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.


Adult Handcrafts (2026-10-13)

Adult Handcrafts

13 October 2026 (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. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session (2026-10-16)

Yoga Session

16 October 2026 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-10-16)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

16 October 2026 (12:15-13:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga
Black History Month 2026 - Special Tours (2026-10-16)

Black History Month 2026 - Special Tours

16 October 2026 (13:00-14:00)
In honour of Black History Month 2026, join us for a special guided tour exploring the stories of the Black men and women who travelled with, worked alongside, and supported David Livingstone during his expeditions throughout Africa.
Families Free
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-10-16)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

16 October 2026 (13:15-14:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga
Adult Handcrafts (2026-10-20)

Adult Handcrafts

20 October 2026 (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. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session (2026-10-23)

Yoga Session

23 October 2026 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-10-23)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

23 October 2026 (12:15-13:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga
Black History Month 2026 - Special Tours (2026-10-23)

Black History Month 2026 - Special Tours

23 October 2026 (13:00-14:00)
In honour of Black History Month 2026, join us for a special guided tour exploring the stories of the Black men and women who travelled with, worked alongside, and supported David Livingstone during his expeditions throughout Africa.
Families Free
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-10-23)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

23 October 2026 (13:15-14:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga
Adult Handcrafts (2026-10-27)

Adult Handcrafts

27 October 2026 (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. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Yoga Session (2026-10-30)

Yoga Session

30 October 2026 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-10-30)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

30 October 2026 (12:15-13:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga
Black History Month 2026 - Special Tours (2026-10-30)

Black History Month 2026 - Special Tours

30 October 2026 (13:00-14:00)
In honour of Black History Month 2026, join us for a special guided tour exploring the stories of the Black men and women who travelled with, worked alongside, and supported David Livingstone during his expeditions throughout Africa.
Families Free
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-10-30)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

30 October 2026 (13:15-14:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga
Halloween Family Fun 2026 (2026-10-30)

Halloween Family Fun 2026

30 October 2026 (16:30-20:00)
Join Blantyre Community Events and the David Livingstone Centre for Halloween Family Fun. Enjoy ghostly trails, spooky crafts, pumpkin carving, potion making and a costume parade, plus an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus at 6pm. Dress up, bring your own blanket and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun together. Entry, activities and the film are FREE, with food, drinks and movie snacks available to buy. Please register for free on our website to help us plan.
Free

Our previous events can be found in our Events Archive section.

Thanks

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

Museums Galleries Scotland National Lottery Heritage

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

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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