Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
David Livingstone and Lion
In or near Gartcosh.
David Livingstone and Lion — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Blantyre · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
David Livingstone and Lion is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The David Livingstone and Lion memorial is located in central Scotland. It commemorates the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone, known for his work in Africa. The memorial serves as a tribute to his legacy and contributions to exploration.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8015, -4.0844
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G72 9BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutherglen
- Nearest railway station
- Blantyre — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/11766356394 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is David Livingstone and Lion?
- David Livingstone and Lion is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G72 9BY).
- What is David Livingstone and Lion?
- David Livingstone and Lion — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to David Livingstone and Lion?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G72 9BY.
- Is David Livingstone and Lion free to visit?
- Yes, David Livingstone and Lion is free to enter.
- How do I get to David Livingstone and Lion?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G72 9BY.