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 8 – May 6 all-day 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.
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm The Recital Room, Glasgow City Halls
In the bicentenary of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s birth, join Glasgow City Heritage Trust & The Alexander Thomson Society to ‘talk Thomson’ and decide: what is Thomson’s best building? One of the Glasgow’s greatest architects, Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson is praised for his originality, use of modern technologies and his personal Graeco-Egyptian style. Following on from the…
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…
May 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Bourdon Building - Glasgow School of Art
Architect and deputy director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust, Niall Murphy, will deliver a talk focussing on the life and work of Sir John James Burnet. His works include Charing Cross Mansions and the Clyde Navigation Trust building in Glasgow, and works to British Museum and Selfridges in London.
Jun 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm TBC
Art historian and actor Paul O’Keeffe joins the Society to perform John Ruskin’s ‘Architecture’ lecture, from the Ruskin’s 1853 series of lectures originally delivered to the Philosophical Institution in Edinburgh.
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Bourdon Building - Glasgow School of Art
Nominated for the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards in 2017 for his research into James Sellars and his Kelvinside Academy building, Dominic Ferrie will present his ongoing research into the life and work of Sellars, and his link to Alexander Thomson.
Aug 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Bourdon Building - Glasgow School of Art
Iain McGillivray will discuss the ongoing and planned restoration work at Holmwood, one of Thomson’s finest interiors. Followed by Helen Kendrick who will deliver a talk drawing from her fantastic book, Glasgow Interiors, prepared in collaboration with Neale Smith.
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…