Built in 1762 by public subscription this was the meeting place for the town committee and courthouse for the Justice of the Peace, with the lower portion of the steeple used as a gaol. The building is six storeys high with a tall roof slated in a fish scale pattern. It houses the town clock, and those who climb the steep staircase are rewarded with fine views over Coupar Angus.
This last Scottish WW2 Prisoner of War Camp boasts a unique collection of listed Nissen huts, currently being adapted for new use by an eclectic mix of volunteers and small-scale craft businesses. Join the exhibition launch of historical pen and ink drawings, uniquely capturing past Arts and Entertainment in the camp.
Built around 1880 for Surgeon Major Frederick Robert Wilson of the 57th Brigade, Durn originally comprised the three main roofs in the centre of the present building. Acquired by the Pullars in 1890, numerous extensions and a stint in the ownership of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve preceded its purchase by Bell Ingram land and estate agents as their headquarters in 1962. Bell Ingram invites visitors to explore this beautiful building and enjoy its commanding views over the Tay.
There is a unique mud wall steading at Flatfield Farm. This is a traditional building technique which, although there are perhaps 50 examples in the area, is distinctly ‘at risk’. The Tay Landscape Partnership's four year programme of work in the Carse of Gowrie and beyond intends, as just one strand in its wide range of projects, to address the lack of ‘mud masons’, the use of inappropriate modern repairs and the overall misunderstandings about this craft skill which ought to be celebrated as the most ‘green’ building technique ever. At Flatfield the barn will, in due course, be surveyed and recorded by volunteers and the repairs will be undertaken as a training exercise.
A site steeped in history, Forteviot has links to 9th century Pictish king Kenneth MacAlpin. This late 18th century church retains an amazing collection of early medieval carved stones. Enjoy our exhibition and wander outside to see the beautifully crafted, modern carved stone.
Fortingall Kirk was built in the elegant Arts and Crafts style, replacing a Pre-Reformation Church on a 7th century religious site beside our ancient Yew Tree. View Pictish stone carvings inside and the ancient Celtic Font and early medieval gravestones in the Kirkyard. Enjoy our exhibition and guided walk through the village.
Friarton Recycling Centre (Waste Education Boardwalk), Friarton Depot & Earnside Energy (Organics Recycler, Binn Farm)
Perth and Kinross Council maintain the Waste Education Boardwalk located at Friarton Recycling Centre. The WEBWalk provides an innovative interpretation centre for school and community groups. Earnside Energy's composting facilities are located at Binn Farm in Glenfarg.
Glenalmond College was founded in 1847 by William Ewart Gladstone. The original Gothic-style buildings, including the stunning Chapel, were designed by the noted ecclesiastical architect, John Henderson. Later buildings were designed by Perth architect, Andrew Granger Heiton, and Sir Basil Spence.
Gleneagles House, Chapel and ruined Castle
The Haldanes have been at Gleneagles for seven hundred years and played a significant part in Scotland’s story, making this place a microcosm of our nation’s history. Hear the family’s history, take a guided tour round part of the house, visit the chapel and nearby castle ruins and enjoy the artwork by Mrs Haldane.
Greyfriars became the burgh's burial ground in 1580 because St John's kirkyard was full. It had previously been the site of the Franciscan Friary, founded by 1496 and dissolved in 1559. There is a fine group of 18th century stones, with traditional winged souls, hourglasses and skulls and crossbones.
Originating as a mid-15th century L-plan tower house, this 600 year old castle dramatically perches on a steep rocky outcrop overlooking the Carse of Gowrie. Drop in for a guided tour that includes the site’s designed landscape of terraced gardens, avenues and statues, doocot and uniquely accessible icehouse.
Inchture is a Grade 2 listed building which has recently been restored externally and refurbished internally to provide an accessible, modern facility which retains its 19th century character. During the refurbishment, a burial vault belonging to the Kinnaird family was discovered.
This Church of Scotland building is of early Gothic style with a square tower and an open timber roof which dates from 1909. The architect was John Robertson. A stained glass Chancel window by Shona McInnes of Halifax was installed in 2009. Invergowrie Parish Church has a War Memorial Garden within its grounds.
