IT'S one thing to be allowed a peek into some of Paisley's historic buildings.
But what makes this year's Doors Open Day more special is the chance to really arrive in style.
Because two seven-seater, luxury Jaguars will be transporting visitors around key sites in Paisley town centre throughout the day this Saturday.
Renfrewshire provost Celia Lawson said: "This is the 16th doors open day programme and we always like to do something different to encourage access to Renfrewshire's spectacular heritage and architecture.
"I'm sure the luxury transport will be well used and appreciated by local people and visitors alike".
She added: "This has been an exciting and very encouraging time for the preservation of our architectural heritage – in June, the council received £1.5 million for Paisley from the Heritage lottery fund.
"We have also spent millions restoring the Abbey and Abercorn bridges.
"We are proud of our heritage and doors open day gives people the chance, free of charge, to visit iconic buildings and sites in our towns and communities".
The cars have been donated for the day by funeral directors J and W Goudie.
The company's Tommy McShane said: "As a Paisley firm, we are proud to play our part in helping more people learn about Paisley's heritage".
Events on Saturday will focus on Paisley, Bishopton, Inchinnan, Renfrew and Erskine, while on Sunday Johnstone, Elderslie, Kilbarchan, Houston, Howwood and Lochwinnoch will be in the spotlight.
The event will be a first chance to see up-close the development and restoration of the Anchor mills, via the newly refurbished gatehouse.
And another special feature will be the Abbey drain dig – a 12-day excavation of Paisley abbey's unique great drain which may shed light on how it was constructed.
On Saturday, Renfrewshire council conservation officer Duncan Macintosh will lead a guided walk around Oakshaw's churches – meet at 6 Oakshaw Street at 2.30pm.
On Sunday, Johnstone history society will provide guided walks at 11am and 2pm, starting at the local history museum in Morrison's.
Meanwhile children can pick up a passport for the weekend and collect stamps at each building they visit.
For a full programme of events and participating buildings, visit
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk.