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Shetland's only wool spinning mill, established in 1980 and producing pure Shetland yarns, knitwear and woven material.
Home of the Bruces of Sumburgh, Sand Lodge is an impressive laird’s house that dates from the 18th and 19th centuries. An unusual, category B-listed,…
This A listed, classical laird’s house was built in 1754 for Sir Andrew Mitchell of Westshore, the stone work, including that of the garden walls…
An imposing former laird's house, with castellated farm- buildings and 19C. extension to rear, the red roof-tiles were ballast from visiting Spanish…
Catch the ferry at West Burrafirth on foot at 8.45 (sailing at 9.00) The day will begin on Papa Stour in the island's waiting room by the pier with a…
The first of a new generation of vehicle ferries, the MV linga carries up to 95 passenger and 16 cars between Whalsay and the mainland of Shetland. At…
Shetland Islands Council operate a fleet of 12 ferries betweeen mainland Shetland and the islands. Every year they make over 70,000 crossings carrying…
A fantastic opportunity to see behind the scenes of the UK’s most northerly music, cinema and creative industries centre, designed by Gareth…
Stunning hill-top laird's house, built for Robert Hunter of Lunna, Chamberlain of the Lordship of Zetland. It has fine period interiors and…
The lodberries were used by merchants for trading (both legal and often illegal goods!). Though most are gone, this A-listed lodberrie, dated from c.…
Completed in 2003, and the first of the 'next generation' of retained fire stations in the Highlands and Islands. Incorporating the Shetland District…
A large gabled villa, a showpiece in its heyday, with walled garden, exotic plants and private electricity supply. Extensive glazed outbuildings and a…
Restored early 19th century listed storehouse and dock, a rare survivor on Lerwick's waterfront. Formerly the premises of Hay & Co., at the…
In 1901, the 7th Volunteer Battalion ‘The Gordon Highlanders’ was formed in Shetland. HQ and facilities were subsequently required. On 22 July 1903…
Gairdwill Lodge is the only example of a restored fishing lodge in Shetland. During the 19th century huts like this provided the far haaf fishermen…
Listed lighthouse built by David A and Charles Stevenson. Flat-roofed single-storey keepers' houses and short, square tower. Prominently sited within…
Shetland's award-winning glass recycling plant. See how Enviroglass transforms your waste glass into a range of environmentally-friendly products…
Star of the BBC's Restoration programe, the listed Easthouse Croft is a now rare example of a crofting settlement with its various outbuildings…
CGOC Shetland is one of 10 operations centres plus the National Maritime Operations Centre which make up HM Coastguards National Search and Rescue…
Traditional croft-house renovated in modern-rustic style by the architect Richard Gibson who uses it as a "beach-house retreat", reachable only by…
Established in 2001, Böd Ayre produces natural and organically certified gardening and animal feed supplement products from Shetland’s own seaweed.…
Originally a 16th century lairds house, Busta House is a former lairds house dating from 1714 with additions in the late 18th century, 1980 and 1983.…
Late 17C. Laird's House, extended 19-20C. Category B Listed. Fine period interiors and prominent coastal position. Combine with visit to Saxa Vord…
Fascinating category A listed house circa 1820, gothic in style with classical and Moorish detailing. Crenallated ‘observatory’ tower. Works to…
Designed by David & Thomas Stevenson, built in 1858, this has since guided shipping through the "Sooth Mooth" into Lerwick Harbour. Carefully…
Classical Georgian mansion with all the design features expected of the finest houses of its period. The symmetrical frontage, quadrant walls, twin…
Historically Lerwick’s most important 19th Century building, a gift of Arthur Anderson to the community and opened in 1862. The former Anderson…
An early 19C pair of industrial buildings which are one of the last remaining examples of how the Lerwick docks were built up. Now carefully…
Recently refurbished as Shetland Amenity Trust's latest camping Böd. Aithbank is the former home of Jeemsie Laurenson, Fetlar's best-known…
5 Aerogenerators on Burra Dale hill, which harness wind-power and provide renewable energy to the electricity grid, with the capacity to provide 10%…
Paisley: The Secret Collection is the first publicly accessible museum store on a UK High Street, containing thousands of objects reflecting…
The Whithorn Way is a pilgrim route from Glasgow to Whithorn.
