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Paisley Abbey

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Paisley Abbey
12th-century Catholic abbey and burial place of Scottish royalty, with a link to William Wallace.
Address: Abbey Cl, Paisley PA1 1JG, UK
Phone: 0141 889 7654
State: Renfrewshire
City: Paisley
Zip Code: PA1 1JG

opening times

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

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We loved it. We went to see the Barochan Cross but there is so much wonderful history. Paisley Abbey is a historic parish church of the Church of Scotland, located on the east bank of the White Cart Water in the center of Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland—about 7 miles 11 km west of Glasgow. Recognized as the “cradle of the Royal House of Stewart,” it blends Romanesque and Gothic architecture.nnEstablished around 1163 by Walter FitzAlan, the first High Steward of Scotland, as a Cluniac priory on the site of a 6th-century Celtic church founded by St. Mirin. Under royal patronage, the abbey grew wealthy through trade with European centers. It was a center of learning; Scottish hero William Wallace is believed to have been educated there in the late 13th century. There are several royal burials in the church, including Robert III.nnThe staff are wonderful. They were patient in detailing the above history and pointing out interesting highlights, including the alien gargoyle on the upper tier.nnHighly recommended.
A beautiful church with an interesting history. Staff were friendly and it is free to enter. Don't forget to look out for the many interesting gargoyles.
Paisley, Abbey is a must see if you’re into seeing old churches and Abbeys. It’s a little out of town but well worth the trip. The exterior and interior are spectacular and is awe inspiring as any I’ve seen, having additions and rebuilds. And it is not overrun with tourists. I took the guided tour which was wonderful because nobody else showed up but me, the guide was a wealth of information and a delight to speak with and informed me that they wish they had more visitors. They have a little coffee and souvenir shop. Take some time and visit this wonderful old Abbey.
“This is a place where the glory of God and the love of people come together. The spiritual atmosphere of the Abbey brings deep peace to the heart, and the brothers and sisters in Christ welcome you with open arms and loving hearts.nn‘Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honour one another above yourselves.’ Romans 12:10”
I visited this wonderful place during the week . Free to get in nice tea room and made welcome , I haven't been to paisley for decades , and that was to see Killie play st mirren . Apart from the abbey, there wasn't much else to see in paisley and I tried . The museum was shut and Like most towns and cities in the UK , their glory days are in the past . Sad
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