With the Herald Clock now signed over to us, today we started the actual work to save the historic artefact at David Livingstone Centre. The stone clock, weighing over a third of a tonne, a gift to the centre in 1941 was due to be demolished, but we stepped in during recent weeks with a […]
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Exclusive: David Livingstone Centre – Secured Funding
Amazing, exciting news this morning as we exclusively reveal online a massive announcement for Blantyre! With permission, and ahead of other media sources we are thrilled to announce that Blantyre’s David Livingstone Centre has secured many millions of pounds of funding to renovate the centre and grounds. The project to renovate the local museum dedicated […]
Exclusive: Spooky Success at local Museum
Lanarkshire Paranormal enjoyed a successful evening investigating Shuttle Row and David Livingstone Centre. A good time was had by all 23 people who turned up for the event which lasted from 9pm until 3am on Saturday 29th August 2015. Janice Murdoch-Richards told us, “Everyone really enjoyed themselves, lots of dark shadows were seen in various […]
Exclusive: Closure of Museum at Blantyre
Shuttle Row, the main building of the David Livingstone museum, will close at the end of September for a long awaited redevelopment. Over the next two years essential repairs will be made to the structure and fabric of the building, ensuring its continued survival. New displays and exhibitions will aim to bring the story of […]
Something bad, something good
Bad news first: Unfortunately the staff at David Livingstone Centre have had to cancel the zipwire planned for August 29th. It’s a pity as many people were really looking forward to it – maybe next year! Now the Good news: The National Trust will still be having an amazing weekend planned for us all on […]
Teddy Bear Commando Training
Kids are set to have a fun day out this Saturday, 1st August 2015 at David Livingstone Centre. From 11am until 4pm, help your teddy through our obstacle course and crafty challenges, and when they’ve completed all their training it’s time for the big parachute jump! Suitable for ages 3-8. Please bring your own teddy (although […]
David Livingstone Centre, Certificate of Excellence
The David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre has been awarded a prestigious certificate of excellence from ratings website , Trip Advisor. It is one of four attractions in Central Belt that have been recognised by visitors as being a top tourist destination. David Livingstone Centre was praised particularly for its “welcoming staff”. National Trust assistant director Keith […]
David Livingstone Trail Run 2015
The National Trust for Scotland invites you to join them on Sunday 23 August for the 2015 David Livingstone Trail Run in partnership with Hamilton Harriers. The 6 mile run starts in the grounds of the David Livingstone Centre, before taking an off-road route through the Plantation Woods, Redlees Park and down the beautiful River […]







