Michelle: NSI Trainee Leader placed at David Livingstone Birthplace led the Cultural Secretary Angus Roberston MSP on the visit to David Livingstone Birthplace on March 2026.
David Livingstone Birthplace Museum – which fully reopens at the end of this month following a period of updates over the winter – showcases the life of the famous explorer, beginning in the room where he was born and brought up.
It charts his education and explorations in Africa, aiming “to give a balanced summary of Livingstone’s life and highlight the stories of those who influenced and supported him, making his achievements possible”
The cabinet secretary’s visit marked Museum Futures reaching the milestone of distributing £2 million out of the £4 million in grant awards to facilities across the country since its launch last year, “delivering targeted, strategic support at a critical time”
Michelle NSI Trainee Leader (in red jacket) led the drumming workshop in the gallery space , involving Angus Roberston MSP Cultural Secretary and pupils from David Livingstone Memorial Primary School who showed their musical skills
Michelle ‘’ This was a great opportunity for me while been part of the tour with the Cultural Secretary. I had to explain my role as NSI Trainee leader within the Museum and the experience and the skills I got to acquire every day. This has really lifted my confidence. I told the Cultural Secretary, without the traineeship, I won’t be here. I am grateful’’
Equally present were Caroline, Country Director National Lottery Heritage Fund and Museums Galleries Scotland chief executive Lucy Casot.