Museums & GalleriesLast verified 17 Sept 2026

Coats Observatory

Paisley· Renfrewshire

About this place

One of the oldest public observatories in Britain, in Paisley, with historic telescopes and displays on astronomy and seismology.

Opening hours

Weekly opening hours, today highlighted
Monday (today)9:00 – 17:00
Tuesday9:00 – 17:00
Wednesday9:00 – 17:00
Thursday9:00 – 17:00
Friday9:00 – 17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Hours can change — it’s always worth checking before you set off.