Once the private home of the Keir, and later, Balfour families, the beautiful early 19th century house of Kindrogan is set in wooded grounds on the banks of the river Ardle. Kindrogan is part of the Field Studies Council, an environmental education charity providing outdoor learning opportunities for all ages and abilities to discover, explore, and understand the environment.
The old Burying Ground at the west end of Kirkgate Park was also the location for the Parish Church until 1743 when a replacement was built on the High Street. This was one of four early places of worship around the Loch which were associated with St Serf’s Priory on one of the islands in the middle of the Loch. The earliest surviving headstone in the Graveyard is dated 1690. The Watchtower was constructed on the site of an earlier building in 1852, at the same time that the original oval medieval burying ground was extended in a rectangular shape towards the West, formerly it probably served as a lookout to guard against the ‘Resurrection Men’.
Erected in 1905 this is the only purpose built Masonic Lodge in Highland Perthshire. The vaulted roof gives excellent acoustic properties.
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Megginch Castle Orchard and Walled Garden
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An ancestral home of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland and with a connection to Robert the Bruce this Category A Listed building was purchased by the Murdoch Family in the mid 1980’s and has been restored and maintained since. As well as being a private home, it has been the offices of Murdoch Chartered Architects for twenty years, and is now also available for Bed & Breakfast on an exclusive basis, for weddings and for events, www.methvencastle.com
An Arts and Crafts style village hall designed by Curtis Green, last of the James Mclaren Office. Highlights include a beautiful oak scissor beam ceiling and Versailles dance floor. Enjoy our James McLaren Exhibition and guided tour of this Arts and Crafts village. Our archaeological exhibition features Fortingall’s early medieval monastery and recent discoveries from prehistoric times.
Moulin Kirk was rebuilt in 1875, retains key features of its predecessor and houses a wealth of information on the history and archaeology of the Pitlochry area. Explore the Heritage Centre and join our resident artist collective for a seasonal tonic of creative creations, including textiles, ink artworks, ceramics, prints, basketry and incantations.
Perth & Kinross Council buildings, 2 & 3-5 High Street
Originally the Head Office of the General Accident Fire and Life Association Corporation in 1901, the Council Headquarters was fully refurbished in 2015-2017. The Old Council Chambers at 3 High Street is an excellent wedding venue. Enjoy a tour and find out more about the history of these two buildings. A BSL interpreter signed tour will be available on Saturday 14th September at 14:30. A signed summary of this year's programme is available below.
Perth College UHI's Campus has seen many changes since opening in 1971, most recently with the construction of the Academy of Sport and Wellbeing. This vibrant campus provides a wide range of courses that attract a diverse student population to this key partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Built in the mid-1970s, Perth Community Fire Station provides cover for Perth and the wider Perthshire area. It is crewed by around eighty full-time fire fighters who operate three appliances, a heavy rescue unit, a technical rescue vehicle and a boat. The fire station also hosts Perth Fire and Rescue Training College which delivers scenario training for fire fighters.
Perth Concert Hall is Scotland's newest concert hall: it opened in 2005. Built as a millennium project, it has a dazzling glass-fronted foyer and copper-topped dome hall with a stunning auditorium and elegant studio. The open public area is home to Glassrooms cafe bar and our unique Threshold artspace for contemporary art.
Perth Congregational Church traces its roots back to 1794 – with the current Scots Gothic sandstone church opened in 1899. It was designed by Steele and Balfour, a Glasgow-based architectural practice. Original decorative timber pulpit, organ case and pews – with cast-iron columns, those at gallery level with decorated foliage capitals.
As part of Doors Open Days, and in an effort to dispel the many myths and 'tall stories' that are told about the happenings at crematoria, visitors had the opportunity to visit and see 'behind the scenes' at Perth Crematorium.
See all the latest Hollywood blockbusters at this 7 screen cinema in Perth. Designed by Kingussie based architect Alexander Cattanach Jr. the art deco Playhouse Cinema opened in 1933 and took only 9 weeks to complete. Tripled in the late 1970’s and re-furbished and extended to the current 7-screens in 1999, the B-Listed city centre cinema still retains many of the original art-deco features.
