David Livingstone Birthplace Fun

Events

We are running a series of events and invite you to join us!

You can view these events on our Events Calendar.

or subscribe to our DLB Calendar to always keep up-to-date.

Note: Some of our events have limited spaces so please remember to Book Your Place early to avoid disappointment.


Gardening Workshop (2024-07-29)

Gardening Workshop

29 July 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Summer Arts and Sketching School (2024-07-29)

Summer Arts and Sketching School

29 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a five-week Summer Arts and Sketching School, children will get to learn how to be creative by using their imagination and different techniques to create amazing Artwork.
Arts and Crafts Summer Programme 2024
Adult Handcrafts (2024-07-30)

Adult Handcrafts

30 July 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend and is for adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Craft and Story Time (Mother and Toddler Group) (2024-07-31)

Craft and Story Time (Mother and Toddler Group)

31 July 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Come along to our creative mother & toddler sessions, your wee ones will get to hear interesting stories and will make a craft to take home.
Summer Programme 2024
Summer Archaeology and Collection School (2024-08-01)

Summer Archaeology and Collection School

1 August 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Explore Marvelous collection at David Livingstone Center by participating in 4-week Summer Archaeology and Collection School, children will get to learn digging techniques, finding fossils and working with collections
Summer Programme 2024
Book Bug Sessions (2024-08-02)

Book Bug Sessions

2 August 2024 (10:00-11:00)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session (2024-08-02)

Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session

2 August 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Taste Lanarkshire - Food and Drink Weekend (2024-08-03)

Taste Lanarkshire - Food and Drink Weekend

3 August 2024 (10:00-16:00)
SHS Events are bringing a Taste of Lanarkshire to the David Livingstone Centre. Come and sample the very best of what the area has to offer - the freshest produce from local growers and bakers and makers.
Free
Taste Lanarkshire - Food and Drink Weekend (2024-08-04)

Taste Lanarkshire - Food and Drink Weekend

4 August 2024 (10:00-16:00)
SHS Events are bringing a Taste of Lanarkshire to the David Livingstone Centre. Come and sample the very best of what the area has to offer - the freshest produce from local growers and bakers and makers.
Free
Gardening Workshop (2024-08-05)

Gardening Workshop

5 August 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Summer Arts and Sketching School (2024-08-05)

Summer Arts and Sketching School

5 August 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a five-week Summer Arts and Sketching School, children will get to learn how to be creative by using their imagination and different techniques to create amazing Artwork.
Arts and Crafts Summer Programme 2024
Adult Handcrafts (2024-08-06)

Adult Handcrafts

6 August 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend and is for adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Book Bug Sessions (2024-08-09)

Book Bug Sessions

9 August 2024 (10:00-11:00)
Bring your children aged 0-5 years to participate in Book Bug session. The session will include songs, rhymes and a story.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Community Day - Celebrating Culture, Community & Creativity (2024-08-09)

Community Day - Celebrating Culture, Community & Creativity

9 August 2024 (11:00-15:00)
Community Day - Celebrating Culture, Community & Creativity
Free
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session (2024-08-09)

Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session

9 August 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Gardening Workshop (2024-08-12)

Gardening Workshop

12 August 2024 (10:30-12:00)
Do you want to make new friends and get involved in relaxing activities? Then join us! This event is free to attend.
Community Engagement Programme Free Gardening Livingstone’s Green Connections
Adult Handcrafts (2024-08-13)

Adult Handcrafts

13 August 2024 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend and is for adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session (2024-08-16)

Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session

16 August 2024 (11:00-12:30)
Join us in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session if you wish.
Community Engagement Programme Free Livingstone’s Green Connections Mindfulness
Community Herbal Workshop (2024-08-20)

Community Herbal Workshop

20 August 2024 (11:00-14:00)
More information to follow shortly.
Free Summer Programme 2024
Yoga Session (2024-08-23)

Yoga Session

23 August 2024 (11:30-12:30)
Join Lily to unwind and relax and learn simple ways to bring peace and kindness by practicing yoga and mediation. Please bring your yoga mat and water bottle.
Free Yoga
Community Herbal Workshop (2024-09-10)

Community Herbal Workshop

10 September 2024 (11:00-14:00)
Join Movement in Thyme to explore different techniques for using herbs for making Herb crafts, medicinal remedies, natural body care products and much more.
Free Summer Programme 2024

Thanks

These fun activities have been brought to us by the kind support of Museums Galleries Scotland, National Lottery Heritage and Art Fund.

Museums Gallaries Scotland National Lottery Heritage

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to Contact Us.


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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