An unpopular Scottish town you must visit

[@stevenweir9367]

Just came across your videos so I've subscribed look forward to watching more 😊

[@terrifictraveltales]

Thank you for your support!😊

[@jM-ez7fq]

@stevenweir9367 staying in clydebank in a lovely apartment for weekend 20 mons in taxi from paisley couldn't get anywhere in paisley

[@peterowen4456]

I've actually been to Paisley - it was 20 odd years ago for a retirement bash so I didn't see much beyond the pub and the restaurant. It proves my theory about places anywhere in the UK. All "nice" places have rubbish bits and all drab places have interesting nice bits. Classic example in Greater Manchester is Rochdale - not the prettiest town but it has a stunning Victorian Town Hall and is surrounded by glorious countryside. Really like these videos.

[@terrifictraveltales]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊. Yea, I agree. Everywhere does tend to have its nice bits or bad bits irrespective of whether it's classed as a nice area or not.

[@GrahamMacdonald-w9o]

I last went to Paisley in 2017 when it was drizzling and I was riding around on my bicycle. The view you get as you emerge from Gilmour Street railway station is quite impressive, as the video showed. I went to the Museum and Art Gallery to get out of the rain initially but I was impressed how good (and big) it was for a town of 80,000 inhabitants. That reflects the fact that the population was about 95,000 fifty years ago, when there was still a fair bit of manufacturing in the town. No doubt there are ugly housing estates hidden away from the routes I cycled but it seemed a not unattractive place. Although not an obvious place for a day out, I would recommend it to others to go there for a few hours.

[@terrifictraveltales]

Agreed, I would also recommend a wee trip to Paisley. As you say it's a lovely place and has a number of historic buildings that are worth visiting.😊

[@ColinDuncan-c8p]

Why isn't it an 'obvious' place to visit? It's only 7 miles from Glasgow and 10 minutes by train. It's also close to a nature reserve at Lochwinnoch and is on a Sustrans cycle path.

[@jonathancampbell5231]

If you went a couple of weeks ago you could have gone into Paisley Abbey for its open day (a few other places were open as well). It's an annual thing, so maybe next year.

[@terrifictraveltales]

Ah, that's a great idea, we'll need to go to that next year. Thanks for the suggestion 😊.

[@ColinDuncan-c8p]

The Abbey is open Tuesday to Saturday all year round. There is a cafe, gift shop and guided tours.

[@alanlittle6360]

Paisley is the biggest town in Scotland and is a lovely place to visit. I have had my shop in the west end of Paisley for 25 years and the people could not be be nicer😊

[@terrifictraveltales]

Completely agree - Paisley is a very nice place to visit. 😊 What do you sell in your shop?

[@ColinDuncan-c8p]

What shop? I live here so I may visit following your nice comment!

[@gallovidian2151]

I was going to write "Blast from the past!" - but it's not really.................. I was at college there 1980 - 1983 and remember the town as lively and vibrant, even on dreich days like the one in your film.. So much seems to have changed; I remember college flats with no running hot water and no bathrooms, communal toilets were on the stair landings. I used to g for wonderful baths in the public baths, not sure if they're there any more, and they knocked down one of my flats in New Street. Halls of residence were at the end of Townhead Terrace. I used to borrow vinyl LPs from the library; spent a lot of time in the museum too. The museum is definitely worth a look for its collection of Paisley shawls. I sang in the school choir in the abbey, long before college days. I loved my three years I was in Paisley - great memories :)

[@terrifictraveltales]

Sounds like fantastic 3 years!😊 Agreed-think Paisley has changed a lot over the years, but it's still a lovely town!

[@ColinDuncan-c8p]

The Museum is closed for refurbishment. Due to reopen autumn 2025. The Central Library moved to new premises down the High Street.

[@peterpaszczak4013]

Surely one of the best places to visit in Paisley is the chip shop in Storrie St, just off the High St.

[@terrifictraveltales]

Good shout-we'll need to go next time we're in Paisley.

[@peterpaszczak4013]

@@terrifictraveltales Make sure you sit in and get the full fish tea...enjoy!

[@Sabhail_ar_Alba]

Paulo Nuttini's parents chippy.

[@lastofthebrownies]

We went to a wedding in Paisley a few years ago and we stayed overnight near the Gleniffer Braes country park. You brought back some great memories…!😊

[@terrifictraveltales]

Glad to have sparked some memories. Sounds like you had a good time😊

[@johnmehaffey9953]

The good thing about Tim (the owner of whetherspoons) is he keeps iconic buildings from being demolished to make way for some glass monstrosity, another nice post funnily enough paisley was the first town I stayed at on holiday in Scotland must be 60 years ago

[@terrifictraveltales]

That's a good point! Ah that's very interesting, do you think much has changed since your visit? Thanks for watching 😊

[@ColinDuncan-c8p]

Why is Paisley deemed 'unpopular'? Scotland's largest town and where I live. Good to see your video highlighting the historic buildings in the town centre. Thank you! Hopefully more people will visit after watching it.

[@terrifictraveltales]

I think it's often overlooked in favour of cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh for tourism. I'm glad you enjoyed it as I hoped I could showcase some of the beautiful historic buildings Paisley has to offer! Thanks for watching 😊

[@DH.2016]

Sadly, Paisley is but a shadow of what it once was (you have to see photos and video footage in the mid to late 20th century to see what a bustling town it once was). So many industries have left the town - e.g., Coats (thread), Robertsons (jam), Brown & Polson (food. e.g., custard, creamed rice), Geigy (chemicals), etc. - and shops are derelict because of out of town malls such as Braehead. Not helped either by successive town councils who destroyed priceless heritage in mistaken projects to "modernise" and who make parking a problem thus discouraging further footfall for local businesses.