Perth Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court
Built in 1819 to a neo-Greek design by Sir Robert Smirke, this first new building on Perth’s Victorian riverside boasts and impressive colonnaded portico. Come see the court rooms and cells as part of our tour, meet the staff and Justice Partners and hear the history of our historic building.
Perth Theatre is an Edwardian styled 460 seated Theatre situated in the heart of Perth. After 113 years at its present High Street location, Perth Theatre is about to embark on an exciting new transformation project which will not only see its auditorium restored but also the creation of new 220 seat Studio Theatre space.
Royal Perth Golfing Society & County and City Club
The Perth Golfing Society was formed in 1824 and granted royal patronage by King William IV in 1833 - the first golfing society in the world to receive this honour. In 1878, the Club name was changed to The Royal Perth Golfing Society & County and City Club and in 1896 it moved to the current premises. Much of the Club's history is represented by the golfing artefacts and memorabilia on display.
It is just over 150 years since the wash house was first opened next to the well. Both were designed by the eminent architect David Bryce as part of a scheme to enhance the village. Scotlandwell-in-Bloom recently restored the buildings.
The home of Perth poet William Soutar, this house retains much of its period oak-panelled rooms, stained glass windows, ceramic fire surrounds and beautiful bookcases full of Soutar’s own books. Enjoy a visit with guides from the ‘Friends of William Soutar’ on hand and with poetry recitals at 12:00.
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Perth
The church was built in 1832 with the presbytery added in 1834. The population grew enormously through the 1840s and the church was enlarged and remodelled under the direction of Perth architect Andrew Heiton Jr.
St John's was completed in 1851 and over two phases between 2011 and 2014 was sensitively reordered internally. This work included paving the Sanctuary with slabs of stone from the Holy Land, all part of creating a light and welcoming building appropriate for worship in the 21st century.
Known as the town Kirk a church has been on this site since the 12th century and the oldest part of the existing building dates from the 15th century. The Kirk boasts a wealth of architectural craftsmanship including some magnificent stained glass windows. Climb the tower to see the largest collection of bells in the British Isles.
15th century (12th century predecessor); towers completed 1511; renovated 1926
St Leonard's in the Fields Church, Perth
This impressive Scots Gothic church and hall (1885), by John James Stevenson , dominates views of Perth from the South Inch. The distinctive Crown Tower is probably the first such tower in post-Reformation Scotland.
The Monastery is an example of the neo-gothic revival of the nineteenth century – the first Catholic Monastery to be built in Scotland since the Reformation. Enjoy the Monastic atmosphere of our main Church and have a cup of coffee or tea with some scones baked by our Chef.
This newly refurbished building standing on the bank of the River Tay has an iconic 212ft steeple. Built in 1871, the building retains the architecture, pipe organ and stained glass of its time as well as unique WW1 Black Watch colours.
The first cathedral to be built in Britain since the Reformation. Newly repaired, its stunning architecture features beautiful sculptures and stained glass. Join us for the feast of St Ninian and enjoy the cathedral’s treasures, live music and artists’ exhibitions. Drop in for a guided tour, children’s activities and refreshments.
Studios and Residence, 5 Melville Street
This building with tall minimalist facade and single window combines artist and architect studios and workshops with residential space. Existing workshops on the site have been renovated and frame a communal garden space and courtyard. Significant artwork is exhibited on all levels, including pieces by resident artist Arthur Watson.
A fine survival of an 18th century cottage. The cottage uniquely retains its Celtic Cuppills (‘crucks’), thatch and evidence for a hanging lum (central fireplace). Pre-book a tour for a detailed insight into the building’s development or drop in afterwards for a more general exploration of this rare vernacular heritage.
Balhousie Castle and the Black Watch Museum
Balhouise Castle dates to the 12th century and is home to the Black Watch Museum, a 5 star visitor attraction sharing the story of Scotland’s oldest Highland Regiment. There is also the highly acclaimed Castle Gift Shop and café.
