Bo'net

  • Explore the Roman Antonine Wall

    What is the Antonine Wall? The Antonine Wall is the northernmost frontier barrier of the Roman Empire in Britain, stretching across central Scotland. It was built around 142 AD during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius. The Wall marked the Roman Empire’s furthest incursion into Caledonia (modern-day Scotland). It was constructed primarily from turf on…

  • Remembering La Fabrique nightclub: staff share memories

    Staff who worked at La Fabrique nightclub in Bo’ness have been reliving their memories. Former workers Lorna Raeburn and Ann Mcmeechan attended a reminiscence session at Bo’ness Library today (28 March). They talked about the big names – such as Shirley Bassey, Tommy Cooper, Lulu and Des O’Connor – who appeared at the Bo’ness nightspot.…

  • March newsletter

    The Bo’net newsletter for March 2025 is now live, with news on free events and funding for local community groups. Read the newsletter here.

  • Drop in and find out about Bo’ness banking hub

    Residents are being urged to drop into a local cafe and find out about plans for a banking hub in Bo’ness. The hub is expected to open in the town this May. Cash Access UK is setting up the facility on behalf of a consortium of high street banks. Banking hubs allow people to make…

  • Can you help Academy pupils?

    Bo’ness Academy is looking for community groups and employers to offer volunteering or work experience roles to pupils. If you’d like to know more, please contact Depute Headteacher Donna Millar – donna.millar@education.falkirk.sch.uk She said: “We have a number of young people who require bespoke parts to their school week. We are keen to engage the…