Welcome to Paisley Abbey
From its foundation in 1163 to the present day – worship in Paisley Abbey has been offered to God and hospitality extended to all pilgrims and visitors.
Paisley Abbey has as its core aims:
- To offer worship to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- To welcome in Christ’s name all who visit the Abbey for whatever reason.
- To witness to the love of God within the community of Paisley.
Paisley Abbey is a parish church of the Church of Scotland and the ‘mother church’ of Paisley.


Sunday Service
Sunday 14 September – The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
11 am Morning Service with Holy Baptism
4 pm Choral Evensong
led by The Revd. Jim Gibson

Visit Us
The Abbey, Shop & Cafe are normally open Monday to Saturday
from 10 am until 4 pm with last admission at 3.30 pm
The Abbey will be closed to visitors from 12.30 pm on Saturday 13 September
due to a wedding, the shop & cafe will remain open.
Guided tours are normally on a Tuesday & Thursday at 2pm, admission is £5
Due to increasing numbers, there will be guided tours at 2 pm
on the following Saturdays
20th & 27th September, 4th & 18th October
more dates will follow
for more details on tours please see our ‘Visit’ page
Support Paisley Abbey Today
Donate to the Abbey
The Church of Scotland has set up a way in which donations can be made either to the general funds of the Church of Scotland, or to an individual congregation such as Paisley Abbey. Simply click on the ‘Donate’ link below, scroll down the page, fill in ‘Gift Aid’ details if appropriate, and then, donate. THANK YOU
Abbey Herald
Paisley Abbey’s monthly newsletter is available to view or download below.
From our Facebook Page:
Contact Us
Paisley Abbey
Abbey Close
Paisley, Renfrewshire
PA1 1JG
Tel: +44 (0)141 889 7654
email: [email protected]
Registered Scottish Charity SC007633
Main Contacts
Minister: Revd. Jim Gibson
Director of Music: Dr. George McPhee
Church Manager: Linda Barrett
Secretary: Karen Kerr
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