A loop around Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Abbey
A loop around Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Abbey showing off where the archaeological dig is for the medieval drain.
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Inside The Paisley Abbey Like Never Seen Before
Paisley Abbey came to be when Walter Fitzalan signed a charter at Fotheringay in 1163. He was a descended of the Norman conquerors and in 1141 was brought to Scotland by King David the first, the son of Malcolm Canmore and Saint Margaret. He was made High Steward of Scotland,a position that became hereditary. With many extensive lands in Renfrewshire and Ayrshire, he built his Castle in Renfrew. His charter gave the necessary land and revenue for the building and upkeep of the monastery. Thirteen monks came from Wenlock in Shropshire to set up a priory answerable to the Abbey Cluny but the priory became an abbey, answerable only to Rome, in 1245.There would have been several side chapels and a screen at the crossing at that time. The Abbey was dedicated to St Mary St James St Mirin and St Milburga.
In 1164 Walter Fitzalan defeated Somerled,Lord of the isles at Inchinnan. Alan second Steward helped Richard the Loin heart with the Third Crusade in 1189.Under Walter, the third Steward monks from Paisley set up the Abbey of Crossraguel in 1244 Alexander the fourth Steward played a distinguished part at the Battle of Largs in 1263.
By 1286 Paisley Abbey rich and powerful served all southwest Scotland. In that year King Alexander III died tragically and his successor a three-year-old granddaughter, the Maid of Norway died on her way across the North Sea in 1290.Now began a war that would last 300 years between the would-be rulers of Scotland and England. John Balliol the nearest of 13 or more claimants became King but was deposed by Edward 1st in 1296.William Wallace, the Knight of Elderslie educated possibly at the Paisley Abbey won a battle at Stirling Bridge but lost at Falkirk in 1298.In 1306 Robert the Bruce was crowned at Scone but failed to win in battle and fled for a while in time. The fifth high Steward Walter Stewart married Marjory Bruce daughter of Robert the Bruce in 1315.In the following year, she died in the Abbey infirmary following a riding accident in Renfrew a few miles or so from the Abbey in Paisley. At that time Marjory was pregnant and the child in her womb was saved. He became Robert II the first of the Royal Stewarts. From him, our present Queen Elizabeth is descended.
Buried in the Abbey are the six High Stewards, Marjory Bruce, Robert II`s wives and Robert III
In 1498 the Abbey was damaged in an accidental fire but was soon restored around 1553 the Tower collapsed destroying the roofs and upper walls of the North transept crossing the Choir. These lay open the sky for the next 350 years. The Nave was walled off and the Reformation was served as the Parish Church of Paisley. The St Mirin chapel became a totally separate chapel and was used by the Hamilton Family who acquired the old monastic buildings The place of paisley) The choir was used as Graveyard. In 1673 Lord Dundonald(of the Cochrane Family) bought the Place of Paisley and Jean married Graham of Claverhouse (Bonnie Dundee) in the Chapel in 1684. The Hamilton's brought back the Place in 1764,but around 1800 rented it out as shoddy houses, pubs, and pawn-shops. The Kirk Session bought it back in 1904 for restoration.
In 1858-62 the North porch of the Abbey and the walls of the North transept were restored. Between 1890 and 1907 the north transept and crossing were re-roofed, then rejoined to the nave. In the 1920`s the choir was rebuilt as we see it today and rededicated in 1928.In 1980-81 a new timber ceiling was erected in the nave to replace a temporary plaster ceiling that has been erected in 1788. Since 1989 an extensive restoration has been undertaken to both the Abbey and the Place.
Paisley Abbey is a great place to visit! We hope you enjoyed our video of this beautiful building.
Barshaw Park, Paisley, Scotland Drone
Taking the dog and drone out for a walk, that was fun.. Barshaw park first thing this morning just joggers and dog walkers out.
Which was perfect timing to fly about using the drone and capture things from the old railway, Barshaw Golf Club, the big pond newly refurbished, new kids park and then a fly to the peace gardens. Thanks to Paisley Buddie for this great view of one of the largest parks in Paisley.
