Subsequently, though Roebuck had to give up his interest in the Bo'ness works, he continued to manage them and to reside at the neighbouring Kinneil House, where he occupied himself with farming on a considerable scale.
Selv om Roebuck efterfølgende måtte opgive sin andel i Bo'ness works, fortsatte han med at lede dem og bo i det nærliggende Kinneil House, hvor han beskæftigede sig selv med landbrug af en betydelig størrelse.