Sandra’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Paisley Abbey, Scotland, was founded in the 12th century as a Monastery of the Cluniac Order. Monks came from Shropshire, England, to establish the Monastery. The Abbey has a gift shop and a coffee shop. It is open from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm daily but best to check that before going.
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Paisley Abbey
Abbey ClosePaisley Abbey, Scotland, was founded in the 12th century as a Monastery of the Cluniac Order. Monks came from Shropshire, England, to establish the Monastery. The Abbey has a gift shop and a coffee shop. It is open from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm daily but best to check that before going.
All around Paisley you will find reference to the Coats family. The family owned the thread mills in Paisley and were also great benefactors of the town.
Coats observatory is one such gift. It has a working orerry and telescope for studying the stars.
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Coats Observatory
49 Oakshaw St WAll around Paisley you will find reference to the Coats family. The family owned the thread mills in Paisley and were also great benefactors of the town.
Coats observatory is one such gift. It has a working orerry and telescope for studying the stars.
The town of Paisley is working hard to save this beautiful building. It is a Baptist Church and has a full submersion pool for baptism in the Christian faith. Links to the Coats family again.
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Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church
High StreetThe town of Paisley is working hard to save this beautiful building. It is a Baptist Church and has a full submersion pool for baptism in the Christian faith. Links to the Coats family again.
Great place for families. Swings etc for the children and, in the summer, miniature railway for the children. The pond is used by miniature boat enthusiasts. Small coffee shop.
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Barshaw Park
176A Glasgow RdGreat place for families. Swings etc for the children and, in the summer, miniature railway for the children. The pond is used by miniature boat enthusiasts. Small coffee shop.
At the corner of Lady Lane and Wellmeadow Street there is a memorial to the "Slug and Bottle' incident in Paisley. This court case has formed the basis of international, consumer law. Providers of merchandise now have a responsibility to their customers to ensure their merchandise is safe for use, i.e, there should not be a slug in a bottle of lemonade!
Lady Lane
Lady LaneAt the corner of Lady Lane and Wellmeadow Street there is a memorial to the "Slug and Bottle' incident in Paisley. This court case has formed the basis of international, consumer law. Providers of merchandise now have a responsibility to their customers to ensure their merchandise is safe for use, i.e, there should not be a slug in a bottle of lemonade!
This car park offers panoramic views of the Clyde Valley. From here you can see Glasgow Airport, The River Clyde and the Kilpatrick Hills. There are lovely country walks here too.
Gleniffer Braes Car Park
Glenfield RoadThis car park offers panoramic views of the Clyde Valley. From here you can see Glasgow Airport, The River Clyde and the Kilpatrick Hills. There are lovely country walks here too.
A few minutes drive from our listing. Trains evert 10 minutes to Glasgow Central Station with connections to Edinburgh. You can also take trains to Clyde Coast destinations Ayr, Troon, Largs, Gourock, Wemyss Bay and Ardrossan with ferry connections to Rothesay, Dunoon, Millport and Arran. There is also a train connect from here to Glasgow Airport, Prestwick Terminal.
Gilmour Street Station
A few minutes drive from our listing. Trains evert 10 minutes to Glasgow Central Station with connections to Edinburgh. You can also take trains to Clyde Coast destinations Ayr, Troon, Largs, Gourock, Wemyss Bay and Ardrossan with ferry connections to Rothesay, Dunoon, Millport and Arran. There is also a train connect from here to Glasgow Airport, Prestwick Terminal.
Home of famous Paisley poet Robert Tannahill. This cottage had a thatched roof until recently.
Tannahill Cottage
11 Queen StHome of famous Paisley poet Robert Tannahill. This cottage had a thatched roof until recently.
This is a museum of weaving; one of the main industries of Paisley in the past. There is a Sma' Shot Parade in July each year to commemorate the weavers who challenged their masters and won. At the time of the Sma' Shot dispute, the Paisley pattern was becoming more popular and ever more intricate to weave. The weavers had to insert and extra row of stitches to support the pattern but their masters would not pay for this additional work. The weavers went on strike and won!
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Sma' Shot Cottages
George PlaceThis is a museum of weaving; one of the main industries of Paisley in the past. There is a Sma' Shot Parade in July each year to commemorate the weavers who challenged their masters and won. At the time of the Sma' Shot dispute, the Paisley pattern was becoming more popular and ever more intricate to weave. The weavers had to insert and extra row of stitches to support the pattern but their masters would not pay for this additional work. The weavers went on strike and won!
Food scene
Bianco E Nero
27 Gauze StThis is a lovely lunch/coffee spot in Paisley. Near the centre of town.
Lovely Italian food. Cheaper in the early evening. Best to book as it is always busy.
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Trattoria Genova
4 Glasgow RdLovely Italian food. Cheaper in the early evening. Best to book as it is always busy.
Cardosi's
4 Storie StNice food. Best to book.
Zambretto Old Sneddon
42-46 Old Sneddon StLovely food. Live music Friday and Saturday about 9 pm.
Very reasonably proced food and beverages. It is within walking distance of our listing. Children served up to 8 pm.
The Lord Lounsdale
Lounsdale RoadVery reasonably proced food and beverages. It is within walking distance of our listing. Children served up to 8 pm.
Thai Siam 2
25 Lawn StreetChinese food. Very nice.
This is a nice wee pub for a pre dinner drink and is walking distance to all the restaurants listed.
The Wee Howff
53 High StThis is a nice wee pub for a pre dinner drink and is walking distance to all the restaurants listed.
Jam Jar
28 Henderson StreetContemporary food.
Castelvecchi
10 New StTraditional Scottish 'suppers' to eat-in or take away.
La Banca Italian
63 Neilston RdLovely Italian food all day but also just a coffee if that' s all you want!
Bull Inn
7 New StAtmospheric traditional pub with many original features.