.uk/2025/11/06/c...
Concerns as flawed 10-year Masterplan adopted
The Friends of Kinneil are disappointed by the approval today by Falkirk Council’s Executive Committee of a proposed new 10-year ‘Masterplan’ for Kinneil Estate despite the concer…
kinneil.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Kinneil’s 350-year-old #WhiteLady takes her leave for another year 👻 after #Halloween 🎃 - to read her story, visit www.kinneil.org.uk/ghost
#Halloween2025 #HistoricScotland
November 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Falkirk Councillors are due to consider draft new 10-year strategic masterplan for Kinneil next Thursday - we think it doesn't stack up, lacks substance & needs more work, so are asking Councillors across parties not to sign it off: kinneil.org.uk/2025/10/29/n...
New Kinneil Masterplan needs more work, Friends to tell Councillors
The Friends of Kinneil will next week urge Falkirk Councillors across parties not to approve a proposed new 10-year ‘Masterplan’ for historic Kinneil Estate until more work is done on i…
kinneil.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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😍 #WestLothian #SpokesMap 2025 is here!!

INFO--> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/10/west...

Launched by MP @kittysull1.bsky.social & Deputy Provost #PeterHeggie

🤩 See Special Offer [ends 31 Oct]

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West Lothian #SpokesMap – 5th edition! The 5th edition of our highly praised West Lothian Cycle Map was launched on 11 October by Kirsteen Sullivan, MP for Bathgate and Linlithgow and Cllr Peter Heggie, Council Deputy Provost, at West Lothian Bike Library / Crofthead Community Centre. The whole county was surveyed in detail by Spokes volunteers, together with a new area covering Falkirk, Bo’ness and the Kelpies. The map was then completely redrawn and revised by our maps group’s skilled volunteer cartographer, using new software which enables simpler future updating. Kisteen Sullivan MP & Deputy Provost Peter Heggie launch the Spokes Map at West Lothian Bike Library (see weather-proof map copies on the Library's fence behind) Map extract, extending to Falkirk, Bo'ness Steam Railway - and the Kelpies! Special Offer [ending 31 October] Until 31 October 2025 you can order direct from Spokes, by post or email [office@spokes.org.uk] at the special price of £7 each including postage. You can also order 6 maps for our standard bulk-order price of £30 – perfect to resell at your workplace, school or amongst friends and relations – give them a cheap price or raise cash for a charity. Or as a present to your 6 best friends! [Postage may be added if delivery or collection cannot be arranged].
October 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Great news about launch last weekend of new weekly
#parkrun at Bo'ness & Kinneil foreshore - next event tomorrow!
👉 parkrun.org.uk/bonessforesh...
It should bring many new/repeat visitors to discover area's remarkable setting & heritage (featured at kinneil.org.uk/nature-reser...) #parkrunuk
October 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Thanks to #HistoricScotland, to the fabulous Antonine Guard & all other contributors & volunteers for Saturday’s free Roman #DoorsOpenDays at Kinneil - nearly 800 people saw inside Kinneil House & many more enjoying free activities in museum & outdoors including our guided walks
October 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Romans return to Kinneil this Saturday, 27 September! Free #HistoricScotland open day as part of #DoorsOpenDays - joined by fabulous Antonine Guard: come along & see their encampment on the Antonine Wall #WorldHeritageSite, & join activities 👉 kinneil.org.uk/2025/09/16/f...
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Free Roman ‘Doors Open Day’ on Saturday 27 September
Come and view Kinneil House, see a Roman encampment alongside mediaeval re-enactors, and other family activities, on Saturday 27 September. See the spectacle of the Antonine Guard’s encampmen…
kinneil.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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I've seen plenty of aberrant plumaged Carrion Crows over the years, but I'm sure that they have all been black/white or black/grey (when Hoodie hybrids), which made this 1 at Kinneil LNR the other day all the more noticeable #BirdingScotland @kinneil.bsky.social
An aberrant plumaged (black/brown) Carrion Crow foraging through seaweed, by the foreshore at Kinneil LNR, Scotland. An aberrant plumaged (black/brown) Carrion Crow foraging through seaweed, by the foreshore at Kinneil LNR, Scotland. An aberrant plumaged (black/brown) Carrion Crow foraging through seaweed, by the foreshore at Kinneil LNR, Scotland.
