3 Best Landmarks in Renfrewshire

“Johnstone Castle is a 16th-century tower house located in the Johnstone area. The Castle is one of the historical sites to visit around the Renfrewshire region, UK. Johnstone Castle is in Scotland's top 100 most deprived areas and has had Priority Status since 1996. The castle has undergone a truly remarkable restoration, complying with modern building control standards and regulations, with features including maximum standard insulation and new double-glazed windows. Johnstone Castle is situated south of the town centre and is home to around 5,000 people, making it the largest of Johnstone's housing estates. The historic town of Johnstone was a planned community that grew up around this castle. Recreational facilities include golf courses such as Kilmacolm, Ranfurly Castle, Old Ranfurly, Cochrane Castle, and the famous Ayrshire links courses Prestwick and Troon.”

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“Paisley Town Hall has been a striking centrepiece at the heart of life in the town for the last 140 years. Paisley Town Hall can transform the performance facilities and visitor experience, improve catering and conference facilities, provide better physical access, and replace mechanical and electrical systems. The town hall is a unique and elegant venue for your wedding, conference, or social event. Paisley Town Hall's height of the two towers with their sculptured figures represents the four seasons. Entry is free for everyone.”

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“Sma' Shot Cottages is one of the 19th-century monuments and is also a unique tourist attraction in the Paisley area. Sma' Shot Cottages are owned and managed by the Old Paisley Society, which is a registered charity. Sma' Shot Cottages preserve and maintain a key part of Paisley's cultural heritage and welcome visitors from all over the world to explore the weavers' cottages and the history of the paisley pattern. Tourists and locals are welcome to their tea room, where they serve beverages and homemade goods and share stories from the past. Sma' Shot Cottages also offer accessible wheelchair facilities to visitors. Entry is free for everyone.”

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