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.

Jan
30
Mon
Holmwood Restoration Visits @ Holmwood
Jan 30 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Holmwood Restoration Visits @ Holmwood

A unique opportunity to see restoration work in progress at Holmwood. During the visit you will get the opportunity to see the application of stencil work patterns that replicate Thomson’s painstakingly uncovered original decoration scheme.

NTS staff will be on hand to provide information regarding the works currently underway, whilst tea and coffee are available for a donation.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to see Thomson’s vision re-appear on the walls at Holmwood.

Jan
31
Tue
Holmwood Restoration Visits @ Holmwood
Jan 31 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Holmwood Restoration Visits @ Holmwood

A unique opportunity to see restoration work in progress at Holmwood. During the visit you will get the opportunity to see the application of stencil work patterns that replicate Thomson’s painstakingly uncovered original decoration scheme.

NTS staff will be on hand to provide information regarding the works currently underway, whilst tea and coffee are available for a donation.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to see Thomson’s vision re-appear on the walls at Holmwood.

Feb
1
Wed
Holmwood Restoration Visits @ Holmwood
Feb 1 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Holmwood Restoration Visits @ Holmwood

A unique opportunity to see restoration work in progress at Holmwood. During the visit you will get the opportunity to see the application of stencil work patterns that replicate Thomson’s painstakingly uncovered original decoration scheme.

NTS staff will be on hand to provide information regarding the works currently underway, whilst tea and coffee are available for a donation.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to see Thomson’s vision re-appear on the walls at Holmwood.

Feb
2
Thu
Holmwood Restoration Visits @ Holmwood
Feb 2 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Holmwood Restoration Visits @ Holmwood

A unique opportunity to see restoration work in progress at Holmwood. During the visit you will get the opportunity to see the application of stencil work patterns that replicate Thomson’s painstakingly uncovered original decoration scheme.

NTS staff will be on hand to provide information regarding the works currently underway, whilst tea and coffee are available for a donation.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to see Thomson’s vision re-appear on the walls at Holmwood.

Aug
22
Tue
ATS Talks: Mark Baines – Caledonia Road Church @ House for an Art Lover
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
ATS Talks: Mark Baines - Caledonia Road Church @ House for an Art Lover

Mark Baines is the chairman of the Alexander Thomson Society, an organisation that protects Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s legacy and his architectural heritage. This talk will look at the former Caledonia Road Church along with other buildings designed by Thomson on the South Side of the city, including Walmer Crescent, Moray Place and a number of lost buildings in Laurieston and Huthchesontown.

Delivered as part of House for an Art Lover’s 2017 Heritage Programme.