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Paisley Heritage

Paisley Heritage

Travel Arrangements

Paisley, Renfrewshire 177 followers

Promoting Paisley's proud culture to the world.

About us

Paisley Heritage was established in 2012 to promote Paisley's significant history and culture. Initially launched as 'Paisley Mysteries', we have evolved into a vibrant global community of over 36,000 members, affectionately known as 'Buddies'. Through shared photographs, videos, stories, and legends, we bring the town's forgotten history to life. Our collective journey has led to discoveries like the concealed Terrace Tavern and the enigmatic Paisley Alien Gargoyle, featured in our branding alongside the town's acclaimed pattern. Our drone has captured the essence of Paisley Abbey and the Coats building. We present a treasury of 400 videos, with a collective viewership exceeding 4 million. Paisley Heritage transcends a mere repository; it unfolds as a narrative, intricately weaving the legacy of our town. We host events at local tourism attractions and our venue in the UWS, featuring speakers. These events are managed by our dedicated event manager, Rachael Smith. Our online store, paisleyshop.co.uk, offers prints, cups, T-shirts, books, and jewellery. The store's revenue enables us to host events and visit care homes to deliver engaging talks. We recently discovered we have 3,000 more followers than the Edinburgh Dungeon and plan to roll out a range of tourist attractions soon. We express our deepest gratitude to each member for their active participation, discussions, and contributions to exploring Paisley's rich history. Your unique perspectives enrich our community and preserve Paisley's heritage. The positive atmosphere within our platform is a testament to the collaborative spirit and support you, our cherished community, have fostered. Thank you for being an integral part of this incredible journey. Join us as we continue to rediscover and celebrate Paisley's unique history together! Explore Paisley Heritage's rich history on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter at @PaisleyHeritage.

Industry
Travel Arrangements
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Paisley, Renfrewshire
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2012

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Employees at Paisley Heritage

Updates

  • Paisley’s rich heritage deserves to be celebrated. Its future is in our hands, help shape its future! We’re planning new tours, events, and experiences, but we need your ideas, your passion, and your voice to make them truly special. This is YOUR chance to shape something incredible! It only takes 2 minutes, but your input will have a lasting impact. This is your chance to decide what happens next! https://lnkd.in/enfbDFrz We need 100+ voices—will you be one of them? Every response truly matters! Please share this with friends, family, and fellow history lovers—together, we can make something amazing happen! Thank you for being part of Paisley’s future—let’s make history together!

  • We are absolutely delighted to be working in conjunction with ReMode on this Paisley Textile Heritage Walking Tour 🧵🪡🚶♂️➡️ We can’t thank you enough for the wonderful opportunity. Limited places on the Sma’ Shot Cottages Tour part of it. Link to book places is in the comments below. Any questions, please let ReMode or myself know. Thank you Rachael

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  • What if you could step back in time and experience Paisley’s history in a fully immersive 360° digital journey? Well, exciting news – we’re working to make this a reality! Following the rollout of our walking tours, this is the next phase in our mission to bring Paisley’s rich heritage to life. Using cutting-edge digital technology, we want to create an experience where you can walk through history like never before. From the bustling textile mills to the grandeur of Paisley Abbey in its prime, this will be an unforgettable journey through time. 💬 What moments from Paisley’s past would you love to see? 📢 What stories should be told? Tell us in the comments – which parts of Paisley’s history deserve to be seen and experienced in a way that truly captures their magic? *this is a concept image. Theofilos Tzanidis Gavin Divers

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  • 🚀 IMAGINE A PAISLEY TIME MACHINE… 🕰️ Once we’ve established our tours and Paisley gains more recognition as a tourist destination, we have a bold vision: a 360° digital time machine! What if you could step back in time and experience Paisley’s history through a fully immersive 360° digital journey? 🌍✨ 💬 What moments in Paisley’s past would you love to see come to life? 📢 Share your thoughts in the comments! What stories should be told? What parts of Paisley’s history deserve to be seen and experienced like never before? #DiscoverPaisley

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  • Another brilliant afternoon at today’s Murder Mystery event at Be Capri 🩸⚰️💀🔪🪦 Thank you to everyone who came and to the suspects for all the tremendous efforts they went to, even if their accents were a bit dodgy! 🤣🤣🤣 And of course, thanks to Barbara Chierchia and her team for looking after us so well and for all the delicious food and drinks 🍝 🇮🇹 🍷 Keep your eyes peeled for next month’s on Sunday 23rd March 👀

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  • We’re making incredible progress, and after speaking with a planning officer at the council, we’re thrilled to share our updated shopfront concept for Discover Paisley – Powered by Paisley Tours! While this isn’t the final version, it beautifully captures our vision—a landmark space for Paisley’s history and heritage. For 11 years, we've been promoting Paisley, sharing its amazing stories, and since last May, we’ve run 80+ tours to bring local history to life. When we realised we now have more followers than the popular tourist attraction Edinburgh Dungeon, we knew it was time to step up. With 12 new tour guides in training, we’re ready to promote Paisley's heritage to the world. We’re now at 59% of our £5,000 goal—just over £2,000 to go. How Your Support Helps: 🏛 £3,000 secures a permanent space 🛠 £2,000 funds essential setup costs (workspace, storage, research tools) We’re also working with Invest in Renfrewshire, Glasgow Life, VisitScotland, UWS, and other organisations to grow heritage tourism in Paisley. Meanwhile, funding is coming from The National Lottery and other supporters who are helping to support further costs like shop fitting, salaries, and marketing. ⏳ Let’s hit 75% this weekend—can you help? If 200 people donate £10 today, we’ll reach our goal. 📢 Be part of Paisley's story! Donate, share, and tell us: 👉 Which part of Paisley’s history would you love to see a tour on? Link to donate: https://lnkd.in/eqCmHqZd Let’s make this happen. Paisley's history deserves a world stage.

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