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Reclaim the Night March Returns to Paisley This November

Annual event calls for an end to violence against women and girls, culminating in a memorial wreath laying.

Generic image of a lone figure holding a torch on a Scottish street at night, with blurred emergency lights in the background.
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Generic image of a lone figure holding a torch on a Scottish street at night, with blurred emergency lights in the background.

The annual Reclaim the Night march will take place on Paisley streets at the end of November, encouraging participation in the international call to end harassment and violence against women and girls.

The event is scheduled for Wednesday 25 November, running from 5.45pm to 7.30pm. The march will commence at 6pm from the University of the West of Scotland entrance on Paisley High Street, proceeding towards Dunn Square. Attendees are encouraged to bring torches and banners.
A memorial wreath will be laid in Dunn Square to honour women and girls who have lost their lives to violence. Following the march, refreshments and entertainment will be held at Paisley Town Hall. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Organised by Renfrewshire Council's Youth Services and Women & Children First teams, the event is supported by women’s advocacy groups and community organisations. It forms part of the United Nation’s global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Support is available for those who need to talk to someone. The Scottish Domestic Abuse helpline can be reached at 0800 027 1234 or via text/WhatsApp on 07401288595. Abused Men in Scotland can be contacted on 03300 949 395. The Council's Women and Children First team can be reached on 0300 300 0345.
Based on information from the official source: Renfrewshire Council (27/10/2026)

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