Museums · Central Scotland
Sma' Shot Cottages
In or near Elderslie.
Sma' Shot Cottages — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Paisley Canal · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sma' Shot Cottages is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Sma' Shot Cottages is a museum dedicated to the history of Paisley's weaving industry, showcasing the town's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the preserved cottages and learn about the local history through informative displays.
Place summary
Sma' Shot Cottages is a museum located in central Scotland, postcode PA1. The site features traditional 19th-century cottages, showcasing the history of the local weaving industry and the lives of the workers.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8431, -4.4260
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA1 2HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Phone
- 0141 889 1708
- Nearest railway station
- Paisley Canal — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 12-4pm (Wed, Sat); 1-5pm (Fri) from April to September
- Official site
- www.smashotcottages.com
Sources
- osm: node/7995394691 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sma' Shot Cottages?
- Sma' Shot Cottages is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA1 2HG).
- What is Sma' Shot Cottages?
- Sma' Shot Cottages — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sma' Shot Cottages?
- The nearest railway station is Paisley Canal, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA1 2HG.
- How do I get to Sma' Shot Cottages?
- The nearest railway station is Paisley Canal, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA1 2HG.