Paisley Abbey
| Paisley Abbey | |
|---|---|
Paisley Abbey and grounds | |
| Location | Abbey Close Paisley, Renfrewshire |
| Country | Scotland |
| Denomination | Church of Scotland |
| Previous denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Status | Parish kirk |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Category A |
| Designated | 1971 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Years built | 7th century 1163 |
| Administration | |
| Presbytery | Clyde |
| Clergy | |
| Minister(s) | Reverend Jim Gibson |
| Laity | |
| Director of music | Dr 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.