One of last years trends for me(before the weather kicked in) was going to as many museums and parks as possible in and around Glasgow. Partly because its inexpensive and because it’s a good way to see Scotland with my Finnish girlfriend. Our National Trust for Scotland memberships served us well in here, a place I haven’t been for around 15 years. It’s terrifying how much I can still remember. As well as the museum of the Scottish explorer David Livingstone, which houses alot of his own personal belongings, there is a play park and gorgeous woodland garden that is a joy to stroll around. My luck being my luck, it wasn’t the warmest day on record so we spent more time indoors than out. If I ever have kids, I will bring them here and tell them stories about when my Dad took me here oh so many years ago. Free to all, with an admission charge for the museum itself. National Trust for Scotland members go free.
Dickyh
Rating des Ortes: 3 Glasgow, United Kingdom
Nice looking place at the bottom of Blantyre, The building itself is impressive. With a huge statue of Livingstone outside being attacked by a lion. however the museum itself inside is quite boring. Certainly not worth the entrance fee. There is some interesting stuff about the abolishing of slavery, and a replica of his tomb. There is also some of Livingstones diaries and medical equipment on display,(and a disturbing looking thing for cutting holes in skulls!!) The tea room is well priced and and has a good menu. A lot of the building seems shut off the the public, like old classrooms and stuff and they could maybe make more of this. His red shirt he wore when he met HM stanley is on display.(I presume its not a replica!!!) The surrounding area is nice and a lovely park to walk in, but the asking price of £6 is bit steep for what this museum offers if you ask me.