REGENERATION experts from around the UK have visited Paisley to consider how ambitious plans to transform the town can be brought to life.
Earlier this year, Renfrewshire Council published plans for a multi-million pound investment aimed at harnessing the town's heritage to drive tourism.
The move could be worth an extra £45 million a year to the local economy, create 800 jobs and pave the way for a UK City of Culture bid.
Key projects include a £50m revamp of Paisley Museum and the creation of a fashion and design centre on the High Street.
A team of funding, heritage, marketing and tourism experts was invited to the town to advise the council on how to make the dream a reality.
Council leader Mark Macmillan said: "The heritage regeneration strategy could be one of the most significant things to happen to the area in a long time.
"But before we embark on a project of such size and importance, we need to make sure we are getting the best advice as to how to move things forward.
"That is why we are trying to benefit from the experience of people who have already delivered lasting success on major regeneration projects in other UK cities."
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