Ancient and modern
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Ancient and modern
Image: © Richard Sutcliffe Taken: 23 Feb 2023
The early 15th century Stanely Castle https://canmore.org.uk/site/43150/paisley-stanely-castle, now surrounded by Stanely Reservoir and the late 1950s Oliphant Court. The tower block is the only one remaining of five tower blocks built between 1958 and 1960, designed by John Alexander McGregor, Paisley Burgh Engineer's Department.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.823105
Longitude
-4.454993