September 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Roman-themed fun this weekend at Kinneil House near Bo'ness, right next to the Antonine Wall.
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www.falkirkherald.co.uk/whats-on/thi...
Romans returning to Bo'ness for annual open day at Kinneil House
The Romans return to Bo’ness on Saturday as Kinneil House hosts its annual Doors Open Day event.
www.falkirkherald.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Romans return to Kinneil this Saturday, 27 September! Free #HistoricScotland open day as part of #DoorsOpenDays - joined by fabulous Antonine Guard: come along & see their encampment on the Antonine Wall #WorldHeritageSite, & join activities 👉 kinneil.org.uk/2025/09/16/f...
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Free Roman ‘Doors Open Day’ on Saturday 27 September
Come and view Kinneil House, see a Roman encampment alongside mediaeval re-enactors, and other family activities, on Saturday 27 September. See the spectacle of the Antonine Guard’s encampmen…
kinneil.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Fatally wounded & highest-ranking casualty during defeat by Jacobites at Battle of Prestonpans 280 years ago #OTD, 21 September 1745 - Colonel James Gardiner, of 13th Dragoons - born 1687 at Burnfoot, Carriden, just East of Bo'ness & remembered in plaque at Carriden Kirk this morning
September 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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We’ve had a wonderful day out!We started at the Barony Theatre watching the RSNO perform live and listening to the story of ‘Yoyo and The Little Auk”.We then went to Kinneil woods and took time to slow down and explore in nature.R remembered how to identify brambles and we found some oak trees too!
September 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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This weekend (6/7 September) don't miss spectacle of historic Bo'ness Hill Climb motor-racing event + (on Sunday) Classic Car Show! *NB!* both Kinneil House & Museum will be closed for event, & with no indoor/outdoor guided tours
👉 kinneil.org.uk/2025/09/02/k...
#historicscotland #motorracing
September 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Church on Sunday ✝️ … Spotted this summer in Panes, Asturias, Spain - Romanesque Church of St John of Ciliergo, with uncanny likeness to Kinneil Kirk & from similar period: ruined in Spanish Civil War, recently restored by local council #historicscotland #celticconnections
August 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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*Please note*: regrettably our usual volunteer-led free outdoor guided walk at Kinneil at midday this Saturday, 30 August, & next Saturday, 6 September, will not take place due to other activities & events taking place - sincere apologies - next free guided walk will be Saturday 13 September
August 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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No. 80105 steam locomotive approaches Kinneil Halt, Bo'ness, Scotland. On Saturday 23 August 2025. #steamlocomotive #steamtrain #visitscotlandfeature #visitscotland #visitfalkirk #canonphotography #eosr7 #rf100500
August 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Visit Kinneil today 🏰 ⛅️ ! The house is *open* on Saturdays for indoor tours, plus a free midday guided outdoor walk:

👉 kinneil.org.uk/2025/04/01/k...
August 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Kinneil House's 16/17C wall paintings said to be finest from period of any Scottish house & among best in Britain: the 'Parable' room, once powerful ex-Regent Arran's presence chamber, depicts Good Samaritan story & is visitor highlight - come for Saturday tours kinneil.org.uk/2025/04/01/k...
August 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Kinneil foreshore and island made from colliery waste on the site of the bing and lagoons now public open space and local nature reserve
#Coal #MiningLandscape #MiningHeritage
August 15, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Kinneil House in one of earliest known paintings of it, by William Woolard. Anyone know any earlier, or other local Woolard scenes?

📣Visit on Saturdays for regular indoor/outdoor guided tours👉 kinneil.org.uk/2025/04/01/k...

More on Woolard's pictures of Kinneil: ➡️ kinneil.org.uk/2024/11/21/v...
July 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Kinneil House's 16/17C wall paintings said to be finest from period of any Scottish house & among best in Britain: the 'Parable' room, once powerful ex-Regent Arran's presence chamber, depicts Good Samaritan story & is visitor highlight - come for Saturday tours kinneil.org.uk/2025/04/01/k...
August 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM