PAISLEY faces an anxious wait today to hear if it has been named UK City of Culture for 2021.
The announcement will be made on tonight’s edition of The One Show at 7pm on BBC One.
The first town to ever make the shortlist for the title, it faces competition from Coventry, Stoke, Sunderland and Swansea.
It's a matter of hours… Paisley will find out if it has been crowned #UKCityofCulture2021 on the @BBCTheOneShow tonight! It's been an incredible journey. Keep sharing your messages of support and show why Paisley should win! #Paisley2021 @DCMS pic.twitter.com/EN7fHg6GTZ
— Paisley 2021 (@Paisley2021) December 7, 2017
Paisley 2021 bid director Jean Cameron has sent a final message to supporters ahead of the decision.
She said: “We’ve had some fantastic support in the past few days – as we have throughout the bid – and we thank everyone who has joined Team Paisley for this massive moment in our history.
“The two years since Paisley launched its UK City of Culture 2021 bid have been a wonderful journey and it’s been an honour to have been part of it.
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“The bid has already changed Paisley for the better – taking our profile to new levels, raising awareness of our unique and overlooked stories, transforming the town’s reputation, and giving a sense of self-confidence back to a town which has suffered many blows in recent years.
Fingers crossed for tonight's result. #Paisley2021 #CityofCulture2021 @Paisley2021 @DCMS ??? pic.twitter.com/H7j7c4oRLO
— Diane Dunn (@dunndee68) December 7, 2017
“And it’s been a grassroots mass movement. People throughout Paisley and beyond have united behind a shared vision for the town and defined what culture means to them.
“Put simply, there is nothing with greater scope to transform Paisley’s future than winning this title, and the economic and social legacy it will leave.”
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The bid has been backed by thousands of locals and over 200 businesses.
The Scottish Government and Renfrewshire Council have pledged investment to get the town ready to host and to offer financial support should it win the title.
Best of luck tomorrow @Paisley2021 – Scotland is behind you! https://t.co/SKCQ9vmiO5
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) December 6, 2017
I left home when I was 19, but have always been 100% a Paisley boy. The campaign for @Paisley2021 has been incredible and the town is absolutely buzzing. Good luck tonight Paisley – couldn’t be more proud.
— Tom Urie (@mrtomurie) December 7, 2017
Well, today is the big day @Paisley2021 All the very best of luck #Paisley I look forward to being with you tonight as we hear the decision on #CityofCulture Paisley deserves this. @RenCouncilNews pic.twitter.com/CYuw5Ib0iC
— Derek Mackay MSP (@DerekMackaySNP) December 7, 2017
Fingers crossed for @Paisley2021 bid tonight. A fantastic campaign that's brought the whole town together. Everyone is rooting for you.
— Ruth Davidson (@RuthDavidsonMSP) December 7, 2017
Good morning! Have a great Thursday everyone… and good luck to everyone at @Paisley2021 for this evening's bid decision! pic.twitter.com/RJPxJOcwIl
— UWS (@UniWestScotland) December 7, 2017
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