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.

Aug
22
Wed
ATS Talks: Helen Kendrick / Iain McGillivray – Glasgow Interiors / Holmwood @ Bourdon Building - Glasgow School of Art
Aug 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
ATS Talks: Helen Kendrick / Iain McGillivray - Glasgow Interiors / Holmwood @ 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.