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.


Yoga Session (2026-07-03)

Yoga Session

3 July 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 (2026-07-03)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

3 July 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
Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session (2026-07-03)

Parkland Walks and Nature Mindfulness Session

3 July 2026 (13:00-14:00)
Join our drop-in session in our peaceful and relaxing parklands and join our mindfulness session.
Mindfulness Summer Programme 2026
Drop-In Pottery Painting (2026-07-06)

Drop-In Pottery Painting

6 July 2026 (11:00-14:00)
We'll be running a 'Drop in Pottery Painting' sessions in our Gallery space. Choose your pottery, glaze it, let it dry and take it home on the same day!
Families Summer Programme 2026
Adult Handcrafts (2026-07-07)

Adult Handcrafts

7 July 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
Summer Archaeology and Collection Workshop (2026-07-09)

Summer Archaeology and Collection Workshop

9 July 2026 (13:00-15:00)
Join us at the David Livingstone Centre to learn about archaeology and museum collections.
Families Summer Programme 2026
Mini & Me Yoga Classes (2026-07-10)

Mini & Me Yoga Classes

10 July 2026 (09:30-10:30)
Time dedicated to you and baby, a nurturing and playful class which combines gentle stretching, movement and relaxation for parent/carer and baby.
Mindfulness Yoga
Yoga Session (2026-07-10)

Yoga Session

10 July 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 (2026-07-10)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

10 July 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
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-07-10)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

10 July 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
Drop-In Pottery Painting (2026-07-13)

Drop-In Pottery Painting

13 July 2026 (11:00-14:00)
We'll be running a 'Drop in Pottery Painting' sessions in our Gallery space. Choose your pottery, glaze it, let it dry and take it home on the same day!
Families Summer Programme 2026
Adult Handcrafts (2026-07-14)

Adult Handcrafts

14 July 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
Art Club (Ages 8+) (2026-07-15)

Art Club (Ages 8+)

15 July 2026 (11:00-13:00)
Join us this summer for a fun and creative Art Club at David Livingstone Birthplace! Explore comic strip making, zine creation, DIY printing, and a range of exciting hands-on art techniques.
Families Summer Programme 2026
Messy Play (2026-07-16)

Messy Play

16 July 2026 (11:00-12:30)
Join us for a fun-filled Messy Play session. Get creative with paints, sponge printing, and hands-on art activities. Create jungle-themed pictures, explore different painting techniques and design your own masterpiece.
Families Summer Programme 2026
Mini & Me Yoga Classes (2026-07-17)

Mini & Me Yoga Classes

17 July 2026 (09:30-10:30)
Time dedicated to you and baby, a nurturing and playful class which combines gentle stretching, movement and relaxation for parent/carer and baby.
Mindfulness Yoga
Yoga Session (2026-07-17)

Yoga Session

17 July 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 (2026-07-17)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

17 July 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
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-07-17)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

17 July 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
Drop-In Pottery Painting (2026-07-20)

Drop-In Pottery Painting

20 July 2026 (11:00-14:00)
We'll be running a 'Drop in Pottery Painting' sessions in our Gallery space. Choose your pottery, glaze it, let it dry and take it home on the same day!
Families Summer Programme 2026
Adult Handcrafts (2026-07-21)

Adult Handcrafts

21 July 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
Art Club (Ages 8+) (2026-07-22)

Art Club (Ages 8+)

22 July 2026 (11:00-13:00)
Join us this summer for a fun and creative Art Club at David Livingstone Birthplace! Explore comic strip making, zine creation, DIY printing, and a range of exciting hands-on art techniques.
Families Summer Programme 2026
Mini & Me Yoga Classes (2026-07-24)

Mini & Me Yoga Classes

24 July 2026 (09:30-10:30)
Time dedicated to you and baby, a nurturing and playful class which combines gentle stretching, movement and relaxation for parent/carer and baby.
Mindfulness Yoga
Yoga Session (2026-07-24)

Yoga Session

24 July 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 (2026-07-24)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

24 July 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
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-07-24)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

24 July 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
Drop-In Pottery Painting (2026-07-27)

Drop-In Pottery Painting

27 July 2026 (11:00-14:00)
We'll be running a 'Drop in Pottery Painting' sessions in our Gallery space. Choose your pottery, glaze it, let it dry and take it home on the same day!
Families Summer Programme 2026
Art Club (Ages 8+) (2026-07-29)

Art Club (Ages 8+)

29 July 2026 (11:00-13:00)
Join us this summer for a fun and creative Art Club at David Livingstone Birthplace! Explore comic strip making, zine creation, DIY printing, and a range of exciting hands-on art techniques.
Families Summer Programme 2026
Woodland Art & Nature Craft Workshop (2026-07-30)

Woodland Art & Nature Craft Workshop

30 July 2026 (11:00-12:30)
Create your own woodland art & nature Craft using leaves, twigs, flowers, homemade playdough, and other natural materials. Drop-In session of 90 minutes. All ages welcome.
Families Summer Programme 2026
Drop-In Pottery Painting (2026-08-03)

Drop-In Pottery Painting

3 August 2026 (11:00-14:00)
We'll be running a 'Drop in Pottery Painting' sessions in our Gallery space. Choose your pottery, glaze it, let it dry and take it home on the same day!
Families Summer Programme 2026
Drop-In Pottery Painting (2026-08-10)

Drop-In Pottery Painting

10 August 2026 (11:00-14:00)
We'll be running a 'Drop in Pottery Painting' sessions in our Gallery space. Choose your pottery, glaze it, let it dry and take it home on the same day!
Families Summer Programme 2026

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

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
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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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