Festival celebrating the Roman Antonine Wall. We're having a rest in 2025 - but may return! See @Bonessnetwork for updates.
Bo'ness, Scotland
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Callendar House and Park in Falkirk - a Unesco World Heritage site with the Antonine Wall running immediately north of the house 😍 #falkirk #scotland #historic #drone #scottish #visitfalkirk #visitscotland
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The Whistlers in the Dark by Victoria Williamson is a story set across the Antonine Wall, 158 AD. A kitchen sink drama book with lots of detail of life at the time - Roman and Damnonii. Really enjoyed it - great characters too.
A wee plug for the lovely @Kinneil Museum, which is threatened with closure in 2026. It details Roman history, plus the story of the wider Bo'ness area. Admission is free. Details on the Kinneil and Falkirk Council websites. Pop in. kinneil.org.uk/museum/
Folks in Bo'ness are big advocates for their history. They lobbied for a proper replica of their iconic Bridgeness Slab to be installed in the town and have now produced a guide to the Roman @AntonineWall on the @Bonessnetwork website . . . .
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Walkers might welcome a new digital guide to walking the full length of the Roman @AntonineWall in Scotland. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories…
Trekked #HadriansWall and looking for a fresh challenge? Check out the refreshed @AntonineWall website from @HistEnvScot and partners, complete with tips on where to visit along the line of the Scottish Roman frontier. antoninewall.org/visiting-th…
There's no @BigRomanWeek in 2025 (sadly), but there is a Roman Doors Open Day @Kinneil House in Bo'ness on 27 Sept. hes.scot/kinneil-house
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Remains of the Roman fortlet at Kinneil, near Bo’ness on the Antonine Wall - the only example of an Antonine Wall fortlet which is still visible. 📸 My own. #RomanFortThursday #RomanScotland #Archaeology
The snowdrops are out in force at Valleyfield Woodland Park in Fife. Download a free audio guide for West Fife Woodlands Way (which includes the Park) on The PR Store website theprstore.co.uk/audio
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The remains of a Roman road leading into Kinneil Fortlet in Bo'ness, part of the @AntonineWall. The museum nearby is threatened with closure (more on X @Kinneil). If you can, visit the site and give your support. kinneil.org/fortlet/
#RomanFortThursday #Romans @RomanScotland
ALT Stones form part on a Roman road into Kinneil fortlet. In the distance is Kinneil Wood.
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We are partnering with @ramblersscot for a special Out There Award along the Antonine Wall this October! So if you are between 18 and 26 and in Falkirk check it out!!! @falkirkcouncil @FalkirkLandC @FalkirkCultural eventbrite.co.uk/e/out-there…
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Said to be one of the finest Roman artefacts found in Britain, dating back to AD 142, the Bridgeness Roman distance slab resides in the National Museum of Scotland, discovered in Bo'ness. It commemorated the construction of the eastern end of the Antonine Wall.
ALT Carved slab with an inscription in the centre and flanked by carved figures, a warrior on one side and what looks like villagers and animals on the other.
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Go Roman around Bo'ness and beyond, and explore the historic @AntonineWall.
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Can you spot us on the new animated UNESCO UK map?
Which will you discover?
Download your map here:unesco.org.uk/our-sites/
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#MuralMonday We worked with @RecoatGallery and local groups to create five amazing murals along the Antonine Wall. Have you seen them? Discover more here :
rediscoveringtheantoninewall…
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This carving of Hercules was found in a garden near Falkirk in 1987 and was probably attached to a shrine or similar structure 💪
Hercules was used as a symbol of victory in the Roman Empire and statues were built to mark military triumphs as early as 305 BC (c.2,300 years ago).
ALT A stone carving of Hercules, found in a back garden in the village of Laurieston (just east of Falkirk) in 1987. It is made of local sandstone, in relief, and was probably attached to a structure such as a shrine. Hercules is shown bearded with thick locks of hair and a muscular body holding a club in his right hand
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#MuralMonday in Bo’ness! @RecoatGallery worked with Bo’ness Academy students to create this amazing mural in Douglas Park! @falkirkcouncil @HeritageFundSCO @WorldHeritageUK #unescotrail
