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Paisley Attractions
Listed below are attractions in Paisley:
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Coats Observatory is a place of great scientific importance, and has been an institution that has been involved in mapping the skies for a great many years. The interesting complex is open for the public to look around on...
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Crookston Castle affords beautiful views of southwest Glasgow and is one of the most important historical fortifications in this area. On top of a natural hill, Sir Robert de Croc built the original castle in the 12th Century from...
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In 1163 a community of Cluniac monks set up a monastery near St Mirin’s shrine. This monastery later became Paisley Abbey and was rebuilt and restored in the 14th century. There are beautiful stained glass windows, the Barochan Cross, royal...
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Paisley Museum and Art Gallery is the cultural hub for this community in Scotland, holding an exceptional collection of works of art and historical artefacts that relate to the history of Paisley. The museum was opened in 1871 after...
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This museum was opened in 1997, and has become the number one source for anyone looking to find out more about the history and the people of this area. Within the collection, six hundred years of Renfrew as a...
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This cottage is the only surviving building from Shuttle Street that was built in 1735 and continued to grow until the mid 1750s. An important part of the weaving heritage of the area, the cottage was used by Kerr...
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Set in the relaxing surroundings of Pollock Park is The Burrell Collection - a wonderful, award-winning gallery of Sir William Burrell’s extensive and stunning art collection. The collection had been left as a gift, together with £250,000 for the construction...
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Celebrating a long and illustrious history, much of which is associated with industry, this museum was established in order to bring to life the many stages that have led to the place that visitors see today. The collection includes...
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Fossil Grove is situated in Glasgow and represents one of the more extraordinary discoveries that has been made within the city. The fossil collection is massive and was stumbled upon by accident at the roots of a collection of...
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Glasgow Science Centre is one of Scotland’s must-see visitor attractions. The Science Mall provides hundreds of hands-on exhibits, interactive workshops and live science entertainment. Immerse yourself in the IMAX Cinema - grab your 3D glasses and enjoy the IMAX experience...
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An artificial ski and snowboard centre with three slopes that caters for every taste, children of all levels and other lessons in group or private sessions. Floodlit slopes allow visitors to enjoy the facilities well into the evening. You don’t...
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Located to the south of Glasgow city centre in Scotland, the site where Hampden Park is located has been used as a venue for football matches since 1903, although the stadium has changed significantly since then. A venue for some...
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The Maxwell family has lived at Pollok House since the mid-13th century. Three earlier castles were replaced by the present house (c1740) after consultation with William Adam. The house was extended in 1890 by Sir John Stirling Maxwell, and now...
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This fascinating museum presents the history of schooling in Scotland in an interactive way, allowing visitors to step inside the classroom and see how things were done in the past. Eminent architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh between 1903 and 1906...
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The Scottish Football Museum opened in May 2001 and is housed within Hampden Park Stadium, the oldest football ground in the world. The collection is designed to reflect the long and illustrious history of football in Scotland, a passion...
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The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour is one of the leading tourist attractions in the city of Glasgow. The ship has been painstakingly and lovingly restored by the Clyde Maritime Trust and houses an independent museum containing a wealth...
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