Friends of Kinneil

*Free family event!* tomorrow, Sat 28 Feb, 2-4pm - help @felscotland.bsky.social to wake the fruit trees! (At orchard by Kinneil Museum, open free 12.30-4pm as usual) 🌤️🎺
We'll also be there, offering a free short guided walk telling Kinneil's stories & explaining our work: come along!

The surviving Bridgeness colliery #coal staithe at low tide Bo’ness foreshore #MiningHeritage #MartimeHeritage

High hopes for "seamless" transfer of Kinneil Museum Hopes are high that Kinneil Museum will move ‘seamlessly’ from Falkirk Council’s ownership to the care of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) from the start of April.

Thanks to the Falkirk Herald & Bo'ness Journal for continuing to cover latest developments in situation surrounding Kinneil Museum, which has been threatened with closure - recently some more hopeful signs but still uncertainty www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/politic...

It really was a wonderful trip and for a lot of us, a first time seeing inside the magnificent Kinneil House!

Always good to help welcome school classes to Kinneil House/Museum, to inspire next generation with rich local heritage & its many stories - great seeing Deanburn P3 group @mrshilditch-dps.bsky.social last month & good luck with this week's performance in school following on from the visit!

Best wishes for a Happy New Year to all our friends and supporters - here's hoping to take off to a better 2026 and future! 🎆🎉
[Photo credit: committee member Gordon Clark]
#HappyNewYear2026

Wishing everyone a peaceful & merry Christmas 🎄, with thanks to our dedicated volunteers, members & all others who've supported us through a tough 2025! Dreaming of a white Christmas? Here's another view of Kinneil House when once it was a gleaming white colour with its lime harl
#HistoricScotland

🎅Sign up for creative Christmas activities in Kinneil Museum this weekend!
🎄Children's Xmas decorations workshop, 10am Saturday & Sunday
🎄 Adults' Xmas wreath workshop, 11.30am or 1.30pm Saturday & Sunday
Limited availability - book via www.falkirkleisureandculture.org/whats-on/we-...

Kinneil House, Nov 2025

Kinneil House, Nov 2025

Kinneil House, Nov 2025

Kinneil House, Nov 2025

More Kinneil House and Estate, Nov 2025

Kinneil Estate: from Romans to racing drivers

Share & listen to great new podcast - thanks & well done not only to producer @angelacasey.bsky.social, but also our founding Chair @adrianmahoney.bsky.social, who acted as local guide to estate's historic outdoor features & the under-threat Kinneil Museum open.spotify.com/episode/6xK4...

Two people and their dog walking in haar, near Kinneil House, Bo'ness near Edinburgh. Nov 2025.

Near Kinneil House, Bo'ness. Nov 2025

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.

*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...

Masterplan to improve historic Falkirk park approved despite criticism from locals The Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness will feature a new play park and undergo major work on the woodland surrounding the estate.

STV News coverage at news.stv.tv/east-central...

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”.

Thanks to the Falkirk Herald, Bo'ness Journal/Linlithgow Gazette & STVNews for covering recent Kinneil developments in detail: www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/politic...

The Friends of Kinneil - Bo'ness The Friends of Kinneil - Bo'ness. 3,702 likes · 60 talking about this. We work to promote Kinneil Estate, House, Museum & Nature Reserve in Bo'ness (Reg. Charity SC038368).

Further details of event at our Facebook page www.facebook.com/kinneil - talk will follow our brief AGM

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

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

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…

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...

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

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…

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...

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].

😍 #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]

@edi.bike @thecockburn.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social

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

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

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…

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...
@antoninewall.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.

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

Or perhaps a mutation having some connection to the nearby ‘Corbie’ Inn - renowned for its excellent real ale…! 🍺

Interesting: that must be the Rust-Mottled Crow - a particular Bo'ness sub-species having evolved alongside the area's cast-iron, industrial and shipbreaking heritage... 😉

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.

Roman-themed fun this weekend at Kinneil House near Bo'ness, right next to the Antonine Wall.
@kinneil.bsky.social
www.falkirkherald.co.uk/whats-on/thi...

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…

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...
@antoninewall.bsky.social

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