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Paisley Abbey, Abbey Close, Paisley. (In the centre of town, beside the Town Hall.), ☎ ''+44 141'' 889 7654 ( ), . M-Sa 10AM-3:30PM. Sections of the building date back 800 years. Now a protestant church, it is the only abbey in Scotland to have survived the reformation. Several Kings of Scotland are buried here. �
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, High Street, Paisley., ☎ 0141 889 3151 (fax: ''+44 141'' 889 9240). Tuesday - Sa 10-5PM; Su 2-5PM; M Closed. A large number of displays include local industry and weaving plus a natural history section. The galleries mainly show works by Scottish artists. The museum building dates to 1871 and was build by Glasgow architect John Honeyman and was paid for by Sir Peter Coats Entry is free.. �
Russell Institute, Causeyside Street, Paisley.. An architecturally interesting building, dating form the 1930's, on the corn of New Street and Causeyside Street. �
Coats Observatory, Orchard Street West, Paisley., ☎ ''+44 141'' 889 2013 (fax: ''+44 141'' 889 9240). Su 2-5PM, T-Sa 1-5PM, Public telescope viewing: T 7:30-9:30PM, Oct-Mar.. The observatory was built in 1883 to house a 5 inch equatorial telescope. The original telescope can still be seen and used. �
The Arts Centre, New Street, Paisley.. Formerly the 'Liegh Kirk' (Low Church) of the town, the building is now a vibrant arts centre where you can take in a live performance or relax in the cafe and bar areas. �
Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, High Street, Paisley.. F 2-4PM, 11 May-30 Sep. Su 11AM.. This large red sandstone building, constructed in the Gothic style during the 19th century, dominates the centre of the town. �
Sma Shot Cottages, ☎ ''+44 141'' 889 1708. 2 Apr-27 Sep on W and Sa 12-4PM.. These examples of 18th and 19th century weavers cottages that have been preserved in their original state, proved an incite into life of ordinary people two hundred years ago. Entry is free.. �
Paisley Thread Mill Museum. �
John Neilson Institution, Orchard Street West, Paisley., ☎ ''+44 141'' 889 2360. Opened in 1952, this old school building displays some interesting architecture. The building has now been converted into modern housing. �
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