[@terrifictraveltales]

It's a shame that there has been such a decline in the industries. Despite this, I still think Paisley has some worthwhile spots to visit. Thanks for watching 😊

[@alexanderferguson2199]

Yet Paisley voted to be ruled over by Sir Keir Starmer and his Westminster based Labour Party. Paisley will get what Paisley voted for.

[@DH.2016]

@@alexanderferguson2199 I've noticed quite a hate campaign on KZbin against Keir Starmer lately leaving me wondering if it's bitterness or bots (I see you joined YT shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine). Just saying.

[@ColinDuncan-c8p]

I would hardly call the shops 'derelict'. They are just shut, awaiting new owners! Derelict suggests run down, which is not a good image. What about all the historic buildings, , cafes, pubs?

[@DH.2016]

@ColinDuncan-c8p True. Many are just empty. Shut. But there are also those that are very run down or deteriorating due to lack of money and care (e.g., Forbes Place, trees growing out of buildings, etc). I didn't say it was a bad place or that it doesn't still have a lot of good historic architecture (280 Listed buildings and statues?) but the town used to be buzzing in the sixties and seventies compared to today which I reckon is fair comment and would be great to have back again.

[@alzyerpal-TV]

So what did you think of Paisley ? You're just walking around not saying much about it. What makes it "must see" ?

[@terrifictraveltales]

Thanks for your feedback

[@ThamesShips]

Great video. I was talking to my aunt on the phone this afternoon (she lives in Elderslie) and she was complaining about the roadworks being carried out in Paisley. I watch you video tonight and there are all the traffic cones! My dad and many of his family were born nearby in Johnstone and so they visited Paisley often. I still have a small number of relatives living in the area. My dad is sadly no longer with us and he, along with many of my relatives, were laid to rest in the Garden of Remembrance at Woodside Crematorium. I always visit Paisley at least once a year to pay my respects and remember my dad.

[@terrifictraveltales]

Sorry for your loss. Yea, there were a lot of roadworks when we visited. It seems like it's everywhere in the Paisley/Glasgow area.

[@allannicol199]

Was it a week day or early Sunday you were there? Because it seemed very quiet,even for a dreich morning!🤔 Unfortunately,the story of Paisley Town Centre is similar to many other high streets.The out- of-town shopping area (Braehead) was the beginning of the end for the town centre. Very nice video🙂

[@terrifictraveltales]

Thank you😊 We went on a Saturday morning-always try to be at places quite early to avoid crowds. Yea, Iain remembers Paisley Piazza being the main shopping centre before Braehead was built.

[@rha4374]

Im very surprised that the population were in hibernation the day of your visit, like last o the brownies comments, when myself and two young sons were looking for St mirre n football ground we stopped at a bus shelter occupied with only person around to ask directions, unlucky for us, he was doped up and got angry, then after a few expletives although he was going the opposite direction tried to jump in car, it was hilarious when I drove off. Only recently, a guy on you tube was filmed with title man taking his pet fire 🔥 for a walk in a PRAM. 😂😅😅😂😂 Honestly,im sure it was the same guy totally on a different planet. ❤ Yip we all have memories for very different reasons. Shame as the place has potential i suppose.

[@terrifictraveltales]

Sounds like a scene that wouldn't be out of place in Paisley or Glasgow. 🤣 It's a shame that Paisley doesn't get much attention because there's a lot of interesting history 😊

[@williamgardner2739]

@rha4374 Mabey you were talking to Methadone Mick.

[@rha4374]

@@williamgardner2739 Na, meth Mick was clever and a don't think I heard him swear ? Maybe he's got a twin bruv though. Try a search for the guy pushing a pram on fire in Glasgow area. You won't regret it.

[@rha4374]

@@terrifictraveltales Yip it is a shame it should be history 😁

[@YouAreNotThisBody]

I went to uni there

[@alexanderferguson2199]

Sadly, Paisley voted overwhelmingly to be ruled by Sir Keir Starmer and his Westminster based Labour Party. The local Labour MP Johanna Baxter voted to remove the Winter Fuel Allowance from the most vulnerable in Paisley. Im sure the locals will be applauding her actions.

[@terrifictraveltales]

It's awful that the most vulnerable are suffering and adequate support is lacking.

[@johnmorrison1680]

I agree it's a real shame the winter fuel payments have been removed from so many deserving senior citizens, but why bring politics into the comments section of a video intended to promote the town ? Surely the choice of MP by the locals is their business.

[@charlestaylor9424]

Previously they had Manky Black so they deserve bad MPs

[@jimso771]

@@johnmorrison1680 I disagree with you on this, the whole of Scotland should know what the Labour Party has done.

[@johnmorrison1680]

The whole of the UK knows the Labour government has means tested the Winter Fuel payment, meaning so many deserving senior citizens will miss out. I think it is wrong, but it's also public knowledge. Holding this against the voters of Paisley is wrong however. Certainly they elected 2 Labour MPs, however they did not know at this point the action the new Government would take on Winter Fuel payments, any more than we know what measures lie ahead in the next Budget. Let's just agree to differ, and enjoy the video on its own merits.

[@jM-ez7fq]

Going to a wedding there next September any nice place's to stsy for 4 ....adults and 2 girls

[@terrifictraveltales]

Sorry, I haven't stayed overnight in Paisley. But I'm sure there will be some nice places to stay