Paisley History

September 11, 2017

PLANS TO BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO HISTORIC PAISLEY LANDMARK

Plans are being submitted to Renfrewshire Council which would safeguard the future of one of Paisley’s best loved buildings, Thomas Coats Memorial Church. The project would […]
September 10, 2017

First ever Weave Festival Video

Thousands of people descended on Paisley town centre on Friday 30 June – Sunday 2 July for the first-ever Weave festival, celebrating the town’s radical history […]
May 6, 2017

Woodside First Aid Post Disaster 6 May 1941

               Woodside First Aid Post                      6th May 1941              The […]
April 24, 2017

Renfrewshire honours heroic Victoria Cross recipient

A Paisley-born solider who was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) for ‘most conspicuous bravery’ during World War 1 has been honoured in a special ceremony in […]
March 15, 2017

Russell Institute celebrates 90th anniversary

This weekend (Sunday 19th March) marks 90 years since Paisley’s Russell Institute opened its doors to the public. To celebrate this monumental anniversary the team behind […]
February 26, 2017

Father of American Ornithology is honoured by his home town Paisley

ONE of Paisley’s famous sons who became known as the Father of American Ornithology has been honoured by his home town. A commemorative plaque paying tribute […]
November 29, 2016

“Star” Paisley Museum Burns manuscript to go on show every January

An original Burns manuscript that has been in Paisley Museum and Art Gallery’s collection for almost 100 years, but was only recently rediscovered and authenticated, is […]
November 15, 2016

Paisley Art Institute Heads Art Prizes in Glasgow

Paisley’s Art Credentials Confirmed at National Exhibition  Paisley’s history is credited with an award at the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Art’s 153rd Annual Exhibition. […]
October 12, 2016

Paisley Thread Mill/ Heritage Walk

Paisley Thread Mill Museum is staying open over the winter on a Wednesday afternoon 12 to 4pm (focus is on the Stitching Group)  and anyone can […]