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Paisley Abbey

Abbey Close, Paisley PA1 1JG, Scotland
44-141-889-7654
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Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Paisley
5.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Missions, Religious Sites
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This building is just over 900 yaers old and a jewel in Paisleys crown, if you think it is impressive from the outside then you must go inside for a closer look. At the Annual doors open day you can climb the stairs to the tower where the views are breathtaking. The floodlighting of the buidling at night is poor,... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Abbey is one of the features of paisley really beautiful old building More

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scotland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

I love the Abbey - well worth a look - you will not be disappointed. More

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Niagara Falls
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105 reviews 105 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

This church is very special. Paisley Abbey was where William Wallace was educated as a boy. The church was built by Walter Stewart, the first High Steward of Scotland. The church contains a monument to Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert the Bruce, who died and had her child, the future Robert II of Scotland, by Caesarean section here. There is... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

If looking at the cultural aspects of the area please make sure you don't miss the Abbey,the beautiful building and grounds are just the start. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Really friendly congregation too - very welcoming. Thank you More

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Holmrook, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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Paisley Abbey is a magnificent building which is wonderfully maintained and caters well for visitors with volunteer guides and information leaflets in several languages. The shop is attractive and well stocked and cafe is excellent. We thought that it would benefit from having better signage in front of the building, giving information about service times etc. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

My friends and I looking for something to do one day popped into the Abbey and found it an interesting place to spend an hour or to looking at the beautiful stone work and stained glass. We were also told about one the Scottish kings being buried in the grounds which made me feel sorry for the poor guy -... More

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brisbane
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Good price,handy location,good convenient resturant More

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Beith, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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I am a huge fan of history and being from paisley I was desperate to get the history on this place and visit it. Its the most beautiful building in renfrewshire inside and out. Its huge! Inside is quite eerie with indoor grave\tombs and eerie music. Its a great place to visit! It would take a while to walk around... More

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