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Photo of Kinneil House & Estate, a house near Bo'ness, Falkirk, central Scotland.

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Kinneil House & Estate

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Kinneil House stands in wooded parkland above Bo’ness, and it was in a workshop on this estate that James Watt developed his early steam-engine experiments. The estate is open to wander any time; the house opens on selected days as a museum. Free to visit, and about 4km from Linlithgow station.

More places to visit near Kinneil House & Estate

Photo of The Hippodrome, a visitor attraction near Bo'ness, Falkirk, central Scotland.Highlight

The Hippodrome

Attraction near Bo'ness

Scotland's oldest purpose-built cinema (1912) in Bo'ness, restored and still screening films.

2 km NE

Photo of Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, a visitor attraction in Falkirk, central Scotland.Highlight

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

Attraction near Bo'ness

Heritage steam and diesel railway running along the Forth from Bo'ness, with the Museum of Scottish Railways.

2.4 km NE

Photo of Linlithgow Palace, a ruined palace in West Lothian, central Scotland.Iconic

Linlithgow Palace

Palace near Linlithgow

Ruined royal palace beside its loch.

3.6 km SE

Photo of Avon Aqueduct, a landmark near Torphichen, West Lothian, central Scotland.Highlight

Avon Aqueduct

Landmark near Torphichen

Scotland's longest and tallest aqueduct, carrying the Union Canal high above the River Avon near Linlithgow on twelve arches.

5 km S

Photo of Culross, a village in Fife, central Scotland.Iconic

Culross

Village

One of the best-preserved 16th-17th century burghs in Scotland, its white-harled houses and cobbled lanes a favourite Outlander filming location.

5.4 km N · Fife

Photo of Muiravonside Country Park, a country park near Torphichen, Falkirk, central Scotland.Highlight

Muiravonside Country Park

Country park near Torphichen

Estate country park near Whitecross with woodland, a farm, and walks above the River Avon.

5.5 km S