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.

Sep
16
Sat
ATS Walks: Crosshill Historic Guided Walk @ Queens Park Gates
Sep 16 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
ATS Walks: Crosshill Historic Guided Walk @ Queens Park Gates

Sir Joseph Paxton designed Queen’s Park with a surrounding area of villas. As built, the area has villas, tenements and schools, many designed by Glasgow architects. Tour with Roger Guthrie looking at a selection of these listed buildings.

ATS Walks: Dennistoun Heritage Walk @ 1 Annfield Place
Sep 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
ATS Walks: Dennistoun Heritage Walk @ 1 Annfield Place

Alexander Dennistoun commissioned a grand design from James Salmon for a new middle class suburb. However, as the 19th century ended, pressure to house Glasgow’s influx of workers forced higher population density, creating the community’s extraordinary variety. Led by Roger Guthrie of the Alexander Thomson Society.

Meeting point: Duke Street Post Office (1 Annfield Place)

Sep
17
Sun
ATS Walks: Walmer Crescent @ 1 Cessnock St
Sep 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
ATS Walks: Walmer Crescent @ 1 Cessnock St

Alexander Thomson’s achievements included the the creation of some of Glasgow’s most remarkable housing. Walmer Crecent is a rare survivor of grandeur in an unexpected setting. Led by Roger Guthrie of the Alexander Thomson Society.