Kinneil House and Estate

Built next to the Antonine Wall, Kinneil House was the chief seat of the powerful and wealthy Hamilton family.

About Kinneil House and Estate

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Built next to the Antonine Wall, Kinneil House was the chief seat of the powerful and wealthy Hamilton family. Subject to extensions and refurbishments over 300 years, it reflected the Hamiltons’ high status both inside and out.

The house has a good claim to being the birthplace of the improved steam engine. The pioneering Scots engineer James Watt developed his first engine in a small workshop here in the 1700s.

Kinneil House is open during special open days throughout the year. Otherwise it’s available for exterior viewing only.

Kinneil Estate was once owned by the Dukes of Hamilton. It’s now a public park, open throughout the year.

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Upcoming Events at Kinneil House and Estate

Exhibitions

The Bo’Ness Car Show

2nd June 2024

Kinneil House and Estate, Boness

The Bo'Ness Car Show returns yet again to the fantastic grounds of Kinneil House Estate on Sunday 2nd June 2024.

History and Culture

Stirling Castle

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Stirling is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles – an icon integral to how we understand the nation’s story.

History and Culture

Cowanes Hospital

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Cowane’s Hospital is a 17th Century Almshouse in the historic city of Stirling and is located in the area known as Top o’ the Town, just below Stirling Castle

History and Culture

Argylls Lodging

NA Castle Wynd, Stirling FK8 1EG

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History and Culture

Church of the Holy Rude

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History and Culture

Doune Castle

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History and Culture

Cambuskenneth Abbey

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History and Culture

The Engine Shed

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We’re Scotland’s building conservation centre, a place to explore your built heritage!

History and Culture

The National Wallace Monument

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The Wallace Monument stands tall and proud outside the city of Stirling, overlooking the scene of Scotland’s victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge.

History and Culture