Such a lot going for Paisley but sadly a lot of people don't seem to see it. Also sadly, it's currently a shadow of its former self thanks to out of town shopping malls and the closing down of many businesses factories bearing famous names over the last 50 years or so, particularly the thread industry (e.g., you will no doubt be aware of the famous Paisley pattern). The Town Hall and Abbey (where King Robert III of Scotland is entombed and Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert the Bruce) take prominent place of course but so glad you also featured Coat's Memorial Church in your video. Definitely, a gem (and featured in one episode of Outlander, if you're a fan). Guessing by your accent, you might be interested to know Alexander Gardner was born in Paisley. Gardner is famous for his photography during the American Civil War. People from Paisley are known as 'Paisley Buddies' and famous 'Buddies' include actors, Gerard Butler and Tom Conti and musicians, Gerry Rafferty and Paolo Nuttini. The Wallace family also held lands in nearby Elderslie where William Wallace is reputed to have been born and educated by the Cluniac monks in Paisley Abbey. I hope you found it a great base for exploring the West Coast of Scotland.
Such a lot going for Paisley but sadly a lot of people don't seem to see it. Also sadly, it's currently a shadow of its former self thanks to out of town shopping malls and the closing down of many businesses factories bearing famous names over the last 50 years or so, particularly the thread industry (e.g., you will no doubt be aware of the famous Paisley pattern). The Town Hall and Abbey (where King Robert III of Scotland is entombed and Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert the Bruce) take prominent place of course but so glad you also featured Coat's Memorial Church in your video. Definitely, a gem (and featured in one episode of Outlander, if you're a fan). Guessing by your accent, you might be interested to know Alexander Gardner was born in Paisley. Gardner is famous for his photography during the American Civil War. People from Paisley are known as 'Paisley Buddies' and famous 'Buddies' include actors, Gerard Butler and Tom Conti and musicians, Gerry Rafferty and Paolo Nuttini. The Wallace family also held lands in nearby Elderslie where William Wallace is reputed to have been born and educated by the Cluniac monks in Paisley Abbey. I hope you found it a great base for exploring the West Coast of Scotland.
Yes, we really enjoyed it, and were thrilled to come upon so many historical treasures on our explorations.
Paisley is a town in it's own rights, not a suburb🤦♀️
I'm sure you're right. We really enjoyed the area.