The Sixty Steps are a much-loved feature of Glasgow's West End. The steps which connect Kelvinside Terrace to Garriochmill Road were designed by Alexander "Greek" Thomson in the 1870s to provide access to the original Queen Margaret Bridge. The bridge across the River Kelvin has since been demolished, and the Greek Thomson Sixty Steps are currently in need of restoration.
The Trust's ultimate objectives are to preserve and restore the steps and gardens for continued public use and enjoyment. Also to refurbish and repair the wall, steps and embellishments as well as to replace the railings and lights.
Waitrose wee green tokens to support our funds
SHOPPERS AT Waitrose on Byres Road are being given the chance to support The Sixty Steps Preservation Trust by depositing the wee green tokens they receive at the tills in one of the clear Perspex charity boxes by the front door. At the end of the month, Waitrose will count the tokens and make a welcome donation to the Trust's funds. Please consider us for your tokens, and encourage your friends to do the same!
The Sixty Steps and the West End Festival
The Sixty Steps is to feature in a number of events being held during the 2010 West End Festival (www.westendfestival.co.uk). The wall will play a key part in Roger Guthrie's popular West End walks, and on Monday 21 June at 6pm historian Gordon Urquhart presents an illustrated talk at the Kibble Palace in the Botanic Gardens, where there will also be a photographic exhibition by Tom Donald (kindly sponsored by Friends of Glasgow West). The event is free, so please try to come along if you can.
Tom Donald's photographs and a factual history of the Sixty Steps will be on display at the Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens from Saturday 12th to Sunday 27th June 2010 throughout the Glasgow West End Festival.
Please check our news page for more information.
If you would like to become involved in restoring the Sixty Steps please get in touch via our contact page. You can also download and print membership and standing order donation forms from this site.
Further information about Greek Thomson as well as links to our supporters and partner organisations can be found on our links page.
