On 16 May 2017, Livingstone made his debut for
Motherwell as a substitute in a 3–1 victory against
Kilmarnock. On 31 January 2018, Livingstone signed for
East Fife on loan until the end of the season. On 29 March 2019, Livingstone extended his contract with Motherwell until the summer of 2020. He moved to
Greenock Morton on a season-long loan on 2 September 2019. He returned to Motherwell on 31 January 2020, his loan having been terminated early at Motherwell's request. On 4 February 2020, he was sent on loan again, to
Clyde for the remainder of the season. On 31 May, Motherwell confirmed that Livingstone would be leaving the club after his contract expired. Livingstone signed a two-year contract with
Cove Rangers in August 2020. He returned to Clyde in June 2021 for the season, where he won Player of the Year. In the summer of 2022, Adam moved to England and played for
Stafford Rangers,
Hednesford Town and
AFC Telford United during the 2022–23 season. On 30 May 2023, it was announced that Livingstone had signed for
National League North club
Hereford, and made his debut on the
right wing in their opening league fixture of the season. On 2 February 2024, it was announced that Livingstone had signed for fellow National League North club
Buxton for an undisclosed fee. After a season with
East Kilbride where he won promotion from the
Lowland League, Livingstone signed for
Dumbarton in June 2025. ==Career statistics==