Things to do - Paisley

Free summer days out in Paisley and Renfrewshire
The school summer holidays are almost upon us! There's loads of great events, activities and family days out in Renfrewshire - and they're all free!
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Paisley Art Institute is on the road!
The Institute's 131st annual exhibition will take place in Paisley's Piazza Shopping Centre - right in the heart of town!
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Top summer days out in Renfrewshire
Enjoy top days out in Renfrewshire during the summer holidays with these amazing activities, events and places to visit for all the family.
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Did you know?
In 1834, over £1 million pounds worth of shawls were produced locally - worth over £1 billion in today's money.
Your weekend round-up: 14 June 2019
Whether you’re out with friends, spending quality time with family or flying solo, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Renfrewshire this weekend.
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Tickets on sale now for The Spree
The line-up is in for Paisley's annual The Spree festival – with Glasvegas, Gruff Rhys, PP Arnold and Hue and Cry among the acts coming to town this October.
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Enjoy an out of this world experience in Paisley this summer with Bricks in Space trail
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landings with the LEGO® Bricks in Space trail this summer, brought to you by Paisley First.
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Paisley's Architectural Heritage: Some Key Buildings and their Designers
A daylong conference exploring Paisley's architectural heritage. With a keynote address by Professor John Hume, subjects include: Charles Wilson; John Honeyman; Rowand Anderson; Peddie & Kinnear; T.G. Abercrombie; Paisley Library and The Secret Collection.
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Sma' Shot Weavers in Residence present: Mapping Paisley's Textile Trade
Sma' Shot Weavers in Residence present: Mapping Paisley's Textile Trade: an exhibition and three workshops will be located at 69 High Street, Made in Paisley as part of celebrations for Paisley's Sma' Shot Day 2019. This event is supported by TH.CARs2.
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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