Stanely House was built by industrialist Thomas Coats and the entirety of the wooden interiors (including the central staircase) was made using oak…
Police support services in Paisley.
Growing plots, raised gardens, polytunnels, fruit trees and a wide range of fruit, vegetables and flowers being grown this community garden shows…
Step back in time and learn about the lives of the men and women in the Christie family who lived and worked in the cottage from 1810 to 1953. See the…
The community centre was built in the 1970s and, under the banner 'Constantly seeking to meet the needs of the community', it hosts a number of…
The Paisley Florist Society Gardening Club is the oldest gardening club in Scotland, founded in 1782 by the Paisley Weavers.It has had a continual…
Following a 5 million pound restoration in 2017, this category A-Listed building is one of Paisley's architectural highlights. Originally a child…
The Gardner Building was designed by famous Paisley architect TG Abercrombie and opened in 1900 as Paisley Technical School making it the original UWS…
We are a well established scout group with over 100 youth members.
Contains the University Hub - a new social and learning space for our students on the ground floor of our Library building. The University's Gardner…
The first Linwood Parish Church was built in 1860 as a chapel of ease, but, due to the ever expanding population of the town, became too small and the…
Starting out as a bus garage in the 1950's, 7 Shuttle Street has now reopened its doors as The Lane after many years as Suburbia. It offers Fizzy's…
Various displays of weapons, vehicles and equipment
The Pride of Paisley Wild in Art project is Paisley's first free public art trail and runs until Sunday 25th September. Find out more at…
Created around 1800 as a walled fruit and vegetable garden for Barshaw House, this was dedicated as a Peace Garden in 1986 and the flowers are now…
This community garden has its own orchard and bio-diversity wildlife garden. Visit on Doors Open Day for facepainting and your chance to buy plants…
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…
The Diane Mitchell Music School opened in Brick Lane Studios in 2015, and has been growing ever since. The school provides an excellent way for…
For the first time on Doors Open Days the Scottish Ambulance Service invites you to Paisley Ambulance Station to see a variety of ambulance vehicles…
Come and see Provost Hall and other like-minded daredevils take on a charity zip slide flying across East End Park from over 100ft in the air. All…
The Paisley Photographic Society is the oldest club of its kind in Scotland and was founded in 1857.
This church building was built in the early Gothic style and completed in 1878, with a gallery added in 1896 and a chancel in 1910. There are a number…
This classical building was gifted to Paisley by the Clarks, one of the town's wealthy mill owning families. It houses a suite of grand halls and…
Designed by the renowned architect David Hamilton, the congregation are celebrating 200 years of worship in this building. The present building was…
Opened in 2012 after a multi-million pound refurbishment, the new school building includes a central 'street area' flooded with natural sunlight to…
A uniquely designed 25m deck level pool.
Packed full of indoor and outdoor sporting facilities, this community sports hub is well worth a visit.
Opened in May 2015, the brand new Johnstone Town Hall has transformed the look of the town. The new venue is home to a range of modern community…
St Mary's began its life in 1907 in Ranfurly Castle Hotel, where a small group of Episcopalians joined together for a monthly service. Then towards…
A former church-turned-drama studio, this space is now used for PACE drama classes and prop building, including sets for the annual Christmas…
Renfrewshire Council has been given money from the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop a new Townscape Heritage (TH) project for Paisley Town Centre…
This fascinating building contains a library and museum with information about the history of freemasonry.
Only rediscovered in the 1990s, the Abbey Drain is one of Paisley's hidden gems and a site of continued archaeological interest. Inside, witches marks…
A professional recording studio and the Diane Mitchell Music School.
