Kinneil House, Bo'ness

Maker
Thomas McInnes
Production date
Aug 1978
 Description
View from the south of Kinneil House showing the five-storey 15th century tower house with three bays and the three-storey 16th century palace block. Across the River Forth is Longannet Power Station.
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Department
Photo
Maker
Production date
Aug 1978
Subject place
Kinneil House/Kinneil Estate/Bo'ness area
Longannet Power Station/Longannet/Fife
Subject notes
Kinneil House was built in 1546-50 by James Hamilton, second Earl of Arran and extended in 1677 by Anne, Duchess of Hamilton. This led to Kinneil and Bo'ness being elected a burgh of regality and being granted the free port status upon which Bo'ness's prosperity was built.

From the early 18th century the house was little used. It became derelict but was saved from demolition in 1936 when contractors found tempera decoration on the plaster behind the 17th century panelling and ceiling. The corner turrets were re-roofed circa 1980.
Accession number
P05362

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