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Fountain Gardens, Paisley (also known as Hope Temple Gardens)

Introduction

The mid-19th-century Fountain Gardens were laid out on the site of a previous formal garden dating from the late-18th century. The main feature of the gardens is the grand, ornate central fountain.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

This is a municipal site, open daily.

Directions

Fountain Gardens are located on the edge of Paisley town centre. There are entrances on Love Street and Caledonia Street.

Owners

Renfrewshire Council

Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1BR
History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Associated People
Features & Designations

Features

  • Ornamental Fountain
  • Statue
  • Description: Statue of Robert Burns erected in the 1890s.
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

Electoral Ward

Paisley Central