It has been a dominant feature of the Paisley skyline for over 100 years with its striking crown steeple rising to 60 metres (200 ft) above the ground.

In light of a dwindling congregation and significant ongoing maintenance costs, the final church service took place in August 2018.

A campaign was launched to raise the necessary funds to renovate and re-purpose the building as an arts and culture venue.

[4] The church is built in the Gothic Revival style in red sandstone, cruciform in shape with flying buttresses along the nave and transepts.

[5] The building is managed by the Coats Memorial Preservation Trust, and hosts weddings, proms and graduations, and corporate events.