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
4
Tue
Greek Thomson: Glasgow’s Master Builder – Screening and Q&A @ Centre for Contemporary Arts
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Greek Thomson: Glasgow's Master Builder - Screening and Q&A @ Centre for Contemporary Arts

A unique opportunity to see the BBC’s new documentary on the life and work of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson on the big screen, this event also features a Q&A with the director.

“David Hayman goes in search of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, the visionary architect who, a generation before Charles Rennie Mackintosh, transformed industrial Glasgow with some of the most exotic and exciting buildings in the world.”

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.