Links

Abbey Books is located in the historic Scottish town of Paisley. The town became well-known during the 18th and 19th centuries for the production of cloth with the distinctive Paisley Pattern.  It also has some fine architecture; the Abbey originally founded in 1163 as a Cluniac Monastery retains its medieval nave; the Coats Memorial a magnificent Baptist Cathedral built in a Gothic-design red sandstone; Paisley Town Hall an excellent example of Victorian architecture built in Renaissance style; and also Scotland's best preserved 18th century weavers' cottages, the Sma' Shot Cottages.

Things to do near the bookshop:

Collins & Paterson Auctioneers  
Auction every other Tuesday in Walker Street.

Paisley Museum

Paisley Central Library

Paisley Arts Centre

 Explore the story of Paisley's weaving heritage at Sma' Shot Cottages

Find out more about Paisley on the Community Website