Christian Blessing for the seven sentenced to death in 1697 under the witchcraft laws. On Tuesday 10th June 2014 there was a procession led by lady drummers “Sheeboom”. They met at Queen Street entrance to the Gallow Green Paisley. It then proceeded through to Maxwellton Street to Maxwellton Park at the corner of Newton Street.
Russell Institute plans set for another step forward Plans for a £5m refurbishment of one of Paisley’s finest buildings are about to take another step forward, with a team of experts set to be appointed to help lead the project. The Category-A-listed Russell Institute is due to be brought back into use under plans being
£100,000 plus investment for Coats Observatory Renfrewshire Council is investing over £100,000 on a repair and maintenance programme at Coats Observatory in Paisley. The work is the latest phase of the council’s programme to sustain and develop Renfrewshire’s heritage to support economic regeneration in the area. The Observatory will close from Monday June 9th to
Historical Wills of Scottish Soldiers Go Online The last wishes of Scottish soldiers at the Front: The National Records of Scotland release Soldiers’ Wills from WW1, WW2, the Boer War, Korean War and other conflicts between 1857 and 1964 The wills of 31,000 Scottish soldiers are being made available online by the National Records of
Paisley Methodist Central Hall On Easter Sunday, not only did we have a wonderful service at Paisley Methodist Central Hall in Gauze Street but, after roughly 8 years, we returned to our main Church on the first floor of this beautiful building. Over this past time, we have been worshiping in the Lesser Hall
New phone app showcases Paisley’s treasures. History-lovers are being encouraged to be a tourist in their own town thanks to…
New Loom Gallery at Paisley Museum Opened in Honour of Former Mill Girl Ellen Farmer MBE. A new gallery has…
WW1 centenary inspires new war memorial appeal. Renfrewshire Council is marking the centenary of the First World War by ensuring…
Council Leader’s community call over regeneration plans. The council unveiled proposals in January for a multi-million pound investment in Paisley’s…
The Great Tapestry of Scotland coming to Paisley. The Great Tapestry of Scotland exhibition will run from 3rd May until…
Bring It All Home at Paisley Museum. Paisley Museum welcomed over 70 guests on Thursday night to mark the opening…