Barochan Cross

A fine free-standing early medieval cross that formerly stood in Houston parish, west of Paisley.

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Coats Observatory

Coats Observatory is a unique attraction, housing astronomical equipment and displays, weather and earthquake recording equipment.
Gifted to the people of Paisley by Thomas Coats and designed by Glasgow Architect John Honeyman the building opened ...

Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

As one of the few wetlands left in west Scotland, Lochwinnoch is an ideal day out for all the family. It's the perfect spot to watch swans, geese and ducks in winter months; in spring, you won't want to miss the elaborate displays of the great creste...

Paisley Abbey

Paisley Abbey was founded when Walter Fitzalan, the High Steward of Scotland, signed a charter at Fotheringay for the founding of a Cluniac monastery on land he owned in Renfrewshire, approximately seven miles from Glasgow. Thirteen monks came from M...

Paisley Museum

Paisley Museum opened in 1871. The building was designed by the well-known Glasgow architect John Honeyman and was paid for by Sir Peter Coats of the famous Coats thread manufacturing family.
We house a wealth of treasures, from Ancient Egyptian ...

Sma' Shot Cottages

The Sma' Shot Cottage complex is unique in Scotland, providing visitors with the opportunity to see two distinct periods in Paisley's weaving history.
From Shuttle Street you will enter the Weaver's Cottage and be transported back in time by nearl...