Travel Trade Information

Located in the heart of Blantyre, Scotland, the David Livingstone Birthplace Centre is an award-winning visitor attraction celebrating the life, legacy, and global impact of one of the world’s most influential explorers.

Housed in the historic mill buildings where David Livingstone was born, the Centre combines immersive exhibitions, heritage architecture, and scenic riverside surroundings to offer a compelling cultural experience for visitors of all ages.

Why David Livingstone Birthplace?

Internationally significant heritage site
Engaging exhibitions with global appeal
Ideal for coach tours, heritage and cultural groups, and educational travel
Set within landscaped grounds along the River Clyde
Beautiful café, ground and retail facilities on site
Suitable for an hour stop, half day or full day experience

Key Highlights

Group-ready and coach friendly with ample free coach parking
Flexible guided tours
Competitive pricing
Only 10 miles from Glasgow (and 50 miles from Edinburgh)
Premium experiences available

Travel Trade & Groups Product Overview

Museum Entry: Adult £7.50 | Concession £6.45 | Child £3.00
Guided Tour: 60 mins | £10pp
Group Offer: 1 free per 10
Complimentary refreshments for your driver.
Free private room use when refreshments are ordered, can also be used as secure bag drop.

Guided Experiences

We offer several guided tours designed to introduce visitors to David Livingstone and related topics, helping groups make the most of their visit. Each tour runs for approximately 60 minutes, including time for questions.

Guided tours for groups
Specialist talks and themed visits on request

Educational & Special Interest Groups

The Centre is well suited for:

History and heritage groups
Educational tours
International visitors seeking Scottish cultural landmarks

Premium Travel Options

Exclusive evening access with meal
Evening tour with cheese and wine
Walk and Talk with tea (bespoke tour aimed on specific area)
History talks with the Blantyre Heritage Project followed by Q&A session
Ceilidh Dancing session
Outdoor guided walk with afternoon tea
Behind-the-scenes tour with canapés (five per person)
Guided tour with Q&A session

Pricing available on request depending on requirements. See below for more information.

Travel Trade & Groups Incentives

Competitive groups pricing
Dedicated point of contact to develop your tailored experience
Familiarisation visits available for tour operators (by arrangement)
Marketing support and itinerary planning assistance

Onsite Facilities

Gift shop featuring locally inspired and ethically sourced products
Café offering refreshments and light meals (group catering options available)

Accessibility

Fully accessible visitor centre
Lift access to exhibition spaces

Plan Your Visit

Location: Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Conveniently located within easy reach of Glasgow, just off the M74 and central Scotland, making it an ideal stop on wider regional itineraries.

Ample coach parking available onsite.

Public Transport: Blantyre Train Station is a 7-minute walk from the centre and has regular trains to central Glasgow. There are also connecting trains to Motherwell then on to Edinburgh

Contact Details

Name: Taptika Bhandari
E-mail: bookings@dltrust.uk
Address: 165 Station Road, Blantyre, G72 9BY
Contact Number: 0141 375 3105
Website: www.david-livingstone-birthplace.org