Exhibition

Lastday fortown

There is just one day left for Buddies to enjoy a popular exhibition showcasing the collection of major projects transforming Paisley’s future.

The Future Paisley Exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the fascinating past, present and future of the town, based on its forward-thinking approach to culture-led regeneration.

The free interactive exhibition - in the Piazza Shopping Centre - makes innovative use of maps, graphics, 3D digital models and augmented reality to bring Paisley’s story to life like never before.

Future Paisley is the wide-ranging programme of events, activity and investment using the town’s unique and internationallysignificant cultural stories to transform its future, led by Renfrewshire Council.

The programme continues the momentum generated by Paisley’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2021, which raised the town’s profile and saw it become the first town to ever be shortlisted for the prestigious title, four years ago.

The exhibition shows how the town was shaped by Paisley’s proud textile and industrial past, and how current projects are bringing new life by giving new reasons to come into town.

Featured projects include the ongoing £100m investment in the town centre’s historic venues and outdoor spaces, including the transformations of Paisley’s museum and town hall, and the work to build a new modern home for library services in a formerly-vacant High Street unit.

It is also showcasing the emerging Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation District Scotland currently being built next to Glasgow Airport, which will become the country’s new home for advanced manufacturing.

Other local landmarks to feature include Paisley Abbey, Thomas Coats Memorial Church, the Russell Institute, the TA Building and the Grand Fountain, as well as the work to create new community-led place plans for Ferguslie and Foxbar.

Visitors will be asked to consider their hopes for the future of the town, and how it can evolve to meet big global challenges of the future such as recovery from covid and the climate crisis.

The exhibition has been running throughout March and April in Unit 27-28 of the Piazza shopping centre, and is open every Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

The last day to make the most of the exhibition is tomorrow (April 30).