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Paisley and District

There are often events for everyone such as bus trips to places such as Culzean Castle, the Kelpies and Loch Katrine. Groups also have outings to the theatre, cinema and museums as well as explorations on foot to gardens and other places of interest.

Dumfries House visit with u3a members in 2023

Dumfries House visit with u3a members in 2023

Visit to Dumfries House in 2023

Members visiting Dumfries House in 2023

Visit to Dumfries House in 2023

Afternoon tea at Dumfries House in 2023

Birthday Celebration at Dumfries house visit in 2023

Birthday Celebration at Dumfries house visit in 2023

Members of the Architecture Group who visited Hillhouse - 1

Members of the Architecture Group who visited Hillhouse - 1

Members of the Architecture Group who visited Hillhouse - 2

Members of the Architecture Group who visited Hillhouse - 2

Members of the Lunch Club at the Ardnamurchan restaurant in Glasgow

Members of the Lunch Club at the Ardnamurchan restaurant in Glasgow

Members at the Kelpies

Members at the Kelpies

Image of the Kelpies

Image of the Kelpies during an outing in July 2024

Members inside the Kelpies during an outing

Members inside the Kelpies during an outing

Members having lunch at The Four Mary's in Linlithgow

Members having lunch at The Four Mary's in Linlithgow

Members having lunch at The Four Mary's in Linlithgow

Members having lunch at The Four Mary's in Linlithgow

Planned Social Events

Thursday 18th June 2026
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Social
Glasgow Network of u3as Annual Barbecue 2026
Come along and enjoy a relaxed summer get-together with friends from across the Glasgow u3a network! Please book soon so you don’t miss this popular annual social event with great food and great company
Cost: £24 includes food and one drink
Booking Required

Planned Outings

Saturday 4th July 2026
12:00 pm
Outing
Sma' Shots Day 2026
Sma' Shots Day is a great day out in Paisley with a parade from Brodie Park, children's activities, dance and performance groups, live music bands and other entertainment.
Wednesday 12th August 2026
Outing
Day Trip to Melrose - Save the date
A day trip to Melrose is being organised for August.
Cost: to be announced later

Planned Holidays

Monday 24th August 2026
to Wednesday 26th August 2026
Holiday
u3a Scotland Summer School
u3a Scotland are organising a Summer School in Stirling.
Cost: See details on u3a Scotland website
Booking Required
Monday 28th September 2026
to Friday 2nd October 2026
Holiday
Coach Trip to County Clare, Ireland
This year we are planning a coach trip to County Clare in Ireland
Cost: £559 per person
Booking Required

Past Social Events

Past Outings

Friday 1st May 2026
Outing
Kirkcudbright the Artists Town - Full
An bus trip for Paisley and District u3a to Kircudbright, the ‘Artists’ town

Past Holidays