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Abi Guthrie
Posts by Abi Guthrie
Alexander Greek Thomson: Glasgow’s Great Visionary Builder
Thursday 9 April 2020
Classical architecture, Alexander "Greek" Thomson is one of Scotland's most influential architects. As his work becomes increasingly popular over 140 years after his death, we take a look into his life and achievements.
From Scotland to Slovakia: cave dwellings and community heritage
Wednesday 6 November 2019
The way people live and the buildings they live in has changed drastically over time. In the countryside, many rural homes from hundreds of years ago have disappeared back into the earth. But in both Slovakia and Scotland, their stories, and some of the structures themselves, still remain. Delve into cave dwelling history and community heritage.
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