Thomas Graham Abercrombie was a famous Paisley architect. He was born in Paisley in 1862 and was known as 'T.G.' He served his architectural apprenticeship with the firm of Mr John Hutchison of Paisley and Glasgow, and further broadened his experience with four years in America before returning to Paisley to set up in business for himself in County Square.

Abercrombie became one of the leading architects of his generation in the Paisley area and was responsible for many notable buildings in Paisley, many of which survive to this day.

Abercrombie had a passion for rugby and played with the Craigielea Club in his youth. He also helped to establish the first Boys' Brigade company in Paisley, and he served as a captain in the territorial army with the 2nd Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteers (later the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders).

In 1889 Abercrombie designed and built 'Redholme' in the Castlehead area of Paisley. This attractive house was his own home and is still there today. It was at this home that he died suddenly in 1926 after a short illness, aged 64. His architectural practice was continued by another local architect, James Steel Maitland, whom Abercrombie had made a partner only four years earlier.