Renfrewshire Bridge of Weir - St Mary's Episcopal Church 5-6 September 2020 St Mary's began its life in 1907 in Ranfurly Castle Hotel, where a small group of Episcopalians joined together for a monthly service. Then towards the end of 1908, a site was given to the church - which quickly became known as "the little white church in the wood". View Details
Renfrewshire Houston - Houston & Killellan Kirk 5-6 September 2020 Built in 1987 and restored in 1938, the Houston and Killellan Church is a result of a merger between the parishes of Houston and Killellan in 1771. View Details
Renfrewshire Inchinnan - Inchinnan Parish Church 5-6 September 2020 Inchinnan Parish Church celebrated its 50th Jubilee last year. Although the building is only 50 years old, it features splendid furnishings and stained glass windows from the previous 1904 All Hallows Church that was demolished in the 1960s to make way for Glasgow Airport. View Details
Renfrewshire Lochwinnoch - Auld Simon 5-6 September 2020 St. John's Kirk was built in 1729, with a new clock purchased in 1731. Most of the church was demolished, when the present Parish Church was opened in 1808, leaving only the gable end. Inside, you can see the clock, the oldest public clock in Renfrewshire. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - Barshaw Park Walled Peace Garden 5-6 September 2020 Created around 1800 as a walled fruit and vegetable garden for Barshaw House, this was dedicated as a Peace Garden in 1986 and the flowers are now cared for by the Friends of Barshaw Park. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - Coats Paisley 5-6 September 2020 Built by the Coats family in memory of Thomas Coats, the building is the epitome of Victorian neo-gothic splendour. One of the most opulent Baptist Churches in Britain, the church's eight arched crown spire is a principal feature of Paisley's skyline.The interior abounds with highly carved oak, marble and alabaster. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - Glasgow Airport Terminal Building 5-6 September 2020 Take a look around Glasgow Airport terminal building. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - John Neilson Institute 5-6 September 2020 Known as the 'porridge bowl' because of the shape of its beautiful dome, this was originally a school bequeathed to the town by local grocer John Neilson.The building was converted into apartments in 1993 and won a prestigious Saltire Award for its conversion.The large atrium has a statue of a Greek philosopher Diogenes, sculpted by Paisley's Alexander Stoddart (Sculptor in Ordinary to the Queen). View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - Oakshaw Trinity Church 5-6 September 2020 The church's steeple is one of the most pronounced on Paisley's skyline. The Hill organ has been newly restored. The church contains a stunning plaster ceiling together with seven notable stained glass windows. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - Paisley Abbey 5-6 September 2020 Paisley Abbey was founded in 1163. The nave is medieval and the crossing, transepts and choir were restored in the 19th and 20th centuries. There are fine stained windows and wood carvings. The adjoining Place of Paisley was originally part of the monastic complex and contains a very early example of a barrel-vaulted ceiling. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - Paisley Abbey Drain 5-6 September 2020 Only rediscovered in the 1990s, the Abbey Drain is one of Paisley's hidden gems and a site of continued archaeological interest. Inside, witches marks are inscribed on the stonework and artefacts found in the drain suggest what people ate and wore. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - Paisley Arts Centre 5-6 September 2020 Built in 1738 and was a place of worship for almost 250 years. Today though, you're more likely to visit here to watch a gig, panto, play or stand-up show. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - Paisley Central Methodist Hall 5-6 September 2020 First opened in 1908, this is the last intact example of a Central Methodist Hall in Scotland. This imposing building is located opposite Paisley Abbey and was designed by architects Watson and Salmond in the Free Renaissance style. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - Sma' Shot Cottages 5-6 September 2020 An 18th Century weavers' cottage and loom shop which showcase the living and working conditions of a weaver's family in the 1750s, and a small row of mill workers cottages from the 19th Century. The cottages contain many fascinating artefacts and are linked by a 19th century heritage garden. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - St Matthew's 5-6 September 2020 St Matthew's was built in 1905-1907 in a mix of Gothic and Art Nouveau styles by Paisley Architect W D McLennan, who was a member of the congregation.The church is regarded by many as Scotland's most significant Art Nouveau Church. McLennan originally intended the design to include a massive spire but it was decided late in 1907 to abandon this costly embellishment. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - Tannahill's Cottage 5-6 September 2020 The family home of Paisley's weaver poet, Robert Tannahill, is now home to Paisley Burns Club, the Tannahill-McDonald Club and the Paisley Bohemian Club. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - The Secret Collection 5-6 September 2020 Paisley: The Secret Collection is the first publicly accessible museum store on a UK High Street, containing thousands of objects reflecting Renfrewshire's amazing heritage and culture. The centre is a space where everyone can explore, learn, research and discover hidden treasures in the collection. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - The Whithorn Way 5-6 September 2020 The Whithorn Way is a pilgrim route from Glasgow to Whithorn. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - University of the West of Scotland 5-6 September 2020 University of the West of Scotland is a large, modern, multi-campus University with its origins dating back to 1897. This digital Doors Open Days, you can virtually explore Paisley's campus. View Details
Renfrewshire Paisley - Wallneuk North Church 5-6 September 2020 Built by TG Abercrombie on land which was in the corner (neuk) of the garden of the Abbott of Paisley, Wallneuk North Church opened in 1915 with Britain at war. It contains one of the last working pipe organs built by Abbott & Smith. View Details