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PAISLEY ABBEY: dating from 1163, see the interior, St Mirin's Chapel and the roof
Paisley Abbey was founded when Walter Fitzalan, the High Steward of Scotland, signed a charter at Fotheringay for the founding of a Cluniac monastery on land he owned at Paisley. Thirteen monks came from Much Wenlock in Shropshire to set up the priory on the site of an old Celtic church founded by St. Mirin in the 6th century. In 1245, the priory was raised to the status of an Abbey, answerable only to the pope in Rome. The Abbey was dedicated to St. Mary, St. James, St. Mirin (the 'local' saint who had first brought Christianity to this part of Scotland in the sixth century) and St. Milburga (the 'local' saint of Wenlock).
Under royal patronage, the Abbey became wealthy and influential and evidence exists of extensive trade between Paisley Abbey and commercial centres throughout Europe. The Abbey was also a centre of learning and it is believed that William Wallace, who played a prominent part in the Wars of Independence in the 13th century, was educated by the monks of Paisley Abbey. Much of the original building was destroyed by fire in 1307 and restored during the fourteenth Century. The sixth High Steward, Walter, married Marjory Bruce, the daughter of the famous Scottish king Robert the Bruce (who had defeated an English army at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314) in 1315. In the following year, Marjory died at the Abbey following a tragic riding accident nearby, but the baby in her womb was saved and he became King Robert II of Scotland, the first of the Stewart monarchs. For that reason, the Abbey claims to be the 'cradle of the Royal House of Stewart.' Our present Queen is descended from him. In fact, the Abbey is the final resting place of six High Stewards of Scotland, Princess Marjory Bruce, the wives of King Robert II and King Robert III for whose tomb, Queen Victoria provided a canopy in 1888 (shown above).
The collapse of the central tower in the mid-16th century destroyed the transepts and choir and a wall was built across the east end of the nave. At the Scottish Reformation in 1560, the monastery was disbanded, the monastic buildings handed over to the Hamilton family and the walled-off nave became the parish church of Paisley. The transepts and choir were to remain in ruins until the late 19th and early 20th centuries when they were restored to create one of the finest churches in Scotland.
Doors Open Day view from Paisley Abbey
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The Truth Behind The Alien Gargoyle At Paisley Abbey
An alien statue on an ancient abbey. Does it mean the creative mind behind the Alien franchise stole their idea? Are Xenomorphs real? Maybe the answer is a little more mundane than you might think.
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Walking at sunrise - streets of Paisley, Scotland UK (City Sounds) Full HD 60fps | HyperSmooth
Walking tour to the city center of Paisley, Renfrewshire, (Scotland, United Kingdom). An hour walk at sunrise through the streets of the city, the fifth largest in Scotland. Soundtrack and video recorded with GoPro Hero 7 Black. Have a nice virtual city tour, enjoy the view and the sound of the city waking up in the morning.
Interesting objects in the video:
00:04:05 - The Anchor Mill
00:05:40 - Alexander Wilson Memorial
00:07:00 - Renfrewshire Council
00:09:40 - Paisley Abbey Church of Scotland
00:10:45 - Paisley Town Hall
00:13:00 - The Paisley Cenotaph
00:20:40 - Coats Observatory
00:27:50 - Coats Memorial Church
00:28:55 - University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
00:37:40 - Queen Victoria Statue
00:42:00 - Kingfisher Mural
00:47:05 - Paisley Canal
00:48:10 - Saucelhill Park
01:00:25 - Paisley Thread Mill Museum
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Field of view: Linear
Stabilization: HyperSmooth
GoPro Hero 7 Black + waterproof stick
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Our Chief Executive backing the Paisley 2021 bid for UK City of Culture.
Scotland in Union is proud to back Paisley's bid to become the UK City of Culture 2021. Here is our Chief Executive, Pamela Nash, in Paisley town centre today.
