Back in the 19th Century, the town’s fame and prosperity came in the shape of beautifully patterned Paisley shawls which were made by local weavers and exported throughout the world. Paisley’s other main industry of the era was thread-making in massive mills that stood along the banks of the River Cart. Today, there’s an excellent variety of shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The Lagoon Leisure Centre includes saunas, solarium and an Olympic sized ice rink. Regular exhibitions and events covering every area of the arts add to the town’s cultural calendar. You can enjoy the great outdoors in numerous parks and gardens including the Gleniffer Braes Country Park which covers 1300 acres of woodland and moorland.