Visitor Information and Map
Paisley is Scotland's largest town and is a lively place to be. Originally famous for its weaving and thread industries - most notable for the world-famous Paisley pattern - Paisley combines heritage and history with all the facilities you'd expect from Scotland's largest town.
- Population: 74,000
- Location: West coast
Parking
- There is no student parking on campus during the day and students are advised to make use of public transport to the campus or to car-share as much as possible. Public car parks and on-street pay and display parking is available in the vicinity of the campus.
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Paisley offers an array of cafes, bars, restaurants and clubs while activities such as golfing, cycling, ice-skating and swimming will appeal to active types.
Explore cultural delights such as the Museum and Art Gallery, Arts Centre, the 12th century Abbey, and the largest Gothic cathedral in Europe, Coats Memorial Baptist Church.
If it's retail therapy you're after Paisley offers a wide range of shops in the town centre or take a short 10 min trip into Glasgow - one of the UK's best shopping venues.