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David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre near Glasgow

David Livingstone, the missionary and explorer, was born on 19th March 1813 in mill buildings at Blantyre near Glasgow. Young David worked in the mill before his earnest Christian faith took him off to do missionary work in Africa. The Livingstone family house is now preserved as a museum, telling the story of Livingstone from his early life in Blantyre through to his African journeys. Belongings, diaries, notebooks, and navigational equipment are all on display. The notebooks reveal an interest in science and natural history which Livingstone spent a formative part of his youth attempting to reconcile with his religious beliefs.

Opening Times: 1st April to 24th December Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 12.30pm - 5pm.

Directions: Blantyre is just off the M74 juntion 5. Click here for an interactive map centred on the David Livingstone Centre.

Address: David Livingstone Centre, 165 Station Road, Blantyre, Greater Glasgow and Clyde valley G72 9BY

Access: All areas of the house are accesible for wheelchair users, as are the shop and tea room. Grounds are partly accessible - there are some steep slopes. Adapted toilet facilities are provided.

Contact:

telephone: 0844 493 2207

e-mail: information@nts.org.uk

web site: http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/23/