This small building was built in 1874 to house a seismoscope to register earthquake shocks. It was the first purpose-built earthquake observatory in the western hemisphere and attempted to record the ground movements in this part of the world which led to Comrie being known as the 'Shaky Toon'. A modern seismograph from the British Geological Survey now operates inside the building and records earthquakes from locations all around the globe. Within the building, there is a full explanation of the history and science. Park on road and walk up (steep) track
Home to the visitor centre of the Royal Scottish Geographical society, the Fair Maid’s House is the oldest secular building in Perth. As ‘Arts & Entertainment’ we’ll be putting on geographical quizzes in our stylish Explorers’ library and showcasing the best of the Society’s images, films, ephemera and maps.
Internal wall from 1475; main building from 1620 onwards
St Michael's Church (B listed) was built in 1786 on the site of the first recorded 'Parish Church of Crefe' (1196) and Crieff's first Parish School (1593). Join us for a day of entertainment, with music, storytelling and historical interpretation. Discover if you have ancestors interred in this highly significant historical site.
Explore Scotland’s first lending library, adjacent medieval Innerpeffray Chapel with decorative murals, the newly refurbished Victorian Schoolhouse and brand new river path. Visit Linda Russell’s exhibition of botanical illustrations and on Sunday celebrate the grand opening of our new heritage trail, with fun activities, market stalls, Roman Camp, hog roast and guided tours.
1507-08 (chapel), 1762 (library) and 1847 (school)
Library Room of the Perthshire Society of Natural Science
This 1930’s library has been central to Perthshire’s cultural and intellectual life. The Society will be highlighting its internationally acclaimed contribution to the study of willows. Drop in to view rare early volumes, seldom-seen exhibits and traditional willow use linked to a tour of Perth’s North Inch willows.
The outbuildings housing this press were originally built as a cottage, stable and wagon-shed to the Grade B listed Beech Hill House (1750-1800). See and try your hand at historical letterpress printing. View our rare machinery, including typecasters and presses, and dozens of old gadgets and objects from the trade.
The Scottish Gliding Centre & Portmoak Priory site
Situated on the eastern shores of Loch Leven, the Scottish Gliding Centre is the largest gliding club in Scotland. It operates all year round from a grass airfield and membership is open to all. Once home to the early Christian Culdees, Portmoak Chapel dates back to about 850AD. The monks were of Irish origin and established a monastery on nearby St. Serf's Island in Loch Leven. We will continue to add to our knowledge of this site through archaeological investigations this summer. The vestiges of the chapel and graveyard have been recently restored by the Kinross-shire Civic Trust.
An atmospheric church with medieval origins and a Covenanter connection, now best known to Outlander fans as Cranesmuir Church, scene of the infamous Witch Trial. For centuries churches have been the setting and inspiration for artistic endeavour. Meet our resident artists, see their work, and learn about their craft.
1632 (incorporating earlier fabric), extended 1789 and 1810
Tullibole Castle is a 17th Century A-listed Castle set in peaceful countryside. The Moncreiff family home is steeped in history with lots of romantic tales and folklore. Enjoy a tour of part of the castle and its grounds, which include a ruined 9th Century church, a maze and a 150-yard moat.
The United Lodge of Dunkeld No 14 meets at the Masonic Temple, Tay Terrace. This is a former Free Church of Scotland building which dates back to the 1800s.
VisionPK: Perth & Kinross Sensory Centre
Based in a former church dating back to 1849, VisionPK provides specialist support for blind and partially sighted, deaf and hard of hearing people of all ages in Perth & Kinross. Following its role as a place of worship, the building has been the Perth Forces Canteen and the Red Cross Centre before being converted for its current use in 2002/3.
Strathallan School sits in 153 acres of what was formerly the Ruthven family estate. At its heart is Freeland House, built in 1825 and designed by leading architect William Burn. Today the school combines its historical heart with a superb range of new facilities supporting academics, sports and the arts. The founder's ethos of 'opportunities for all to excel' still applies today.
