Paisley and Surrounding Areas
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A Young Person’s Guide to the A Young Person’s Guide to the Top Tourist Attractions!Top Tourist Attractions!
By Calum FindlayBy Calum Findlay
Some Attractions in Some Attractions in RenfrewshireRenfrewshire
The Paisley AbbeyThe Paisley Abbey The Paisley MuseumThe Paisley Museum
Sma’ Shot CottagesSma’ Shot Cottages Castle SempleCastle Semple
The Paisley AbbeyThe Paisley Abbey
The Paisley Abbey is a church of The Paisley Abbey is a church of Scotland.Scotland.
It used to be a Monastery.It used to be a Monastery. The Paisley Abbey was burned down and The Paisley Abbey was burned down and
then was rebuilt in the 14then was rebuilt in the 14thth century. century. It is also a place for learning.It is also a place for learning.
The Paisley MuseumThe Paisley Museum
The museum was built in 1871.The museum was built in 1871. The museum has 19The museum has 19thth century Scottish century Scottish
paintings.paintings. It has a world famous collection of Paisley It has a world famous collection of Paisley
Shawls.Shawls. Also has Egyptians artefacts.Also has Egyptians artefacts.
Sma’ Shot CottagesSma’ Shot Cottages
The cottages are from the mid 1800sThe cottages are from the mid 1800s The cottages are unique to Scotland.The cottages are unique to Scotland. They were built 250 years ago.They were built 250 years ago. Open from April to September.Open from April to September.
Castle SempleCastle Semple
It is a RSPB bird sanctuary.It is a RSPB bird sanctuary. You can do water sports there.You can do water sports there. Castle Semple is located in Lochwinnoch.Castle Semple is located in Lochwinnoch. The place is a great country park.The place is a great country park.