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Paisley Online's mission is to explore all things Paisley, in photo and words, Paisley's history, its people, its culture and its future - we look at the issues affecting Paisley today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Paisley is the largest town in Scotland. The town has a rich history; from it’s Abbey, it’s world famous Paisley Pattern Shawls, and its position at the forefront of the Thread Industry all of which brought great wealth and prosperity to the Town, enabling it to build it’s inspiring Town Hall, Museum and Art Gallery, Observatory, Schools and numerous Churches.
Paisley’s close proximity to Glasgow is perhaps the main barrier to its quest for city status, a status that it richly deserves and one that Buddies the world over will unite to fight for. It does have, however, its own identity and unique features quite distinct from that of its larger neighbour.The Patron Saint of Paisley is St. Mirin and the football team is St Mirren FC who play in the Scottish Premier League.
Paisley is surrounded by many historical towns and villages and is also ideally situated as a gateway to the Highlands and Islands, with Loch Lomond only 20 minutes away and Edinburgh a mere 45 minutes, and with the airport within 2 miles of the centre of Paisley, it really is the ideal base for visitors from near and far.
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