Sma' Shot Cottages
7 minute walk from Paisley Canal station · Glasgow and West Central
Sma' Shot Cottages is a museum in Paisley owned and run by the Old Paisley Society. This unique site preserves and maintains a key part of the town’s cultural heritage, focusing on the history of the world-famous weaving industry. It serves as an informative destination for visitors from all over the world who want to discover local history.
During a visit, you can explore the cottages and join a tour to learn more about the past. The site features a tea room for relaxation and a gift shop. Guests often find the staff to be lovely and highly informative, making it a great place to spend a rainy day. Entry is free during seasonal opening hours from April to September.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Museum
- Good for
- Industrial heritage, Local & social history, Museums, Textile art
- Characteristics
- Nationally significant
- Admission
- Free
- Opening
- Seasonal opening
- Facilities
- Café, Guided tours available
- Region
- Glasgow and West Central
Stations within walking distance
- Paisley Canal station — 7 min walk, 0.5 km
- Paisley Gilmour Street station — 8 min walk, 0.7 km
- Hawkhead station — 23 min walk, 1.9 km
- Paisley St James station — 24 min walk, 2.0 km
Other places near Paisley Canal
- Paisley Abbey — 9 min walk from the station
- Paisley Central Library — 10 min walk from the station
- Paisley Museum — 12 min walk from the station
- Thomas Coats Memorial Church — 13 min walk from the station
- Paisly Thread Mill Museum — 16 min walk from the station
- Fountain Gardens — 18 min walk from the station