Paisley Circa 62 onwards Real Time
I was asked to slow down the cine-film to real time, it gives you a better view of the streets, people buses etc, still with great thanks to George McGrattan and family who have kindly let us use this footage for the Paisley website. enjoy.. again
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Paisley Rooftops on Boxing Day
A wee (safe} fly on Boxing day across the Hammills and Anchor Mill, Paisley Abbey and the Town Hall to The top of the now abandoned TA Halls where you can see how much damage the roof has sustained also a wee spin around the top of Thomas Coats Memorial.
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Paisley Harbour
This is how the once bustling Paisley Harbour looks today, could this space be used for something more creative? Ideas please to
The Abbey Inn, Paisley, United Kingdom HD review
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Located just a 15 minute drive from Glasgow Airport, The Abbey Inn offers light and modern rooms with satellite TVs. Guests can enjoy hearty, full Scottish breakfasts and a refurbished restaurant.
All of the refurbished, cleanly furnished rooms at The Abbey Inn feature free Wi-Fi access, along with hairdryers, and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Fresh coffee and pastries and muffins are available in the mornings. Guests can dine in The Abbey’s bright and modern restaurant with freshly prepared food, or relax at the bar with its large, flat-screen TV.
Free parking is available at The Abbey Inn, and central Paisley is just a 5-minute walk away. Paisley Abbey can be reached in a 5-minute drive, and Silverburn Shopping Center is 10 minutes away by car.
Doors Open Day view from Paisley Abbey
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Paisley Time Lapse
Early one Sunday morning in Paisley
Paisley Fireworks Spectacular 2015
Paisley’s skyline lit up in spectacular colours wowing thousands of revellers in the town centre for the annual fireworks extravaganza.
More than 30,000 people turned out for the Paisley Fireworks Spectacular despite the wet conditions earlier that day.
A pop-themed display – launched from the roof of Renfrewshire Council’s headquarters on Cotton Street – thrilled the crowds with fantastic views across the town centre.
Local band Lemonhaze were the last to play on the main stage before the big fireworks finale, which saw Glasgow band Twin Pines (formerly known as Arches) and young musicians, supported by Create and Hit the Road.
Kids and families also enjoyed the entertainment - magic shows, puppet shows and story-telling - inside Paisley Town Hall and Abbey.
Other activities included stilt walkers, fire jugglers, food vendors and a funfair in the town centre.
Paisley Fireworks Spectacular is part of the push towards Paisley’s bid for UK City of Culture 2021 and is one of many events in an exciting calendar of events for Renfrewshire.
For more information, visit renfrewshire.gov.uk/events.
Paisley Patter; between the Wars
Fablevision Studios proudly presents Paisley Patter: between the wars. The project is a reminiscence project funded by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund's All Our Stories programme. In support of BBC Two's The Great British Story it has been designed as an opportunity for everyone from Paisley to get involved in their heritage.
Fablevision Studios captured oral histories for this project and documented the whole project on film.
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Acer View, Paisley, United Kingdom, Review HD
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Situated 10 minutes’ drive from Glasgow Airport and just 5 minutes to Royal Alexander Hospital by car, Acer View is a baronial mansion house nestled in 2 acres of land.
All accommodation at Acer View includes free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and private parking at no extra cost. Tea/coffee making facilities are also provided.
Guests are free to relax in the original paneled billiard room, where breakfast is served each morning.
Paisley town centre is just a 5-minute drive from the property and features attractions such as St Mirins Cathedral, Paisley Abbey and Coats Memorial. A farmers market is held twice a month and offers a wide range of produce from local farms. For keen golfers, several courses can be reached within a 10-minute drive.
Foxbar Schools seen from a Drone, Paisley.
The brand new St Paul’s Primary along with the fairly new Gleniffer High School, Brediland and Heriot Primary.
Taken on a nice quiet day with no one about and Paisley buddie assured me that all rules were abided too.
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Ross House Hawkhead Hospital
Ross House Hawkhead Hospital in ruins and being destroyed inside by kids
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