St Mirin's Cathedral

St Mirin's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Paisley built in a neo-Romanesque style with sandstone walls and a marble chancel. The building features four tripartite stained glass windows depicting the Twelve Apostles.

The cathedral was built in 1931 and replaced an earlier church from 1808 at a different location. It gained its cathedral status in 1948 following the establishment of the Diocese of Paisley in 1947.

The building houses Art Deco artwork depicting the Stations of the Cross and a sandstone pulpit carved with scenes from the Sermon on the Mount. These artistic elements create a distinctive visual environment throughout the interior.

The building is open daily and accommodates around 1300 people, meaning there is usually sufficient space for visitors. It is easy to locate and has a main entrance from which most areas are readily accessible.

A bronze statue of Saint Mirin created by sculptor Norman Galbraith in 2007 stands before the main entrance. This figure is a detail many visitors overlook when approaching the cathedral.

Location: Renfrewshire

Location: Paisley

Inception: 1931

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Website: http://saintmirins.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 55.84740,-4.41660

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:00