What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Paisley Abbey as Abbey (medieval), Burial Ground (medieval), War Memorial(s) (20th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Medieval abbey and burial ground, founded in the 13th century as a Cistercian monastery. It is significant as the final resting place of several Scottish kings, including Robert the Bruce.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Paisley, Place of PaisleyManse (17th Century) · 48 yd
Paisley Cotton Street, Mission ChurchChurch (early 20th Century) - (mid 20th Century) · 63 yd
Paisley, Abbey Close, Church and Burial GroundBurial Ground (post Medieval), Church (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 71 yd
Paisley, Abbey Close, Robert Tannahill StatueStatue (period Unassigned) · 79 yd
Paisley Canal Disaster MemorialMemorial · 100 yd
Alexander Wilson StatueMemorial · 103 yd
Paisley, Oakshaw StreetNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 524 yd
Paisley, Church HillNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 542 yd
Millennium Milepost Saucelhill ParkVisitor information · 611 yd
Saucel HillMountain / peak · 666 yd
Paisley Museum and Art GalleriesMuseum · 693 yd
Jenny's Well Nature ReserveNature reserve · 1604 ydOther information
Photo: Thomas Nugent · CC BY-SA 2.0