Sma' Shot Cottages
The Old Paisley Society
The Sma' Shot Cottages are run by The Old Paisley Society, a registered charity
A Step Back in Time
The Sma Shot Cottages welcomes visitors from all over the world to take a step back in to Paisley's history.
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The Sma' Shot Cottage complex is unique in Scotland and allows visitors to see two distinct periods in Paisley's weaving history.
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On entering from Shuttle Street, visitors immediately step back into the 18th century into the typical weaver's cottage which was originally built in the 1750s.
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The cottage has been matched to written descriptions in histories of the town and has only been altered slightly from original dimensions in the 19th century.
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On crossing the yard, you will visit a small row of three cottages, dated 70 years ahead in the 1820s-1840s, where you can immerse yourself in history as you explore life as a weaver in our historical town during the 19th century.
A Warm Paisley Welcome
Visitors will be provided with a free guided tour of the cottages with one of our local volunteers.
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Come along and join us in our tea room, where we serve beverages and homemade goods and share stories of the past and present.
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We are open April-September, every Wednesday and Saturday 12pm-4pm, and Fridays 1-5pm.
Group/private tours can be arranged on request through our contact page.
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New volunteers keen to help preserve Paisley's heritage are always welcome to join us.
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Sma Shot Cottages are owned and run by the Old Paisley Society, a registered charity (SC001908). Admission is free, however, all donations towards the upkeep of the cottages are gratefully accepted.
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