To celebrate the bicentenary of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson‘s birth a programme of events and activities have been planned to take place throughout 2017. We will continue to update this calendar throughout the year with more and more exciting events as these are confirmed so please keep checking back. You can also sign up to our e-mail newsletter here to stay up to date.

Apr
4
Tue
Greek Thomson: Glasgow’s Master Builder – Screening and Q&A @ Centre for Contemporary Arts
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Greek Thomson: Glasgow's Master Builder - Screening and Q&A @ Centre for Contemporary Arts

A unique opportunity to see the BBC’s new documentary on the life and work of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson on the big screen, this event also features a Q&A with the director.

“David Hayman goes in search of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, the visionary architect who, a generation before Charles Rennie Mackintosh, transformed industrial Glasgow with some of the most exotic and exciting buildings in the world.”

Apr
8
Sat
Balfron Photography Exhibition @ Balfron Library
Apr 8 – May 6 all-day
Balfron Photography Exhibition @ Balfron Library

BALFRON’S “GREEK” THOMSON BICENTENARY EXHIBITION:

Hosted by Balfron Heritage Group, FREE Exhibition of the photographs of Phil Sayer and other complementary images. From 8th April to 6th May 2017 in Balfron Library during normal Library hours.

Sep
16
Sat
ATS Walks: Dennistoun Heritage Walk @ 1 Annfield Place
Sep 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
ATS Walks: Dennistoun Heritage Walk @ 1 Annfield Place

Alexander Dennistoun commissioned a grand design from James Salmon for a new middle class suburb. However, as the 19th century ended, pressure to house Glasgow’s influx of workers forced higher population density, creating the community’s extraordinary variety. Led by Roger Guthrie of the Alexander Thomson Society.

Meeting point: Duke Street Post Office (1 Annfield Place)