Paisley culture bid ‘will bring lasting benefit’
Nicola Sturgeon has said she believes Paisley’s UK City of Culture bid will lead to “lasting benefit” for the town.
The First Minister has led an outpouring of good wishes for the town with the close of the competition.
Paisley was the sole Scottish place on the shortlist which included Stoke-on-trent, Sunderland, Swansea and Coventry, who took the title, announced live on BBC’S The One Show.
The contest saw Paisley involve 34,000 residents in the bid across a two year journey to change its future for the better using the town’s culture and heritage.
The First Minister said: “Everyone involved in the Paisley bid, from bid director Jean Cameron to the many people who have been involved formally and informally over the last two years, can be rightly proud of their efforts. To gather the support of businesses, cultural and community groups, and secure the involvement of more than 30,000 people is a tremendous achievement.”