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Holmwood House is National Trust for Scotland property. Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson designed the h His stunning design legacy impresses at every turn.

ABOUT THIS PLACE
Holmwood is a family home like no other in Glasgow. Located in the Southside of the city, it’s masterfully designed but surprisingly cosy, with grand imagination behind it. Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson designed the house for paper magnate James Couper and his wife in 1857–8, and it’s widely regarded as this Scottish architect’s finest domestic creation. Thomson’s penchant for Grecian

styling and symmetry is found throughout Holmwood, where the bold opulent decoration echoes the colours seen in ancient Greek temples. The house is part of an ongoing conservation project and there’s always something new for visitors to see.

14/08/2026

✨We are taking part!✨

Join us at Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival 2026 and be a part of something truly remarkable. We are thrilled to invite you to our event during this celebration of Glasgow’s cultural heritage

Discover ‘Greek’ Thomson’s passion for Classical styling and symmetry brought to life with lavish decoration that echoes the vibrancy of Ancient Greece.

Join us for a guided tour and discover more about Holmwood, Thomson, and the house’s extensive restoration project.

📅19th & 20th September
🕰️ 10am-4pm
📍Holmwood, 61-63 Netherlee Road, Glasgow, G44 3YU
🎟️Tickets available on Eventbrite - follow the link in our bio!

13/08/2026

🏛️🪴The kitchen garden is looking positively Olympian this season 🪴🏛️

Holmwood's kitchen garden is full of seasonal stars - take a stroll and meet this year's cast of characters.

Did you know you can take Holmwood's produce home? Pop by the garden cart on your next visit and see what's available!

08/08/2026

✨We three sisters - in stamp form!✨

Did you know that our lovely team help look after another two of Glasgow's NTS sites? Between them all, you can learn about two centuries worth of Scottish history!

Meet our older and younger sisters:

🪡Weaver's Cottage - dating back to 1723, learn about the handloom industry that once dominated Kilbarchan village, and the craftsmen and women that made the house their home

🫖The Tenement House - this preserved Victorian property was the home of Agnes Toward from 1911-1965. Learn more about her life in 20th-century Glasgow and the extraordinary wealth of objects she left behind

The Tenement House is open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm*
*last entry 4.30pm

Holmwood and Weaver's Cottage are open March to October, Thurs-Sun, 10am-5pm*
*last entry 4pm

06/08/2026

🐝Did you know we *technically* have two cafes here at Holmwood? One for humans, and one for the bees! 🐝

Introducing our Pollinator Café. Our gardens team have planted flowers that are some known favourites of pollinator bugs such as bees and butterflies.

They have a little pit stop in the flower bed, before going on to other plants around the garden!

Holmwood's (human and dog friendly!) café is open Thurs-Sun, 10am-5pm

01/08/2026

✨Seen The Odyssey in the cinema this summer? Wondering what happened before the Trojan Horse arrived in town? ✨

Well, how convenient we should have it papered on our Dining Room walls!

Homer’s ’Iliad’ narrates the events of the fabled Trojan War, the characters languishing through the final trials and battles - all before Odysseus sets sail on his epic journey home.

These frieze panels line the walls of Holmwood’s grandest room. Drawn by John Flaxman, they were selected (and sometimes adapted!) by Alexander Thomson as part of his designs for Holmwood.

Swipe through to see some characters that feature in both tales, and a panel depicting the poet himself!

Want to learn more about Holmwood and ‘Greek’ Thomson? Join one of our guided tours! They run every hour, on the hour and are included with admission

Holmwood is open Thurs-Sun, 10am-5pm*
*last entry 4pm

31/07/2026

🎶 Experience the Magic of Live Scottish Music at Holmwood! 🎶

Join us for an unforgettable morning as The Fèis Phàislig Ceilidh Trail rolls into town on Friday 31st July!

The Ceilidh Trail brings together young talented up-and-coming musicians to experience life as touring musicians for 2 weeks in summer. The group perform a mix of traditional and contemporary Scottish and Gaelic music with toe-tapping jigs and reels as well as intricate, contemporary arrangements.

The Ceilidh Trail provides visitors to Scotland, and locals alike, with the opportunity to experience authentic traditional Scottish music in a wide range of settings.

Suggested donation on the day £5

All proceeds from this special performance go directly to the conservation of the historic Holmwood House and to support the future of the Fèis Ceilidh Trail, helping to nurture the next generation of Scottish musicians.

27/07/2026

🐝Flight of the Bumblebees🐝

We’ve recently made the acquaintance of some new friends at Holmwood!

They’ve been buzzing about the plants in our kitchen garden - keep an eye (or an ear!) out for them on your next visit

23/07/2026

06/07/2026

✨We're hiring at Holmwood!✨

Visitor Services Assistant - Food & Beverage
Closing date: 10 July 2026

32 Hours Per Week
Fixed-Term Until November 2026£27,976 pro-rata, per annum

If you're reliable, confident working with people, and bring great energy to everything your do, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for a strong team player with:
✨Barista experience

✨Experience of working in a hospitality setting

✨A positive, welcoming approach

✨An interest in heritage and architecture (if you love 'Greek' Thomson that is always a bonus!)

Follow the link in the top comment to apply now!

04/07/2026

✨There are many things to see at Holmwood, but some of them are a little more hidden than others✨

Want to know how the NTS restored the house's extraordinary designs? Or perhaps you simply wish to know what makes Holmwood 'Holmwood'

Learn more on our guided tours! Our tours are every hour, on the hour and are included with admission. It's the perfect way to see the house!

Holmwood is open Thurs-Sun, 10am-5pm**last entry 4pm

Address

61-63 Netherlee Road, Cathcart
Glasgow
G443YU

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441415710184

Website

http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/Holmwood/

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