Five months ago, Paisley wasn’t on the tourism map. There was no visitor infrastructure, no trade-ready products, and little belief that people would travel here for culture or heritage. We were told it couldn’t be done. And that’s exactly why we did it. Paisley Tours began with a simple purpose — to prove that Paisley has a world-class story and a world-class future. We opened our doors in May with no investors, no safety net and no guarantee that anyone would come. But we

When daylight fades, the streets of Paisley take on a different character — the echoes of industry, superstition and survival still lingering in the air. This November, those stories return to the surface through a new collaboration between Paisley Tours  and Paisley Darkside Historical Walking Tours . Together, we’re launching a brand-new evening experience: Paisley After Dark: The Darkside Tour  – a 90-minute guided walk through the town’s atmospheric lanes and landmarks,

This December, Paisley Tours  invites locals and visitors to step inside the story of Scotland’s largest town with The 12 Talks of Christmas  — a brand-new festive series of heritage evenings at the Paisley Tours Heritage Hub, 2 County Place . Across twelve nights, local historians, artists and community voices will share the stories that made Paisley famous: the rise of the mills, the weaving of the Paisley Pattern, the songs of Robert Tannahill, the glory of St Mirren, and

Paisley Tours is pleased to announce a new partnership with Carson Clicks , led by digital marketing specialist Richard Carson . As we continue to grow and attract visitors from across Scotland and beyond, this collaboration will support our digital strategy, online reach and long-term audience growth. Over the past year, Paisley Tours has welcomed thousands of visitors to explore the streets, stories and heritage of Paisley. Our aim is simple — to bring people back into the

Paisley has just been named Town of the Year at the Scotland Loves Local Awards – and this morning our founder, Gavin Divers, was invited onto BBC Radio Scotland to speak about Paisley’s remarkable comeback story.  He will return on air again at 9:50am as the nation turns its attention to a town that has fought hard to reclaim its place on the map. This is more than a headline. More than an award. It is proof of something many of us here already knew – Paisley is rising. A To

We’re delighted to share that Paisley Tours has been shortlisted for the ROCCO Award for Excellence in Tourism 2025, hosted by the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce. The nomination recognises our work in showcasing the stories, people, and heritage that make Paisley a destination with heart. Since launching as a social enterprise under Paisley Community Partnership Ltd, Paisley Tours has welcomed over 1,000 visitors, earned the Viator/TripAdvisor Badge of Excellence, and built

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