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Paisley Tours Earns Viator Badge of Excellence – Thanks to Our Amazing Guests!
We’re proud to announce that Paisley Tours has officially been awarded the prestigious Viator Badge of Excellence – and we couldn’t be...
Gavin Divers
Jul 282 min read


Scotland’s Forgotten Cultural Capital?
When people think of Scotland’s cultural powerhouses, names like Edinburgh, Glasgow or even Stirling often spring to mind. But just west...
Gavin Divers
Jul 203 min read


The Alien Gargoyle of Paisley Abbey: Scotland’s Strangest Secret
A Medieval Mystery with a Sci-Fi Twist Tucked into the carved stonework of Paisley Abbey — one of Scotland’s most magnificent...
Gavin Divers
Jul 172 min read


Scotland’s Last Witch Hunt: Why Paisley’s Place in History Still Matters
When people think of witch trials, they often picture Salem or medieval Europe — but one of the most tragic and significant chapters...
Gavin Divers
Jul 103 min read


Donald Malcolm: Chronicler of Memory, Modernity and Margins in Post-War Paisley
At Paisley Tours, we’re proud to stock a small number of local history books that bring the town’s past vividly to life. Among the most...
Gavin Divers
Jul 33 min read


Thomas Coats & The Thread That Wove the World: How Paisley Spun a Global Legacy
Two Victorian men look out over Paisley’s industrial skyline, where smoke from the thread mills spirals into paisley patterns — a legacy...
Gavin Divers
Jul 32 min read


Walking with the Accused: What It’s Like to Join the Paisley Witches Tour
The streets of Paisley are quiet as dusk settles. Cobbles glisten with the last of the rain. You’re standing near the Abbey, earpiece in...
Gavin Divers
Jul 33 min read


Corporate Treasure Hunts in Paisley: Team Building with a Twist
Looking for a fun and meaningful team building activity in Paisley? Our Corporate Treasure Hunt Experience is a unique way to bring your...
Gavin Divers
Jul 32 min read


Planning a Corporate Away Day in Renfrewshire? Discover Paisley’s Hidden Treasure Hunt Experience
When it comes to planning a corporate away day that’s fun, memorable, and actually brings your team together, the options in Renfrewshire...
Gavin Divers
Jun 292 min read


Corporate Team Building in Paisley? We’ve Got You Covered
Looking for a fresh, fun and meaningful way to bring your team together? Our Paisley Corporate Treasure Hunts might be just the ticket....
Gavin Divers
Jun 282 min read


Marjorie Bruce: The Pregnant Princess Who Fell at Paisley Abbey
An imagined moment of tragedy – Marjorie Bruce lies fallen near Paisley Abbey, her horse standing protectively beside her. In the spring...
Gavin Divers
Jun 262 min read


The Last Mass Witch Hunt in Europe: Why Paisley’s Story Matters
In the heart of Paisley lies a story so tragic and powerful, it echoes far beyond Renfrewshire. It is the story of the last mass witch...
Gavin Divers
Jun 263 min read


Unique Corporate Days Out in Paisley: The Treasure Hunt That’s Turning Heads
If you're a business in Paisley looking for a fresh and unforgettable way to bring your team together, we've got just the thing. Whether...
Gavin Divers
Jun 252 min read


Top Team Building Activities Near Glasgow: Why Paisley’s Corporate Treasure Hunt Is a Hidden Gem
When it comes to planning a team building event near Glasgow, it’s easy to fall into the trap of the usual trust exercises and...
Gavin Divers
Jun 222 min read


The Terrace Tavern: A Forgotten Pub Beneath Our Feet
Hidden. Sealed. Remembered. In the heart of Paisley, beneath the bustle of the High Street, lies a secret that has waited patiently to be...
Gavin Divers
Jun 222 min read


William Wallace Elderslie Roots: The Paisley Rebel Who Sparked a Nation
A young William Wallace receives an early education from monks — learning Latin, scripture, and the ideas that would fuel a future...
Gavin Divers
Jun 192 min read


Paisley’s History Just Got Personal – 50% Off Tours for Locals This Summer
We’ve just launched something a bit special at Paisley Tours — and it’s just for the locals. If you live in a PA postcode, you can now...
Gavin Divers
Jun 192 min read


The Story Behind the Name: How Paisley Gave Its Pattern to the World
You’ve seen the swirls. You’ve worn the scarf. But do you know where the paisley pattern really comes from? This iconic teardrop motif,...
Gavin Divers
Jun 152 min read


Tommy McGrory: The Son of a Mill Girl, and the Soundtrack of Paisley
Paisley is a town of stories — some stitched in thread, others carried in music. And sometimes, those threads cross in the most...
Gavin Divers
Jun 152 min read


Mill Memories: The Women Who Powered Paisley’s Thread Industry
When people think of Paisley’s global legacy, they often think of the famous pattern — but it was the thread that truly stitched Paisley...
Gavin Divers
Jun 151 min read
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