Moffat Cottage

Moffat Cottage was built in the early 19th Century, and was the home of the father of the missionary Robert Moffat (1795-1883).^[1][2][3] Moffat was the first man to translate the bible into an African language, and was a pioneer of the Kuruman Mission.^[4]

David Livingstone, Moffat's son in law, is believed to have lived in the building during his first return to Britain between 1856 and 1857.^[1][2] A commemorative plaque indicated Livingstone lived in the cottage at intervals between 1855 and 1865.^[5]

The cottage later served as a doctors surgery, before returning as a private residence.^[6]

In December 1979, Moffat Cottage received Category C listed status from Historic Scotland.

Moffat cottage is listed as a "substantial 19th century cottage" in Historic Scotland's statement of interest in the building.^[7] It is single storey and features a summerhouse believed to have been constructed by David Livingstone.^[1][7]