David Livingstone Birthplace

Media Coverage

The National - Black History Month Highlights Role of David Livingstone Aides

Press coverage 6 October 2019 in the The National.
See https://www.thenational.scot/news/17949427.black-history-month-highlights-role-david-livingstone-aides/

Daily Record - Artwork Depicting David Livingstone’s Historic Journey to Africa is Restored as Part of a £6.1 Million Project

Press coverage 6 October 2019 in the Daily Record.
See https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/artwork-depicting-david-livingstones-historic-20406767

The Sunday Times - David Livingstone Carvings Restored in Scottish Museum Revamp

Press coverage 13 October 2019 in the The Sunday Times.
See https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/david-livingstone-carvings-restored-in-scottish-museum-revamp-ch8pt7zh6

The Blantyre Telegraph - Blantyre’s New Playpark – Gift for Dr Livingstone

It’s with great delight we can announce exclusively here that the funds have now been fully raised for a brand new, state of the art playpark at the Village, Blantyre. We’ve been delighted to help fund this, our latest donation made this week for £2,584.
See https://theblantyretelegraph.com/2021/03/21/blantyres-new-playpark-gift-for-dr-livingstone/


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We are very grateful to our key funders the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Environment Scotland and the Scottish Government for their support in helping us deliver the Birthplace Project.

National Lottery Heritage Fund
Scottish Government
Historic Environment Scotland
Note: Please note that David Livingstone Birthplace (and the David Livingstone Trust) is no longer part of National Trust Scotland (NTS). NTS members will therefore no longer receive discounted/free entry to the Birthplace Museum.

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