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Kinneil Museum in the 17th century stable block of Kinneil House is the information centre for Kinneil Estate. 2,000 Years of History tells the story of the park from Roman times to the present day. A short walk from the museum takes visitors to the Antonine Wall (World Heritage Site), a Roman fortlet, a medieval Church and the site of the medieval village, Kinneil House and James Watt's cottage. Open Monday-Saturday: 12.30-4.00pm
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RonnieAnderson
Linlithgow, UK304 contributions
Informative museum
May 2019 • Couples
This is a small museum but is packed with interesting facts and artefacts. If you are in Kinneil Estate, then this is a must visit. Currently, it opens daily at 12.30. The history of the area from Roman times to present is explained in an excellent manner.
Written 22 May 2019
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shirleyfosterg
Stirling, UK47 contributions
Great little museum
Sep 2018 • Couples
Great little MUSEUM, very informative about Bo'Ness and Kinneil house, in a fantastic location where you can spend a lot of time here going round the Estate, Kinneil House is only open a few days a year. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 10 September 2018
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BristolTennessee
Bristol, TN82 contributions
Interesting Little Museum
May 2018 • Couples
Wanted to see as much as possible about the Antonine Wall on this trip to Scotland,and this little museum has some interesting information. Duty staff member, Lynda, was very helpful, especially with the video system, which had several fascinating subjects to watch. As we have come to learn, these small museums always have more to offer than one expects, especially as relates to local people and history. Kinneil is no exception, and is well worth a visit!
Written 24 May 2018
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Harvey P
Stirling, UK15 contributions
Interesting museum
May 2017 • Solo
Although small, this free museum has some interesting exhibitions on the history of Bo'ness, with sections on the Romans and the industries such as mining that made Bo'ness the town it is today. There are some unusual artefacts and there are displays on the local wildlife upstairs.
Written 22 January 2018
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stuhog
Bo'ness, UK17 contributions
Nightly walk
Jul 2017 • Solo
This is a beautiful woodland area not just for walking the dog but just for having a leisurely walk round the beautiful wood land the museum is very interesting will only take ten mins and its free entry.apart from that a quiet area of the town.
Written 12 July 2017
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bdon257
Morpeth, UK4,915 contributions
Very small but interesting museum
Apr 2017 • Couples
We visited Kinneil house and museum and were warmly welcomed by the staff member on duty. The museum is small but with a number if interesting displays about the House, local history, the local area and wildlife.
Written 6 May 2017
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KathrynBlue
69 contributions
Very interesting museum and site
Aug 2016 • Solo
A small but interesting museum with two interesting Roman sections. Roman fortlet nearby. Also ruin of James Watt's workshop.
Written 29 August 2016
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Turner62
Alloa, UK157 contributions
Nice wee place to visit
Aug 2016 • Couples
Quiet place
Very helpful staff.
Interesting information and nice walk beside it around Kinnell house. Free as well.
Written 21 August 2016
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Bruno B
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom167 contributions
a very interesting museum
Jul 2016 • Friends
Companion to Kinneil House, this little free museum gives you tons of info and has lovely artefacts. Roman camp, ruined church, lost mediaval village... this place has it all
Written 25 July 2016
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Melanie O
Bo'ness20 contributions
Great museum
Dec 2014 • Solo
This little museum is enjoyable to look around and the staff are always friendly and chatty, and know the subject too. The history of Bo'ness is all here, way back and recent. The first time I visited I didn't have time to see it all, so I went back and spent a couple of hours there, checking out the details. Amazing! Highly recommended, either as part of a visit to Kinneil House or on its own.
Written 4 November 2015
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