Kinneil - derived from Pennfahel ("Wall's end") in Pictish and Penneltun in Old English. With Cenn from Scots Gaelic. Indicating the nearby end of the Wall.
Main car park and entrance to the Estate is along the avenue to Kinneil House - lots of brown signs when you are close. Car park located near Kinneil Museum which is open between 12:30pm and 4pm, 6 days, closed only Tuesdays. Free entry. So maybe plan your trip within these times. Kinneil Estate includes the 16th Century Kinneil House. Kinneil Museum has Roman artefacts found near the fortlet and terrific models like a working Scorpion (big crossbow) and catapult. Lots of outfits for youngsters.
From the Museum, walk past Kinneil House and then through a gap in the wall find James Watt's Cottage. Actually his workshop where he developed the efficient Steam Engine. The invention which kick started the Industrial Revolution. Arguably, the most important invention of the modern age was developed here. Then across the bridge, past the 12th century church ruins and across parkland past a pond then into the area with the fortlet.
Contents include postcards. Please take a postcard and send the postcard to a relative or friend. Also included are some leaflets - Unlock the Secrets of Bo'ness. Which has a nice map of the other interesting things to do and see in the area. Please ensure one remains. Maybe photograph it for reference to find other places to see nearby: there's a lot.
Placed with kind permission by Falkirk Community Trust. Kinneil Estate is parkland and woodland open 365 days. 24 hours.