Gallowhill, Paisley

#24 among attractions in Paisley

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Gallowhill is a housing estate in the north east of Paisley, a town in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Its approximate boundaries are formed by the M8 motorway to the north, the A741 Renfrew Rd to the west, to the south the Inverclyde railway line with Arkleston Farm making up the estate's eastern border. The most common types of housing are cottage flats and two storey tenements, although there are some three storey units and terraced housing in addition to two tower blocks. ()

Coordinates: 55°51'24"N, 4°24'34"W

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Gallowhill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paisley Abbey, Paisley Town Hall, Coats Observatory, Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church.

0.9 miSW
Church, Mission, Sacred and religious sites
Paisley Abbey, Paisley
24 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...
0.9 miSW
City hall
Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
24 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.
1.1 miSW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Coats Observatory, Paisley
29 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.
1.2 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, Paisley
31 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.
0.9 miSE
Park
Barshaw Park, Paisley
22 min walk • Barshaw Park is public park in Paisley, Scotland. It has 55 acres of recreational parkland and garden areas which are open to the public.
0.9 miSW
Fountain, Park
Fountain Gardens, Paisley
22 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.
1.1 miSW
Natural history museum, History museum, Art museum
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, Paisley
29 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 miSW
Bridge
Abbey Bridge, Paisley
26 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.
1.3 miSE
55°50'41"N • 4°22'58"W
Ralston Golf Club, Paisley
34 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
1.1 miSW
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
St Matthew's Church, Paisley
28 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.
0.7 miSW
Church
St Mirin's Cathedral, Paisley
18 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gallowhill?

Nearby attractions include St Mirin's Cathedral, Paisley (18 min walk), Fountain Gardens, Paisley (22 min walk), Barshaw Park, Paisley (22 min walk), Paisley Abbey, Paisley (24 min walk).

How to get to Gallowhill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gallowhill:

Bus

Paisley, Reid Kerr College Annexe • Lines: 101 (10 min walk)
Reid Kerr Colleage • Lines: 101 (12 min walk)

Train

Barshaw Central (19 min walk)
Paisley Gilmour Street (23 min walk)