Old Originals: Guided Walking Tour of Perth's Built Heritage
Perth is blessed with a wonderful Georgian heritage. As part of Doors Open Day, local historian Dr Norman Watson conducted a 90-minute walk around the city's Georgian highlights, focusing on buildings from around two centuries ago which continue to fulfil their original purpose.
The Guildry Incorporation is directly descended from Perth’s merchant guild founded in 1210. Come along and meet some of today’s Guildrymen and discover our fascinating medieval history and learn about the Guildry’s present-day role. And it’s a rare opportunity to view our precious 15th century Lockit Book.
The Old Academy was built between 1803 and 1807 as the Public Seminaries to house Perth Grammar and Perth Academy together in a suitable new building. It was designed by Robert Reid, the principal Government architect in Scotland in the first half of the 19th. Today the old school is divided into commercial units but teaching goes on.
A unique opportunity to learn first-hand about this significant infrastructure improvement project from the expert engineers involved in its design and construction. Visitors will receive a project overview presentation followed by a minibus tour of the site, making use of our on-site viewing platforms.
The Church is a rectangular building with an eighty foot tower and a Pagoda style top. Built in 1824 it was the former parish Church and is on a site where a church has been since the 12th Century. The building is currently used by Blairgowrie Players local drama club. It is used for rehearsals and storage of costumes and props and has recently been refurbished.
This listed building was gifted to the village in 1931. It was heralded at the time as the most artistic in design in Scotland. Tours will take place during the weekend to showcase the hall. Artists will be exhibiting and providing demonstrations of painting techniques.
St. Anne’s boasts a fine organ built by Harrison & Harrison of Durham, beautiful stained glass windows and an oak reredos depicting the Last Supper. Our Mini Arts Festival features an arts & crafts display, quilting demonstration and drop-in workshop with local artist Roz Arno-Button. Sunday’s highlight is a music recital by Walter Blair (organ & keyboard) and Geoffrey Bridge (oboe)!
St Michael and All Angels’ Episcopal Church
Rev. William Sugden’s last commission: a simple stone building with iron clad flèche, wood-panelled interior, carved stone font, hand-crafted kneelers and embroidered altar frontal. Enjoy a five-mile sound walk along the Cateran trail with stories of people baptised here. Bring your own smartphone and headphones or book onto the guided tour.
Textile Conservation/Restoration Workshop
Located in an early Victorian stable block, our busy workshop still uses some of the building’s old features, like the stall floor drainage system and horse troughs. Come and see us at work as we celebrate our 30th anniversary of working in conservation. We conserve a range of modern and historic textiles.
Rebuilt on the footprint of its 1749 predecessor, this 1880’s city centre church displays a wealth of craftsmanship, including stained glass windows and beautiful tapestries. Enjoy our picture exhibition and sanctuary tour and learn about the church’s history and its strong links with the local community. Teas, coffee and biscuits served.
An excellent early 19th century villa, overlooking Perth’s South Inch and retaining many decorative features, including plasterwork, joinery and an open-well staircase. Drop in for a brief guided tour and stay to enjoy our fine art and ceramics exhibition, poem readings, information on Subud and Susila Dharma, live music, refreshments and a seminar on traditional tenement maintenance.
The picturesque coloured glass is newer than the church, and was a replacement for the original glass which was shattered by a bomb blast during World War II. See the boy with the football and the lady with the Vacuum cleaner in this beautiful feature.
This grey stone kirk, of Gothic style, has a set of four stained glass windows entitled "God's Gifts to the Universe", designed by Leslie MacFie (BA Hons.), which were installed to mark the church's 150th anniversary. Refurbished in the 1950s, the light-coloured African hardwood pews light up the sanctuary.
Built in 1738 and was a place of worship for almost 250 years. Today though, you're more likely to visit here to watch a gig, panto, play or stand-up show. For Doors Open Days, Paisley Arts Centre will do what it does best by putting on a selection of arts, theatre and film activities for visitors, all with an animal theme!
