David Livingstone's diary to go on show in Blantyre
A diary written by the Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone is to go on public show for the first time. The journal had been unreadable for over a century due to fading ink. The pages are...
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The president of Malawi is in Scotland for celebrations to mark 200 years since the birth of Scottish missionary Dr David Livingstone. Joyce Banda visited the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre...
View ArticleChristians remember 'trailblazer' David Livingstone
Christians met in Edinburgh on Saturday to consider the legacy of Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone. The conference was held by the University of Edinburgh’s School of Divinity as part...
View ArticleStatement from Scottish church leaders and representatives on the bicentenary...
Issued following a meeting held in the David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, Mon 11 March 2013. “We remember with gratitude the life and witness of David Livingstone, who campaigned vigorously against...
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Dr Livingstone 200th birthday stamps unveiled
The 200th anniversary of the birth of pioneering Scottish explorer Dr David Livingstone has been marked with a set of commemorative stamps. The Royal Mail stamps feature 10 images of key points in the...
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David Livingstone’s relatives special guests at Kirk’s General Assembly
Three great grandchildren of missionary and explorer David Livingstone are to be special guests at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Elspeth, Mary and Neil Murdoch will be at the session...
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Moderator: War on slavery ‘best way to honour Livingstone’s legacy’
The fight against slavery and human trafficking is the greatest way to honour the legacy of David Livingstone, said the Church of Scotland moderator. Speaking at a service in Glasgow Cathedral marking...
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David Livingstone legacy: boost for Scots scholarship link-up with Malawi
A total of 30 people will be offered places on the Scotland Malawi Scholarship programme after a deal was signed between the two countries yesterday. This follows the successful David Livingstone...
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