Lapwing Lodge started life as a Sanatorium for Coats Mill workers in 1910 until 1955. In 1960, Paisley Scouts began to use the site for camping before…
St. John's Kirk was built in 1729, with a new clock purchased in 1731. Most of the church was demolished, when the present Parish Church was opened in…
Learn about the case of the 'Slug in a Bottle' - a legal case that changed the world, that all began in 1928 when Mrs May Donoghue walked into…
The Wynd Centre opened its doors on 30 Sept. 1984 and is the outreach arm of Oakshaw Trinity Church. When the former St John's Church became available…
Built in 1923 this B listed building was part of the former Anchor Mill Complex and is now used for offices and workshops.
Built around 1930 this is a world class example of Art Deco architecture in the style of the world famous Thomas Tait. In the last few years it has…
Stowbrae Kirk holds a collection of communion plates relating to the four churches in it's history.
First opened in 1908, this is the last intact example of a Central Methodist Hall in Scotland. This imposing building is located opposite Paisley…
The original building dates to around 1830 but the site has been modernised over the years to provide a modern tanning operation to convert raw cattle…
For Doors Open Days, take the opportunity to tour around this stunning estate. Tours will meet in the car park prior to the times shown. Due to the…
Built in 1987 and restored in 1938, the Houston and Killellan Church is a result of a merger between the parishes of Houston and Killellan in 1771.…
With three swimming pools, a modern fitness suite, dance studios, squash courts and a spin studio, there's plenty on offer at the On-X Linwood.
This attractive building of architectural note includes a four court sports hall, a fitness gym, small studio space and a function suite which…
White Cart Studio is a well lit, fully equipped art studio situated in the Sir James Clark Building, Paisley. A programme of Drawing/Painting classes…
First established in 1877 and although they moved to a new purpose built stadium, the history of the club is proudly displayed within the club for all…
A purpose built Ambulance Station which became operational in 1996 to replace the temporary Ambulance Station.
Have a splashing good time exploring Paisley's largest leisure centre.
During Doors Open Days, Johnston Street celebrates their opening by hosting a street party, there will also be an opportunity to delve into Paisley's…
Paisley's oldest park is home not only to a grand central fountain adorned with sculptures of dolphins, walruses and herons, but also one of the…
During Doors Open Day, visitors could get a behind the scenes look at operations at Glasgow Airport. There was a presentation on the history of…
Designed and built by Paisley Architect, T.G. Abercrombie, the Grade B listed Victory Baths in all their detail and splendour are a particularly fine…
Designed by Sir William Arrol in 1922, this unique Bascule Bridge is the only opening Bascule Bridge in the whole of Scotland.
For Doors Open Days 2018, make your way The STAR Project for some walrus-themed fun! Watch 'We are the Walrus' - a short film celebrating the…
This building, which looks like a church from the outside, was originally designed for use as a meatmarket and school. It has a Bronze copy of the…
This beautiful weatland is home to wigeons, whooper swans and more species of duck than you can imagine! Follow the woodland trails and be sure to…
Of course the walks and trails are always open to explore, this this is your special chance to climb to the lookout tower and enjoy the wildlife and…
Former Martyrs Parish Church purchasd by 7th Paisley Scout Group in 1981. It now has three large activity halls and is used by the wider community.…
Order, order! Court is now in session. Step into the box and give an account of your whereabouts during a tour of Court 1 and 8. If you're found…
For Doors Open Days 2018, visitors could take a tour of the building and see all the fire engines in this operational fire station.
Good food, exhibition and live music.
Originally built by Methodists in 1810 to cater for the people building the Paisley Canal, the New Jerusalem Church bought the building in 1860 and…
There is plenty to see and admire on a visit to this C-listed church building, opened in 1865.
This stone-built church was opened in 1914 and this friendly and quiet place has been a place where all faiths can celebrate ever since.