Greek Thomson Sixty Steps, The

Visit �Greek� Thomson's only structural project with its sixty-step staircase sweeping round an immense retaining wall. See the recently reclaimed pleasure garden, and look down into the Kelvin valley from the renovated 'Belle Vue' pillared viewing area.

Wonder at the mysterious traces of old doorways and spectres of windows.
See photographs of The Steps when beautiful cast iron lamps illuminated the way. Learn why the structure was built and why it was important in the development of North Kelvinside, when people and horse drawn carriages crossed the original Queen Margaret Bridge at the foot of The Steps. You can see the remains of the old bridge, known locally as 'Walker's Bridge�, named after the entrepreneur who gave Thomson the commission to design the wall. Trust members and other residents will explain the work which has been necessary to save this B Listed structure which is on the Buildings at Risk Register e.g. substantial drainage improvement to stop the wall bulging dangerously.
Visit the recently reclaimed pleasure garden and look down into the Kelvin valley from the renovated 'Belle Vue' pillared viewing area.

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Sat-Sun 12-5pm

Booking not required