Renfrewshire residents are being encouraged to march against domestic abuse, harassment, and violence against women and young people.

The annual Reclaim the Night event is being held by Renfrewshire Council’s Community Learning and Development team, the Women and Children First team, and other partners.

It is part of the United Nations’ global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

(Image: Renfrewshire Council) This year, the march will take place on November 27, starting at 6pm in Paisley town centre.

Hundreds are expected to gather outside the University of the West of Scotland entrance on Paisley’s High Street at 5.45pm before the march begins.

Pipers will lead the procession down the High Street towards Dunn Square, where a memorial event will be held, featuring a choir performance.

This is to remember women and girls who have lost their lives to violence.

There will then be refreshments and entertainment in Paisley Town Hall.

(Image: Renfrewshire Council) The event is open to people of all ages, but those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Renfrewshire’s Provost Lorraine Cameron said: "Reclaim The Night is an important event to raise our voices and tell the world that assaults and violence against women and young people is not acceptable.

"Everyone should be safe from gender-based violence.

"As a council, we continue to work with communities and our partners to make sure this is a safe place to live, work, study and visit.

"Women and young people should feel safe to be out at night free from the threat of sexual assault and harassment at all times of year, but especially during the dark nights in winter.

"I hope as many people as possible can come along to this event."

People suffering from physical, mental, or emotional abuse by a partner or family member are urged to seek help.

Contact Scottish Domestic Abuse at 0800 027 1234 or text/WhatsApp 07401288595, or Abused Men in Scotland at 03300 949 395.