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 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Lighthouse
An exhibition celebrating the entries submitted for The Alexander Thomson Society’s Double Villa Competition.
Apr 7 – Apr 26 all-day The Lighthouse
An exhibition celebrating the entries submitted for The Alexander Thomson Society’s Double Villa Competition.
Apr 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Lighthouse
American architect and Renaissance architecture expert Gary Paul will discuss the work of Andrea Palladio, whilst also referring to the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and Alexander Thomson. Andrea Palladio’s work has been valued as the quintessence of High Renaissance calm and harmony. His reputation is based on his skill as a designer of villas,…
Apr 7 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm STV Glasgow
The People’s History Show on STV Glasgow will include a 10minute segment on the legacy of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson.
Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – Oct 8 @ 5:00 pm The Lighthouse
Lines of Thought is an exhibition about architectural drawing and representation and is devoted to the work of Alexander Thomson, one of Glasgow’s most renowned nineteenth century architects.  Curated and organised by the Alexander Thomson Society it celebrates the bicentenary of Thomson’s birth in April 1817 through a selection of original drawings by the architect…
Aug 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Lighthouse
As part of our 2017 lecture series, Mark Baines will discuss Alexander Thomson’s urban architecture and his lasting legacy in the city of Glasgow.
May 3 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Lighthouse
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Lighthouse
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
May 5 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Lighthouse
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
May 6 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Lighthouse
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
May 9 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Lighthouse
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
May 10 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Lighthouse
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Lighthouse
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
May 12 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Lighthouse
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
May 13 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Lighthouse
Exhibition of entries to our Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition, and of drawings from our Glasgow Domestic Building Details survey.
Oct 30 – Dec 11 all-day Arlington Baths - Reading Room First Floor
** Please note that unfortunately we have had to temporarily close this exhibition. We hope to reopen as soon as we can. ** Mark Baines Architectural Illustration Competition Exhibition: Sunday 30th October – Sunday 11th December The Arlington Baths Reading Room First Floor Organised in memory of former Alexander Thomson Society Chair. We’re delighted to…