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.

May
18
Thu
Southside Fringe Festival: Thomson on Tape @ Bungo-Lo
May 18 @ 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Southside Fringe Festival: Thomson on Tape @ Bungo-Lo

Hosted as part of the Southside Fringe Festival, join us for an evening exploring a selection of rarely screened archive film about the life of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, his buildings and how his unique architectural style influenced Glasgow in the 1800s and today. Thomson’s legacy is particularly prominent in the Southside, having completed villas, terraces, churches and urban planning projects in the area. Whilst his personal life during his most creative period also centred here, as on completion of his terrace at Moray Place Thomson also chose to relocate his family to the area.

Jul
26
Wed
ATS Talks: Sally White – South Side Thomson @ Holmwood House
Jul 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
ATS Talks: Sally White - South Side Thomson @ Holmwood House

Sally White of The Alexander Thomson Society will deliver a talk focusing on Thomson’s architectural legacy in the South Side of Glasgow.

May
23
Wed
ATS Talks: Niall Murphy – Sir John James Burnet @ Bourdon Building - Glasgow School of Art
May 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
ATS Talks: Niall Murphy - Sir John James Burnet @ 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.