MenuPaisley, Renfrewshire
Paisley is a town in Renfrewshire. It stands on the northern edge of the Gleniffer Braes, straddling the banks of the White Cart Water. The town came to prominence with the establishment of Paisley Abbey in the 12th century. By the 19th century, Paisley had established itself as a centre of the weaving industry. Victorian industrial architecture including Anchor Mills, built in 1886. The town is within the council area of Renfrewshire.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Renfrewshire
Lat, Long: 55.845087,-4.4284071
Grid Reference: NS 4805 6398
Civil Parish: Paisley CP
Council Area: Renfrewshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (Renfrewshire and Inverclyde) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 34471
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Paisley,_Renfrewshire_34471
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Renfrewshire
Lat, Long: 55.845087,-4.4284071
Grid Reference: NS 4805 6398
Civil Parish: Paisley CP
Council Area: Renfrewshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (Renfrewshire and Inverclyde) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 34471
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Paisley,_Renfrewshire_34471
Peruse Renfrewshire on Wikishire