Paisley History

December 28, 2020

275 years on, Jacobite debt to Paisley remains unpaid

On 29 December 1745, exactly 275 years ago to the day, the Jacobites led by Bonnie Prince Charlie issued a summons to the then Paisley Town […]
December 23, 2020

Paisley historic buildings being restored to former glory as TH.CARS2 project progresses

A £4.5m project to restore some of Paisley town centre’s historic architecture to its former glory has now completed work at several prominent sites on and […]
December 18, 2020

Buddie the Lion goes global!

Buddie the Lion, the Paisley First mascot, has gone global with an autograph request this week received all the way from Little Rock, Arkansas in America!  […]
December 9, 2020

Provost’s Community Awards 2021

December 9, 2020

Paisley Museum receives major funding pledge from The Hugh Fraser Foundation

Paisley Museum has received a £200,000 capital funding pledge of support from The Hugh Fraser Foundation towards its transformation into a world-class cultural destination, payable once […]
October 5, 2020

Bid to capture Paisley Town Hall memories for future generations

PEOPLE are being given the chance to record their memories of Paisley Town Hall in a unique book that will be read by future generations. Artist […]
October 3, 2020

West Region Scouts launches Save Lapwing Lodge Appeal

Lapwing Lodge is the cradle of a million Scouting memories, but its very future is in serious doubt due to the Covid crisis. Tonight, West Region […]
September 18, 2020

Film captures the day celebs were tee-ed up to play Renfrew Golf Club

IT was the day huge crowds turned out at Renfrew Golf Club to catch a glimpse of famous celebrities playing in a charity tournament. One of […]