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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join outdoor parties on Tuesdays throughout the summer holidays at the David Livingstone Centre for lots of outdoor fun! They’ll be spending the summer holidays poking around our grounds on the hunt for bugs and beasties. Expect pond-dipping, butterfly-catching and getting your wellies dirty. Suitable for primary school age children, who must be accompanied by an adult. Date(s): […]
The countdown is on until Blantyre Gala Day. We’ll be bringing you all the fabulous news this week, as and when it is released from Blantyre Community Committee. With 15 days to go until the Summer Gala, they have just announced, the full fairground will be coming along on Saturday 27th June 2015 from 11am […]
People in Blantyre have just 2 days left to find the Gala King and Queen and the rest of the “Royal Gala Pageant”. Blantyre Community Committee are announcing which children will be crowned when the competition ends this Saturday 13th. On the day of the Gala on Saturday 27th June, the Committee are also looking to crown […]