One of Greenock's most famous sons - the inventor James Watt - will be celebrated in the area's Galoshans Festival this autumn. The event runs from October 25 to November 1, promising a "vibrant programme of events", celebrating creativity and community spirit. A spokesperson for the organisers said: "The festival combines arts and heritage, centred … Continue reading Galoshans Festival celebrates James Watt
Walk in Watt’s footsteps and go Forth
Two areas associated with James Watt will be stopping off points for free community walks this October. Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness and the area around the former Carron Iron Works in Falkirk will be visited by "Wanderings and Windings" walks, organised by the Inner Forth Futures project. The initiative has been establishing new community trails … Continue reading Walk in Watt’s footsteps and go Forth
Visit historic Kinneil for free on October 5
Historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness - once home to James Watt's business partner Dr John Roebuck - will be open for free guided tours on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Booking is essential. Tours will run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with the last admission at 3pm. To secure a free place you must reserve … Continue reading Visit historic Kinneil for free on October 5
Sound and light show at Soho House
History fans can experience a sound and light show at Soho House, the Birmingham mansion of James Watt's business partner Matthew Boulton. The building now operates as a museum. The show, on October 12, has been organised by Legacy WM. Book tickets, priced £6 each, via Eventbrite. Watt and Boulton were both members of the Lunar … Continue reading Sound and light show at Soho House
Find out about Watt and Roebuck
James Watt's pioneering development work on the steam engine 250 years ago is the subject of a talk this week. Ian Shearer from the Friends of Kinneil charity will be talking about the inventor and his partnership with industrialist Dr John Roebuck. The talk will take place at St Catharine's Church Hall in Bo'ness on … Continue reading Find out about Watt and Roebuck
Beer festival – celebrating Watt – gets underway this weekend
The Bo'ness Real Ale Festival 2019 - which has a James Watt theme - kicks off tomorrow (Friday, September 20, 2019). The event starts at 5 p.m. on Friday and then runs from noon on Saturday, September 21. The venue for the event is Bo'ness Town Hall. On both days, beers will be served in … Continue reading Beer festival – celebrating Watt – gets underway this weekend
Verdant’s engine receives heritage award
The Boulton and Watt steam engine at Verdant Works museum in Dundee has received an Engineering Heritage Award from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). William Edgar CBE, IMechE Past President, unveiled a commemorative plaque. There was also a special ‘steam-themed’ musical performance from a singing group called Quire. Pictures from the event - which took … Continue reading Verdant’s engine receives heritage award
200th anniversary of Watt’s death
Today (August 25, 2019) marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Scottish inventor and engineer James Watt. Events are taking place today and over the next few months to celebrate his life and legacy. Check out our events page for the latest updates. Visit our Twitter feed for updates from around the country. Find … Continue reading 200th anniversary of Watt’s death
Papers highlight Watt’s Bo’ness connections
This week's issues of The Falkirk Herald and Bo'ness Journal newspapers are highlighting local links with James Watt - ahead of special events this weekend. The papers say: "The story of James Watt in Bo'ness reads like a James Bond plot." Read the articles here and here.
Heritage award for museum’s model engine
It was the model engine that inspired James Watt to have his big idea .... The model Newcomen Engine is now on show in a glass case in The Hunterian Museum within the University of Glasgow. It was once used for teaching and demonstrations. But it was unreliable. Between 1763 and 1764, the young James … Continue reading Heritage award for museum’s model engine
