Has anyone heard of a place called Blantyre, Scotland? if so tell me what u know!.........PS ilive here...lol

Answer 1

David Livingstone (1813-1873) was born in Blantyre, Scotland. In his honour, the main city in Malawi, Africa is called Blantyre.

'Born in Blantyre, Livingstone is one of the world's greatest explorers. Having trained as both a doctor and a missionary, Livingstone began his explorations of Africa in 1841. Over the course of the next thirty years, he explored the interior of Africa, the 'Dark Continent', discovering the Victoria Falls and leading expeditions up the Zambesi and Nile. It was on the Nile he met the American journalist Henry Stanley who spoke the often quoted line 'Dr Livingstone, I presume?'. He enjoyed little success as a missionary but was passionately opposed to slavery and the reports of his expeditions did much to harden British attitudes against the slave trade in Africa. There is a visitor centre in Blantyre detailing his life.'

Answer 2

I guess I'm confused about why you need info about a place where you claim to live. I've been in the Central Highlands twice, and know Perthshire, Abefeldy, etc, I stayed at PitCastle, and worked Pitlochry Festival theater, but have no idea where Blantyre is, nor do I truly care. Actually my fave spot would be the Isle of Mull

Rev. Steven

Answer 3

It is the birthplace of David Livingstone, I presume

Answer 4

No, but I've heard of Auchtermuchtie, or however you spell that, Kilmarnock, & Lochaber.

Answer 5

no