Paisley History

October 28, 2021

Remembrance events 2021

Legion Scotland and its member community are custodians of Remembrance in Scotland and are involved in events around the country all year round. While Head Office […]
October 7, 2021

National Poetry Day Robert Tannahill

The Braes o’ Gleniffer Keen blaws the wind o’er the Braes o’ Gleniffer. The auld castle’s turrets are cover’d wi’ snaw; How chang’d frae the time […]
October 4, 2021

Who’s related to Mayflower Pilgrims reveal at Paisley u3a

A Scottish connection with the Mayflower Pilgrims’ voyage to America will soon be revealed.  Research Through People’s Family History service director, George English also shares the […]
September 10, 2021

Paisley memories become part of A-listed town hall’s legacy

A time capsule containing memories of life in Paisley has been placed inside the foundations of Paisley Town Hall during the £22m transformation into a landmark […]
June 30, 2021

Countdown to digital Sma’ Shot Day 2021

This weekend will see Paisley’s annual Sma’ Shot Day celebrations go digital for a second year as a series of online events are planned to mark […]
June 24, 2021

New walking tour will chart Paisley’s role in the Scottish Radical War of 1820

A new walking tour app is being launched to highlight the story of the Scottish Radical War of 1820 and Paisley’s role in the conflict. Paisley […]
June 23, 2021

Paisley punk scene celebrated in new film

A FILM about the legendary Paisley punk scene is being premiered on Renfrewshire Leisure’s online TV channel. The late 1970s and early 80s saw an explosion […]
May 15, 2021

Townscape Heritage/Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme

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March 26, 2021

Councillors asked to approve main works contractor for Paisley Museum project

Next week Renfrewshire councillors will be asked to approve the appointment of the main works contractor for Paisley Museum, marking the next step in transforming the […]