Historical Geography information for Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Place Name | Paisley |
| Description | Paisley is the largest town in the historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. By the 19th century, Paisley had established itself as a centre of the weaving and so gave its name to patterns still in use. Paisley has monastic origins. A chapel is said to have been established by the 6th/7th century Irish monk, Saint Mirin. The town was established under James II and it was elevated to a burgh in 1488 by James IV. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Paisley |
| County | Renfrewshire |
| Country | Scotland |
| SiteID | 93161 |
| DateUpdated | 7/4/2013 11:28:13 AM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092235 |
British Surname Clusters | Kennedy | Kennedy, Kenedy, O'Kennedy, MacKennedy, McKennedy, Ó Cinnéide |