St Mirin's Cathedral
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Overview
The Catholic church was established here in 1808, and the current substantial cathedral building – which serves the diocese of Paisley – dates to 1932. Designed by Thomas Baird, it is in a neo-Norman style, and clear glass helps make it light and airy inside. It is undergoing major refurbishment at the time of writing (2014) to preserve the structure and to improve facilities and access. St Mirin was an Irish monk and missionary, and is the patron saint of Paisley. A 2007 bronze statue of him by sculptor Norman Galbraith stands opposite the cathedral. Galbraith also created the shrine within the cathedral to the 17th-century martyr, St John Ogilvie.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year daily 9–6
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
The council area of Renfrewshire is one of three areas that make up the historic county of the same name, the other two being East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
The county town is Renfrew, however it is Paisley which is the main settlement and its abbey, cathedral and museum draw many visitors to the town.
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