20 September 2025 (11:00 - 16:00)
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alexander Thomson’s death, this is a rare opportunity to take a self-guided tour of his home and visit this exceptional Thomson building not normally open to the public.
Experts will be on hand to discuss the features of the architecture and design and their restoration, and answer your questions.
Visitors will be able to visit public rooms, the decorated hall, stairs and landing and a few other rooms.
A free information leaflet will be available.

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!

There are three shallow steps to front door. Narrow stairs to first floor too.

Address
1 Moray Place, Glasgow, G41 2AQ