📌 Town in Renfrewshire
★★
Paisley’s a curious old place. With its history as a religious centre stretching back to the founding of Paisley Abbey in 1163, the industrial revolution of the late 18th century propelled the town to new heights as a prosperous weaving settlement and purveyor of the famous Paisley Pattern. Good times weren’t to last: today it’s still (probably) Scotland’s largest town but the local economy appears to have seen better days. A lot of grand buildings provide clues to its former status, and in 2017 the town just missed out on being crowned UK City of Culture 2021. There are still several worthwhile attractions dotted around, and it’s just a matter of knowing where to go. The museum at the west end of the High Street is the best place to start; after that, your options may be dictated by the day of the week you happen to be visiting on.
🌍 Location
📌 Renfrewshire
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NS 484640
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.845443,-4.423603
🚶 All the central attractions are within a short walk of the High Street.
🚆🚌 Paisley has a rail station with frequent trains to Glasgow and the Firth of Clyde towns, and an extensive local bus network.
🚗 Parking is easier on weekends; on weekdays, some car parks offer free parking for a few hours.
Explore nearby
<1 mi away
>> Paisley Abbey ★★★
>> Paisley Museum ★★★
>> Sma’ Shot Cottages ★★
>> St Mirin’s Cathedral ★★
<3 mi away
>> Stanely Castle ★ (2 mi ↓)
>> Gleniffer Braes page: Craigielinn Waterfall ★★★ (2 mi ↓); Gleniffer Braes ★★★ (3 mi ↓)
>> Crookston Castle ★★★ (3 mi →)
