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David Livingstone Birthplace David Livingstone’s Birthplace invites you to follow Livingstone’s journey from Blantyre to Africa through our new interactive exhibition

David Livingstone’s Birthplace's stunning new exhibition showcases Livingstone’s life, from his birth in Blantyre to his death in Zambia. Follow the famous Scottish abolitionist, missionary and explorer, from right here in Blantyre, Scotland to Southern and Central Africa. Using the exhibition’s interactive displays, you'll discover the communities and people who played a pivotal part in Livingstone’s life and expeditions, before reflecting on his legacy. The museum is set in beautiful park land, and includes nature trails, the Livingstone and Lion sculpture, and a play park!

Our first joint Halloween event with Blantyre Community Events went amazingly!! 🎃🙏 Huge thank you to all who came along,...
30/10/2026

Our first joint Halloween event with Blantyre Community Events went amazingly!! 🎃

🙏 Huge thank you to all who came along, all of the helpers, the storytellers, the cafe staff and everyone who donated money or time to make this halloween night special!

Our first outdoor cinema went great and we hope to do more screenings soon!

Let us know in the comments what you’re favourite part of the night was!🎉

Due to the popularity of our sold out Halloween event. We have made the decision to close the cafe early to help with th...
29/10/2026

Due to the popularity of our sold out Halloween event.

We have made the decision to close the cafe early to help with the preparations for the Halloween fun! 🎃 🦇

Tomorrow 30/10 the cafe kitchen will close at 2:00pm. 🕑

Although Cakes and coffee will continue to be served up till 3:00pm. 🕒

We apologise for any inconvenience this might cause.

🎃 Our Halloween Family Fun is on tomorrow and for those booked in remember these 4 things so you have the most fun on th...
29/10/2026

🎃 Our Halloween Family Fun is on tomorrow and for those booked in remember these 4 things so you have the most fun on the day!

❄️ It will be quite cold with the winter weather, please bring blankets and pillow or picnic chairs for the outdoor cinema!

We'll have lots of food and snacks on offer between our Cafe and Sweetie Shop!🌭✨

🎨We'll have outdoor activities, a spooky trail and story-telling! Our crafts will take place indoors and to make sure everyone gets to make a few fun crafts, we're limiting it to 5 crafts per kids.

We'll see you tomorrow!

Grey skies call for comfort food, come warm up with a lovely bowl of our homemade Cullen Skink 🐟🥔 served with a side of ...
26/10/2026

Grey skies call for comfort food, come warm up with a lovely bowl of our homemade Cullen Skink 🐟🥔 served with a side of toasted ciabatta and butter 🧈.

We have plenty more specials on today as well:
- Smoked haddock fish cakes 🐟
- Mince and potatoes 🥔
- Steak and stilton ciabatta 🧀
And a lovely homemade Curried parsnip soup 🍲

Pop in before they sell out!

📍David Livingstone Birthplace Cafe
🕙Open 10-4 everyday

📚 AMONG THE SHELVES  #3 Today’s focus is on a piece of wooden furniture: a carved wooden head rest. This head rest is de...
23/10/2026

📚 AMONG THE SHELVES #3

Today’s focus is on a piece of wooden furniture: a carved wooden head rest.

This head rest is decorated with linear designs and would have functioned as a pillow for sleeping or a way to protect elaborate hairstyles.

Head rests like this were found all across the African continent and were used for both practical and symbolic purposes.

We are always interested in improving our collection. If you know anything about this object, please get in touch with us.

Let us know your thoughts below! ⬇️

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🌱📚We've received our seeds from the Heritage Seed Library & Garden Organic  for the Heritage Seed Relay and our Gardener...
23/10/2026

🌱📚We've received our seeds from the Heritage Seed Library & Garden Organic for the Heritage Seed Relay and our Gardeners are excited to get them planted! We'll be planting them in our poly tunnel over winter before transferring them to the raised beds.

The Heritage Seed Library (HSL) maintains the national collection of heritage and heirloom vegetables and aims to conserve vegetable varieties that are not widely available, sharing seeds with members to grow and enjoy.

To mark the start of Heritage Seed Library's 50th celebrations, they're sending golden seed packets to key supporters around the UK.

If want to learn more about HSL and the work they do go to : https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/what-we-do/hsl

FREE, FUNDED & LIMITED SPACES We Carry It Together – Creative Grief Support Workshops 🌿Our lovely UWS Community Educatio...
22/10/2026

FREE, FUNDED & LIMITED SPACES

We Carry It Together – Creative Grief Support Workshops 🌿

Our lovely UWS Community Education placement student,Louise, will be running a FREE 10-week creative grief workshop at the centre from the 5th of November and running weekly on Thursdays from 10am–12pm!

"Grief can come in so many different forms, and sometimes we can feel isolated and alone. Whether you’re grieving someone you love, a relationship, a life change, or lost parts of yourself through addiction or trauma this is a space where you can come as you are, without pressure or judgement. 💚

Through creativity, nature, gentle movement, mindfulness and connection, we’ll explore different ways of expressing what we carry and finding a little comfort in being alongside others who understand. There’s no need to be artistic or to have the right words – just come as you are. 🌻 Even just being there is taking part. As this is community building we will decide together how things will flow and I'll empower you to follow your heart. At the end we are looking at making a community art piece for the centre which illustrates everyone's journey. "

The workshops are completely FREE, thanks to funding, but spaces are limited. There are only 15 spaces for this first 10-week programme, we will be opening a link to register on our website soon, so follow our social media platforms and keep an eye on our website to stay updated.

📚AMONG THE SHELVES  #2This week has focused mainly on different kinds of historical African weapons we have in our store...
18/10/2026

📚AMONG THE SHELVES #2

This week has focused mainly on different kinds of historical African weapons we have in our store and today's post introduces a ceremonial spear!

This spear is made from metal, animal pelts and adorned with decorative incisions. What makes this spear stand out is the use of animal pelts, compare most common spear made from metal or wood.

Let us know what you think about this artifact in the comments below💭

CRER Scotland Black History Month UK

Our first ‘Black History Month: Special Tour’ was yesterday, thank you to those who joined us exploring the stories of t...
17/10/2026

Our first ‘Black History Month: Special Tour’ was yesterday, thank you to those who joined us exploring the stories of the Black men and women who journeyed with David Livingstone.

If you missed it, we have two more special tours on the 23rd and 30th! The tour is free entry but please sign up on our website in advance!

📚AMONG THE SHELVES is our new series for Black History Month and beyond where we will share artifacts and objects from o...
16/10/2026

📚AMONG THE SHELVES is our new series for Black History Month and beyond where we will share artifacts and objects from our collection stores that many of visitors won't get the chance to see!

We have a vast amount items in our store, all conserved and cared for by our staff and from various regions across the world with interesting origins, uses and stories.

Today we are introducing a Malawian Ceremonial Axe!

What are your thoughts on this item? Do you recognise it or does your culture have a similar significant item?

Let us know down below💭

CRER Scotland Black History Month UK

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165 Station Road
Blantyre
G729BY

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4am
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+441413753105

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