Paisley, Scotland - Walk through experience | 4K

Paisley is a town located in Renfrewshire, the west of Scotland, about 7 miles northwest of Glasgow. It is famous for its textile industry, and was once a major center for the production of shawls and other garments. The town is home to several historic landmarks, including Paisley Abbey, which was founded in the 12th century and is now a Category A listed building.

Paisley is also home to the University of the West of Scotland, which was founded in 1897. UWS is one of the largest universities in Scotland, with a number of campuses located across the region, and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

The town has a rich cultural heritage, with a numerous festivals and events occurring throughout the year. These include the Paisley Food and Drink Festival, the Paisley Halloween Festival, and the Paisley Youth Arts Festival.

Paisley has a long history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. According to a local taxi driver, it was once known to be a witches town in the 1600s. Rumour has it that when the community suspected someone of being a witch, they would bond them with rope and attach heavy rocks to their feet, before proceeding to throw them into the river! If they did not drown, that was a sign that they were a witch, and if they did, the accusations were false. I can only imagine life at that time, and can’t help but feel sorry for those who were falsely accused and tried! In 2008, the town built a memorial, Maxwellton Cross, where seven accused witches were hung, bodies burned, and then ashes buried. The memorial is right in the middle of a busy intersection, between Maxwellton and George Street. I unfortunately did not venture that far out on my journey today, but will maybe do so next time, or through your persuasion should it be of any interest! :)

I hope you enjoy the tour of this beautiful, culture and history rich town of the Majestic Scotland!

Video Chapters:
00:00 - Paisley Centre Car Park
01:00 - UWS Paisley Campus Library
04:20 - John Witherspoon Statue
05:25 - Coats Paisley
06:20 - Walking down Lady Lane
08:35 - Walking down George Street
14:10 - Town centre, Corner George & Causeyside Street
15:20 - Town centre, Corner New & Causeyside Street
18:55 - Passing Milton Watermill Hotel
19:40 - Edge of White Cart Water
22:40 - Crossing Abbey Bridge
24:15 - Passing Paisley Town Hall
26:00 - Passing rear end of Paisley Abbey
27:50 - Paisley Abbey
28:57 Paisley Town Hall
30:25 - Amazing Dove scene ;)
30:45 - Thomas Coats Statue
31:05 - Sir William Dun Bart Monument
31:25 - Queen Victoria Statue
33:07 - The Paisley Cenotaph
33:35 - Walking down High Street
35:20 - Walking down New Street

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