Paisley Museum and Art Galleries
A large number of displays include local industry and weaving plus a natural history section. The galleries mainly show works by Scottish artists. The museum building dates to 1871 and was build by Glasgow architect John Honeyman and was paid for by Sir Peter Coats
The Arts Centre
Formerly the 'Liegh Kirk' Low Church of the town, the building is now a vibrant arts centre where you can take in a live performance or relax in the cafe and bar areas.
Paisley Abbey
Sections of the building date back 800 years. Now a protestant church, it is the only abbey in Scotland to have survived the reformation. Several Kings of Scotland are buried here.
Russell Institute
An architecturally interesting building, dating form the 1930's, on the corn of New Street and Causeyside Street.
Coats Observatory
The observatory was built in 1883 to house a 5 inch equatorial telescope. The original telescope can still be seen and used.
Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church
This large red sandstone building, constructed in the Gothic style during the 19th century, dominates the centre of the town.
Sma Shot Cottages
These examples of 18th and 19th century weavers cottages that have been preserved in their original state, proved an incite into life of ordinary people two hundred years ago.
John Neilson Institution
Opened in 1952, this old school building displays some interesting architecture. The building has now been converted into modern housing.