The Bull Inn is one of the oldest pubs in Paisley. It was designed by one of Paisley's most famous architects, William D McLelland, who was a student of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and he designed many buildings in Paisley including this and St Matthew's Church. Built in 1901, it still contains the very rare Art Nouveau decoration and style with listed status on internal features including the stained glass, bar and the snugs in the rear. Our pub was also used as a location in the 2008 film The Stone of Destiny.
An 18th Century weavers' cottage and loom shop which showcase the living and working conditions of a weaver's family in the 1750s, and a small row of mill workers cottages from the 19th Century. The cottages contain many fascinating artefacts and are linked by a 19th century heritage garden.
The headquarters of Renfrewshire Council features a Customer Service Centre and Council Chambers. The Council Chambers, suspended over the public service desks, are elliptical in shape to embody the principles of equality and inclusive debate in local democracy.
The church's steeple is one of the most pronounced on Paisley's skyline. The Hill organ has been newly restored. The church contains a stunning plaster ceiling together with seven notable stained glass windows.
Paisley - Holy Trinity & St Barnabas Scottish Episcopal Church
There has been an Episcopalian presence in Paisley since 1817 when the congregation of Holy Trinity was founded. This building was erected and named Trinity Chapel in 1833 and extended in the 1880s. In 2003, the congregation of St Barnabas Church (on Castle Street) merged with that of Holy Trinity.
The church dates back over 100 years . The simple, early pointed Gothic exterior is counterbalanced by a richly decorated interior, featuring mosaic and fine stained glass.
A church with a spacious Gothic interior. There are six glass windows by various artists, four Edwardian and one by James Wright (d. 1947).
Kilbarchan Parish Church can be found just off Steeple Square, in the centre of the village of Kilbarchan. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1787, with the congregation worshipping in the unfurnished church a year later.
This Gothic revival church of considerable architectural merit has a steeple which reaches for the sky. It's one of a limited number of churches in Scotland with eight or more bells. Certainly, the accomplished treatment of the cruciform plain interior design helped Blanc to win the commission for the Coats Memorial Church. The congregation has very strong musical interests including a choir, handbell team & orchestra.
Built by TG Abercrombie on land which was in the corner (neuk) of the garden of the Abbott of Paisley, Wallneuk North Church opened in 1915 with Britain at war. It contains one of the last working pipe organs built by Abbott & Smith.
This Category A-listed mid-Victorian building often referred to as the Disney Castle was designed and built in French Gothic Style by James Jamieson Lamb and Baillie James Barr Lamb. Drop in and visit the Community Museum which tells the story of Renfrew's rich heritage or take a tour of the grand hall and function rooms. Come along and experience a trip 'frew time!
Take a peek inside this operational fire station, take seat in one of the fire engines and get fire safety advice from the experts.
The family home of Paisley's weaver poet, Robert Tannahill, is now home to Paisley Burns Club, the Tannahill-McDonald Club and the Paisley Bohemian Club.
This is a square Scottish villa with granite causs facing and honey stone mullions. It is the home of John McLaughlin, A.K.A. the Govan Chairman. He has a fascinating collection of quirky hand carved chairs including a poignant tribute to Andy Murray's home town of Dunblane, along with some chairs celebrating his fantastic achievements.
St Matthew's was built in 1905-1907 in a mix of Gothic and Art Nouveau styles by Paisley Architect W D McLennan, who was a member of the congregation. The church is regarded by many as Scotland's most significant Art Nouveau Church. McLennan originally intended the design to include a massive spire but it was decided late in 1907 to abandon this costly embellishment.
Virtual reconstruction of All Hallows Church (Inchinnan), built in 1900 and demolished in 1965 to allow the extension of the airfield at Abbotsinch. Created for the Inchinnan Historical Interest Group. The digital reconstruction is based on historic photographs and floorplans. Some of them can be found on Canmore: https://canmore.org.uk/site/43063/inchinnan-old-parish-church-and-graveyard. Most of the stained windows originally from All Hallows are now at Inchinnan Parish Church. These were used on the virtual reconstruction, as well as a number of historical drawings of the missing windows. You can find more information about the stained glass windows at IHIG’s website: https://myinchinnan.org.uk/stained-glass/ This is a second version of this model, which was updated to add new details based on historical documentation, as well as annotations and clearer images of the stained glass windows. Given that these changes were required, the entirety of the 3D model was also reviewed and improved.
