For some years, students on the MPhil Textile Conservation course have benefitted from the chance to conserve textiles from Paisley Museum. Such experience is a core part of the MPhil programme and is fundamental to the students’ ability to gain the skills and practical experience they will need as professional Textile Conservators.

In a £45m project, Paisley Museum, which opened in 1871, is undergoing major re-development and will re-open to the public in 2025.

The objects being conserved by the MPhil Textile Conservation students will feature in the new displays. Their work was highlighted in this report on Scottish Television (STV) on 8th February, 2024.