The Friends of Kinneil

The Friends of Kinneil

 A charity supporting Kinneil House, Woods and Estate. Like minded individuals who work hard to support Kinneil Museum and Kinneil House, former seat of the Hamilton family.

UPDATE ON OPENING HOURS FOR THE MUSEUM. 6 DAYS. ONLY CLOSED TUESDAYS. SO NOW YOU CAN ENJOY THE MUSEUM ON SUNDAYS TOO. SAME TIMES. 12:30 TO 4PM.

EVENTS: Keep an eye on our News page and Social Media for details of upcoming events.

OPEN DAYS AT KINNEIL:  Tours resume in Spring 2024. Neighbouring Kinneil Museum is open throughout the year, providing information on the House and wider Estate. Admission to the museum is free.
The House is now open most Satudays from April to September - check opening times and to book via the Historic Environment Scotland website. Fees apply (free for HES members).

GO WILD ABOUT KINNEIL: Kinneil is home to lots of wildlife, from ducks and swans to badgers and deer. There’s 200 acres of estate to explore. There’s also the neighbouring Kinneil Nature Reserve (Foreshore) to visit. 

KINNEIL – WORLD-CLASS SITE: The Roman Antonine Wall – which runs through Kinneil Estate – was named as a British World Heritage Site in 2008. Read our archive story on the announcement. Also on this site: Walks, Map, Videos

EXPLORE.Visit the 200 acres that make up Kinneil Estate. Join in a regular health walk, or go on a self-guided tour of its historic sites. You’ll find lots to do. For details on getting here, and parking, visit our map page.

Kinneil Estate and Nature Reserve is part of the new John Muir Way, a new long-distance walking route across central Scotland. See www.johnmuirway.org for details. Look out for 10th Anniversary events in 2024.