£1.8m rise in Paisley Museum costs puts flagship project budget 'under some pressure'

A £1.8 million rise in costs connected with the transformation of Paisley Museum has put “some pressure” on the flagship project’s budgets.

The building – undergoing a £45 million regeneration into a “world class attraction” home to galleries, an observatory and a heritage centre – is expected to open next year.

But it has emerged fees associated with the refurbishment have risen – prompting a senior Renfrewshire Council officer to field questions on the impact this could have on available funds.