Paisley crowned Scotland's Town of the Year as judges praise its 'resurgence'

Paisley has been crowned Scotland's Town of the Year, with judges impressed with the town's "resurgence".

Judges in the Scotland Loves Local Awards handed Paisley the title, praising the town on its reinvention over the past decade, saying "incredibly special things are happening".

It comes as new businesses open, homes are built, with a new state-of-the-art secondary school and a transformed Paisley Museum set to open next year.

Kimberley Guthrie, Chief Officer of awards organisers Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), said: “Incredibly special things are happening in Paisley.

“The town is on a remarkable journey of reinvention and rejuvenation which has evolved over the past decade, kickstarted by major cultural regeneration. There’s real energy thanks to the creativity, innovatio