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 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
12:00 pm
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…
Holmwood
Jan 31 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
12:00 pm
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…
Holmwood
Feb 1 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
12:00 pm
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…
Holmwood
Feb 2 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
12:00 pm
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…
Holmwood
Apr 8 – May 6 all-day
12:00 am
BALFRON’S “GREEK” THOMSON BICENTENARY EXHIBITION: Hosted by Balfron Heritage Group, FREE Exhibition of the photographs of Phil Sayer and other complementary images. From 8th April to 6th May 2017 in Balfron Library during normal Library hours.
Balfron Library
Apr 10 @ 4:50 pm – 5:50 pm
4:50 pm
Balfron Heritage Group and  Balfron Community Singers’ are hosting a finale concert to mark the conclusion of Balfron’s bicentenary celebrations. A new Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson pipe tune, written by piper Daniel McDermott and commissioned by Jim Thomson of Balfron Heritage Group will be premiered at the event. This concert will be at 7pm on Saturday 29th April…
Balfron Church
Apr 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
7:30 pm
“SPECULATIONS ON INFINITY”: Short one-man play narrated by the man himself. This will be accompanied by a 1960s film on Thomson’s architecture from the NLS Film Archive. Thursday 13th April : 7.30pm in the John McLintock Hall, Dunmore St., Balfron. FREE but ticketed in advance (due to numbers). Tickets from Balfron Library
John McLintock Hall
Apr 15 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
11:00 am
Organised by the Balfron Heritage Group. Meet at the Balfron Library.
Balfron Library
Apr 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2:00 pm
Organised by the Balfron Heritage Group. Meet at the Balfron Library.
Balfron Library
Apr 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
Organised by the Balfron Heritage Group. Meet at the Balfron Library.
Balfron Library