Gleniffer Braes
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Gleniffer Braes is a short range of hills and park area to the south of Paisley, Scotland which form the boundary of Renfrewshire and North Ayrshire. ()
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Nearby attractions include: Paisley Abbey, St Mirren Park, Paisley Town Hall, Coats Observatory.
Church, Mission, Sacred and religious sitesPaisley Abbey, Paisley
84 min walk • Paisley Abbey stands as a testament to Scotland's rich religious history and architectural heritage, nestled in the heart of the town of Paisley. This grand monastery, originally established in the 12th century, has been a cornerstone of the community for centuries...
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, FootballSt Mirren Park, Paisley
77 min walk • St Mirren Park, commonly known as The Simple Digital Arena for sponsorship reasons, is a cornerstone of the Paisley community in Scotland, offering more than just a sporting spectacle. As the home ground of St Mirren Football Club, this modern stadium, which opened its...
City hallPaisley Town Hall, Paisley
83 min walk • Paisley Town Hall is a public hall in Abbey Close, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The building, which is being converted into a centre for performing arts, is a Category A listed building.
Museum, Observatories and planetariumsCoats Observatory, Paisley
77 min walk • Coats Observatory is Scotland's oldest public observatory. It is currently closed for refurbishment as part of a 4-year long £42m transformation of the observatory and museum buildings.
Church, Gothic Revival architectureThomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, Paisley
75 min walk • Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, colloquially known as the Baptist Cathedral of Europe, stands at the west end of the High Street in Paisley, Scotland.
Fountain, ParkFountain Gardens, Paisley
85 min walk • Fountain Gardens is in Paisley, Scotland. It has recreational parkland and garden areas which are open to the public. The park is Paisley's oldest public gardens. Within the park is Grand Central Fountain, one of only three Category A listed fountains in Scotland.
Forts and castlesStanely Castle, Paisley
38 min walk • Stanely Castle is located in the waters of Stanely Reservoir, to the south of Paisley, Scotland, at the foot of the Gleniffer Braes. It was probably built in the early 15th century, on an island within a marsh. The castle is now a ruin. Since 1837 it has been partially submerged by the reservoir, and is completely inaccessible.
Forts and castlesJohnstone Castle, Johnstone
36 min walk • Johnstone Castle is a structure and former mansion in the town of Johnstone in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It belonged to the Houstons of Milliken, who acquired the estate of Easter Cochrane in 1773.
Natural history museum, History museum, Art museumPaisley Museum and Art Galleries, Paisley
77 min walk • Paisley Museum and Art Galleries is currently closed for refurbishment and is due to reopen 2023. It is a museum and public art gallery located in the town of Paisley and is run by Renfrewshire Council.
BridgeAbbey Bridge, Paisley
83 min walk • Abbey Bridge is grade B listed road-bridge over the White Cart Water in the centre of Paisley in Scotland. It was erected in 1879, widened in 1933, and comprehensively restored in 2009.
TreeWallace Yew, Johnstone
40 min walk • The Wallace Yew is a tree in Elderslie, Renfrewshire in Scotland. It stands on grassland said to be near the home of medieval Scottish leader William Wallace.
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