Stanely Castle, Paisley

Name: Stanely Castle
Address: Stanely House 14 Stanely Crescent, Paisley, United Kingdom

#8 among attractions in Paisley

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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. When the water is drained it can be seen that the castle stands on a narrow promontory, which is connected to the reservoir bank on the southwest. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°49'26"N, 4°27'1"W

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Stanely House 14 Stanely CrescentPaisley United Kingdom

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Stanely Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paisley Abbey, St Mirren Park, Paisley Town Hall, Coats Observatory.

1.9 miNE
Church, Mission, Sacred and religious sites
Paisley Abbey, Paisley
48 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...
1.8 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Football
St Mirren Park, Paisley
47 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...
1.8 miNE
City hall
Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
47 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.
1.7 miNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Coats Observatory, Paisley
43 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.
1.6 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, Paisley
41 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.
2 miNE
Fountain, Park
Fountain Gardens, Paisley
52 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.
1.7 miNE
Natural history museum, History museum, Art museum
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, Paisley
43 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.
1.8 miNE
Bridge
Abbey Bridge, Paisley
46 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.
1.7 miNW
Tree
Wallace Yew, Johnstone
43 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.
1.7 miNE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
St Matthew's Church, Paisley
44 min walk • St Matthew's Church in Paisley is notable for its Art Nouveau architecture by WD McLennan, and stained glass window by Robert Anning Bell. The church was built between 1905 and 1907 and shares a small traffic island on Gordon Street with a fire station.
2.1 miNE
Church
St Mirin's Cathedral, Paisley
54 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint Mirin in Paisley, dedicated to Saint Mirin the patron saint of Paisley, is the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Paisley and is the seat of the Bishop of Paisley.