ATS Journals

The Alexander Thomson Society publishes a Journal, usually annually, with information about Society activities, interesting articles on Thomson’s architecture, and other related topics.

Membership offers a free copy of the Journal each year, or they can be purchased via our online shop.

Older versions of our Journal are available to view online, for free, by following the links below.


Journal 1, 2016

ISSN 2978-6894 (online)

The first edition of The Alexander Thomson Society's annual 'Journal'.

The journal features brief articles on Walmer Crescent, Eton Terrace and Moray Place, as well as an update on The Society's ongoing work including the Thomson Residential Buildings Study.


Journal 2, 2017

ISSN 2978-6894 (online)

The second edition of the journal of The Alexander Thomson Society, published in 2018. This edition reflects on the Bicentenary year of 2017, as well as featuring articles on Egyptian Halls and more.


Journal 3, 2018

ISSN 2978-6894 (online)

The journal features brief articles on Thomson and Frank Lloyd Wright, Thomson's involvement in the Glasgow Institute of Architects, ongoing conservation work at Holmwood, research into the Cairney Building, and extracts from The Architecture Concept Book.


Journal 4, 2019

ISSN 2978-6894 (online)

The journal features articles on Thomson's St Vincent Street Church, the development of Glasgow's Tenements and the history of the Alexander Thomson Travelling Scholarship.


Journal 5, 2020

ISSN 2978-6894 (online)

The journal features articles on Thomson's St Vincent Street Church, the discovery of a time capsule hidden in the roof of Tor House, and more.