Paisley, Scotland

Paisley (Pàislig in Scottish Gaelic) is a large town, and former royal burgh in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. It is the administrative capital of the Renfrewshire authority.

Related Topics:
Scottish Gaelic - Royal burgh - Central Lowlands - Scotland - Renfrewshire

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The town is situated on the northern edge of the Gleniffer Braes on the banks of the River Cart, approximately 8 miles west-southwest of Glasgow. Glasgow International Airport, despite its name, is in fact located in Renfrewshire, and sits equidistantly between Paisley and neighbouring Renfrew.

Related Topics:
River Cart - Glasgow - Glasgow International Airport - Renfrew

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Paisley is the largest town in Scotland (below the country's five main cities). Towns and settlements surrounding Paisley include:

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• Renfrew to the north
• Ralston to the east (generally considered a 'de-facto' suburb, despite lying beyond the burgh's boundary)
• Barrhead to the southeast (over the border in East Renfrewshire)
• Johnstone and Elderslie to the west
• Linwood to the west-northwest
 
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