Paisley History

August 29, 2019

First images revealed for £42m Paisley Museum transformation

The first images showing how Paisley Museum will become a world-class destination telling the town’s globally-significant stories and bringing huge volumes of new footfall to the […]
August 14, 2019

Renfrewshire launches new Respectful Funeral Service to help with funeral costs

Communities in Renfrewshire will be supported with the cost of a loved one’s funeral thanks to a new service offered by Renfrewshire Council. The council is […]
August 8, 2019

Renfrewshire history fans get the chance to go underground at Doors Open Days

Intrepid members of the public are being given the chance to experience a piece of medieval archaeology up close in celebration of Renfrewshire’s history and heritage. […]
July 31, 2019

Take a closer look at Renfrewshire’s hidden treasures at Doors Open Days 2019

From medieval underground structures and buildings steeped in history, to allotments, fire stations and music schools, there will be plenty to celebrate about Renfrewshire at Doors […]
July 18, 2019

Groups invited to join Spooktacular parade for Paisley Halloween Festival

Renfrewshire community groups are being invited to take centre stage at Paisley’s Halloween Festival…by joining the spooktacular parade. The award-winning festival – the biggest of its […]
July 7, 2019

Sma Shot Day 2019 Video

Sma’ Shot Day 2019 was a fantastic day out for thousands of Paisley buddies as we watched the parade come down from Brodie Park at the […]
July 7, 2019

Thousands enjoy parades, pyrotechnics and performances as Sma’ Shot Day takes over Paisley town centre

A crowd of thousands enjoyed an all-day family spectacular of parades, performances and pyrotechnics as one of the world’s oldest workers’ festivals took over Paisley town […]
July 4, 2019

Sma’ Shot Day 2019

The Sma’ Shot celebration always takes place on the first Saturday in July – to mark the time of year when the weavers and their families […]
June 24, 2019

Cabinet Secretary sees behind scenes as Paisley museum transformation takes shape

Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work Derek Mackay was given a behind-the-scenes tour of the ongoing work to transform Paisley Museum into a […]