Paisley History

June 18, 2019

Renfrewshire gets ready for Barshaw fun

People from all over Renfrewshire will be heading to one of Paisley’s prettiest parks this weekend for a gala day for all the family. This year’s […]
May 31, 2019

High Street building back in business with new tenants and homes

A formerly-empty building on Paisley High Street has been brought back to life as a new home for businesses and residents – in what is believed […]
May 24, 2019

Archaeologists go underground to unearth secrets of Paisley landmark

The biggest-ever exploration of one of Renfrewshire’s most mysterious historical features is now underway – and hopes to unveil some centuries-old secrets. An archaeological dig has […]
May 10, 2019

Renfrewshire creatives in line for cash boost

Renfrewshire’s cultural scene is in line for a cash boost as groups benefit from the latest rounds of two cultural grants. Councillors have approved the latest […]
May 9, 2019

Programme revealed for annual Sma’ Shot Day celebration…as event goes on the move

This year’s Sma’ Shot Day celebration will see day-long spectacular of parades and partying in Paisley town centre – as the event returns to its roots […]
May 4, 2019

LNP Promotions Presents Eddi Reader

Live at Thomas Coats Memorial as part of the 100 Days to Save Coats, LNP Promotions put on a gig which just blew all 700 members […]
April 5, 2019

Mysteries of Paisley’s medieval Abbey Drain to be uncovered during Big Dig

A team of intrepid experts will go underground to solve a centuries-old mystery this summer during the biggest exploration yet of Paisley’s unique medieval Abbey Drain. […]
March 11, 2019

to produce world’s first fair trade tartan in Cambodia

A historic dye vat, once used in Paisley’s famous Coats mills, is being gifted to fair trade thread maker Villageworks who create products using the Coats […]
January 14, 2019

PAISLEY’S “EXCLAMATION MARK” COULD BE SAVED SAYS PLACE MAKERS

One of Scotland’s most iconic structures could be saved from ruin – with an expert team of place makers gearing up to raise £1.5million for its […]