Paisley Abbey

Paisley Abbey
Paisley Abbey and grounds
Map
LocationAbbey Close
Paisley, Renfrewshire
CountryScotland
DenominationChurch of Scotland
Previous denominationRoman Catholic
Websitewww.paisleyabbey.org.uk
History
StatusParish kirk
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationCategory A
Designated1971[1]
Architectural typeChurch
Years built7th century
1163
Administration
PresbyteryClyde
Clergy
Minister(s)Reverend Jim Gibson
Laity
Director of musicDr George McPhee

Paisley Abbey is a parish church of the Church of Scotland on the east bank of the White Cart Water in the centre of the town of Paisley, Renfrewshire, about 7 miles (11 kilometres) west of Glasgow, in Scotland. Its origins date from the 12th century, based on a former Cluniac monastery. Following the Reformation in the 16th century, it became a Church of Scotland parish kirk.

  1. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "ABBEY CLOSE, PAISLEY ABBEY (Category A Listed Building) (LB38910)". Retrieved 29 March 2019.