Between January and June 2022, 6 participants worked with the David Livingstone Birthplace team to deliver a creative project inspired by our collection, exploring experiences of empire, migration and life in Britain. 

The experience culminated with a Tingatinga event, showcasing the creative work from the team. 

With support from National Museums Scotland and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) with Royal Museums Greenwich. 

This August, we hosted our first Community Fun Day with help from Blantyre's ASDA and local emergency services. 

The sun was shining and we welcomed over two thousand guests throughout the day who took part in garden games, scavenger hunts, and sports day games!

My Own Scottish Flower Garden
 

David Livingstone Birthplace hosted a series of workshops facilitated by local artist, Sophie Minervini.

The workshops explored our local and native plant life throughout the David Livingstone Birthplace grounds, promoting curiosity and connection with our natural world.

With support from ‘Grow Wild’ - the national outreach programme of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

This year, we were able to make improvements to the parkland at David Livingstone Birthplace!

The work includes:

With support from South Lanarkshire Council.