Built by the Coats family in memory of Thomas Coats, the building is the epitome of Victorian neo-gothic splendour. One of the most opulent Baptist Churches in Britain, the church's eight arched crown spire is a principal feature of Paisley's skyline. The interior abounds with highly carved oak, marble and alabaster.
The museum houses a wealth of treasures, from ancient Egyptian artefacts to reminders of our industrial past and natural history. The pillar gallery has recently been refurbished with original Victorian architecture and double barrelled vaulted ceiling fully restored.
Known as the 'porridge bowl' because of the shape of its beautiful dome, this was originally a school bequeathed to the town by local grocer John Neilson. The building was converted into apartments in 1993 and won a prestigious Saltire Award for its conversion. The large atrium has a statue of a Greek philosopher Diogenes, sculpted by Paisley's Alexander Stoddart (Sculptor in Ordinary to the Queen).
Built in 1932 to replace the 1808 church in East Buchanan Street, St Mirin's is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Paisley and became a cathedral for the newly formed Diocese of Paisley in 1948. It continues to serve as a parish church, with recent renovations taking place in 2012.
Johnstone - Johnstone High Parish Church
This striking octagonal building was built in 1792 and began life as a Chapel of Ease under the auspices of Paisley Abbey. Features include 10 stained glass windows and tributes to those who lost their lives in both World Wars.
Paisley Abbey is a parish church of the Church of Scotland on the east bank of the White Cart Water in the centre of the town of Paisley, Renfrewshire, about 12 miles west of Glasgow, in Scotland. Its origins date from the 12th century, based on a former Cluniac monastery.
1163 with many additions throughout the centuries.
The Anchor Mill stands as a proud reminder of Paisley's great industrial heritage. Located at the Hammills on the White Cart River, this landmark Grade A listed Domestic Finishing Mill was built in 1886 and is one of the few remaining buildings of the Anchor Mill complex. At the centre of the building is the elegant, 4 storied, sun-lit Atrium.
Opened in 1871, Paisley Free Library and Museum was designed by John Honeyman in an austere Greek revival style. The original building has been extended several times and is A-listed. There's no need for you to be bored on a visit to the library.
All buildings are in a Tudor Gothic style with steep gabled roofs and built in grey sandstone with gold sandstone cressings. The stables were impeccably restored and imaginatively adapted in 2001 by Mike & Sue Thornley. The building serves as a training centre for Erskine.
Modest gothic church but with splendid stained glass memorialising the laird and mill owners. The two west side windows, 1858, gifted by the Harveys of Castle Semple, the main window for a "delightful daughter" who died in 1871. Windows to east, 1880s, by W & JJ Kerr of Glasgow and to north and south 1990s, commemorate three generations of McNabs.
Nave 1858, choir & transepts 1880s, hall 1911 & 19
Lochwinnoch Parish Church opened on 2nd October 1808. The building is octagonal in shape, built by "one Andrew from Kilbarchan" a Mason who went bankrupt during the construction. The church sits behind a high Doric porch, with classical belfry, clock and spire. A Gothic church hall (1901) is to the rear.
The museum documents the history of the burgh of Johnstone, particularly the industrial heritage of the town. Displays include photographs, maps and objects related to various well-known industries including Paton's shoelace factory, as well as some lesser-known ones such as the mousetrap factory!
This museum is housed in the late 19th century Mile End Mill of the Anchor Thread Works - the last working mill building in Paisley. See machinery and artefacts relating to Paisley & Renfrewshire's vast linen, silk and cotton thread industries.
The union of the Martyrs and Sandyford Churches was formalised in November 2009 and a presence is maintained at both Broomlands Street and Montgomery Road.
Paisley - Brediland Allotment Association
The Brediland Allotments were established in 1916, local knowledge states it was gifted by a generous farmer. With over 50 plots and 8 pigeon fanciers, Brediland Allotments hold something for all ages in the community from under 5?s to older adults.