Glasgow Doors Open Days - 1 Moray Place, Greek Thomson's Home

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Glasgow Doors Open Days – 1 Moray Place, Greek Thomson’s Home

20 September, 2025, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alexander Thomson’s death, Glasgow Doors Open Days offers a rare opportunity to take a guided tour of his home – not normally open to the public.

Experts will be on hand to discuss the features of the architecture, design and restoration, They will be happy to answer any questions.

You will have access to public rooms, the decorated hall, stairs and landing and a few other rooms.

A free information leaflet will be available.

Pre-booking for time slot essential

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Overview

1 Moray Place was designed by Glasgow’s great Victorian architect Alexander Thomson and was lived in by him and his family. 1-10 Moray Place (1859-60) was his first classical terrace, and has been authoritatively described as “with little question the finest of 19th century terraces … one of the world’s most superb pieces of design based on Greek precedent.” Grants from the Glasgow City Heritage Trust for repair and restoration over recent decades have helped recreate its original character.

Alexander Thomson (1817-1875) is one of Glasgow’s most celebrated architects, a unique visionary whose innovative modern classicism had an enormous influence on the city’s Victorian architecture and streetscapes. His own modest house has preserved its Victorian character through periods of decay and restoration, while being a beautiful family home struggling to be sustainable!