The Mòd Phàislig began in style tonight with a torchlit procession down Paisley High Street - led by the Greater Glasgow Police Scotland Pipe Band, and followed by local schoolchildren to brighten up the occasion.
The procession stopped at intervals as we were entertained with music, singing, country dancing, the telling of a witchcraft tale, and eventually ending at the Abbey.
There the lady Provost gave words of welcome and expressed her delight that this event was being staged in Paisley.
It is anticipated that more than 8,000 people will visit Paisley as it hosts Scotland’s flagship celebration of traditional and Gaelic culture for the first time in it's history.
Stilt Walker Prepares for the Procession
Brightening Up the Occasion
Greater Glasgow Police Scotland Pipe Band Lead the Torchlit Procession
Local Schoolchildren Participate in the Torchlit Procession
Greater Glasgow Police Scotland Pipe Band Lead the Torchlit Procession
A Smiling Face Shows Enjoyment at the Torchlit Procession
Torchlit Procession for the MOD in Paisley
Scottish Country Dancers Entertain at the Torchlit Procession
Everyone Seems to be Enjoying the Torchlit Procession
Accordion Music in the Square
Local Schoolchildren Join in the Torchlit Procession
A Tale of Witchcraft at the Torchlit Procession
Lady Provost Welcomes the Torchlit Procession
Torchlit Procession for the MOD in Paisley
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