History and heritage blog articles

Ten-year Vision with bold ideas for how Paisley could look is unveiled
The 'Vision for Paisley Town Centre 2030' study has been revealed - and aims to start a conversation about what might be possible in the town.
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First images revealed of new Learning and Cultural Hub
A vacant former retail unit at the heart of Paisley's High Street will be turned into a 21st-century community facility housing library services.
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Picturing Paisley
An exhibition of new work by the ‘Picturing Paisley’ photography group, brought together through Outspoken Arts. The group has researched the legacy of local thread and textiles manufacturing by considering Paisley’s past, present and future—creating their own photographic essays in response.
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Did you know?
Famous music venue The Bungalow played host to The Rezillos, The Skids, The Clash, The Jam, Orange Juice and Echo and the Bunnymen.
Paisley Museum gets major boost with £3.8million National Lottery funding
Plans to transform Paisley Museum have taken a step forward as The National Lottery Heritage Fund announced £3.8million support for the project.
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We're All Radicals Here!
As Paisley launches its inaugural book festival with a 'radical' theme, author Maggie Craig speaks about the radical roots of the town.
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Green light for £42m Paisley Museum project
Plans to turn Paisley Museum into a world-class destination have taken a step forward after planning permission was granted.
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Picturing Paisley
An exhibition of photographs by HNC Photography students from West College Scotland, exploring Paisley’s industrial past through its built environment.
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First images revealed of Paisley Arts Centre transformation
A quick glimpse of how one of Scotland's most vibrant small entertainment venues will look after a £2.8m transformation.
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What Paisley did next
We are putting investment in culture at the heart of everything we do - and harnessing the power of our internationally-significant story to transform our future.
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It has all the qualities of a major city, but still maintains the identity and charm you'd associate with a Scottish town. It also has a real sense of scale you wouldn't associate with many towns.

Amanda McMillan
Former CEO, Glasgow Airport

I love Paisley because you must have the only Abbey worldwide with an ’Alien’ gargoyle! #WhyILovePaisley

@JPBreslin
What's Our Story?

I've lived and worked around Paisley for the majority of my life and so it holds a special place for me - it'll always be a place I see as home. Paisley is unique with a great mix of people, places and events to enjoy throughout the year.

Gary Chittick
Photographer