During a transformative period for Glenburn landmark The Gleniffer, Co-owner Gemma Hanlon talks us through their reimagining of the space as a community hub. For decades, The Gleniffer has stood as a staple of Paisley that was primarily known for its cheap hotel rooms and affordable function suite. Despite that, there was always a lingering […]
Read MoreAlthough some cycling statistics would suggest that the number of kids on bikes is plummeting, it’s a far cry from what founder Scott McIntosh and his team of instructors at Wee Wobblers are experiencing. Initially inspired by a search for a class for his own daughter, Scott soon acknowledged the gap in the market and […]
Read MoreStylish, value-conscious glasses wearers in Paisley can now choose specs specifically designed to reduce environmental impact with the launch of Specsavers’ ReWear range, now available in the Moss Street store in Paisley. Each frame in the 24-strong collection is created from recycled, discarded water bottles and a range of other bio-based materials that are friendly […]
Read MorePaisley’s popular Food and Drink Festival is returning in-person for 2022 with a two-day feast of fun this April. Paisley Food and Drink Festival is one of Scotland’s largest outdoor food and drink festivals and the extravaganza will take place at Abbey Close and Bridge Street in Paisley town centre on Friday 29 and Saturday […]
Read MoreRenfrewshire has honoured local groups and volunteers for their work in the community at the Provost’s Community Awards. Renfrewshire’s Provost Lorraine Cameron was joined by comperè Gina McKie to help celebrate the achievements of devoted community members who go above and beyond to make Renfrewshire a better place to live and work. The award winners […]
Read MoreSometimes, a piece of art comes along that seems to unconsciously tap into the cultural temperature of the times and with her second book, Edinburgh-born, Lochwinnoch-based author Kirstin Innes has accomplished exactly that. But for all that her latest novel presented a layered, often deeply unjust world in which people have seen aspects of both […]
Read MoreWork to create a brand-new £1million walking and cycling route which will link the town centres of Renfrew and Paisley is now underway. Preparatory works to clear overgrown vegetation is taking place along the section of the route behind Abbotsinch Retail Park, which in time will provide walkers and cyclists with access to West College […]
Read MoreLocal school pupils and community groups have expressed their hopes for the future of Paisley during a series of workshops to help create a new community display. The Future Paisley exhibition – in the Piazza Shopping centre – now includes a new community display showcasing the work created by those groups, called Postcards From The […]
Read MoreRecently recognised by National Geographic for her breathtaking work, local photographer Kirsten Ferguson takes us inside the process of capturing images of her favourite subjects. Like many, I have observed urban foxes in my local area and a few years ago, I began documenting them through a series of photographs. It is true to say […]
Read MoreSuzanne Oswald heads to The Lowland, the newly revamped restaurant within the Lynnhurst Hotel in Johnstone and leaves with plenty to write home about. After a year of setbacks for the hospitality industry, it’s encouraging to see well-laid plans finally come to fruition and that’s exactly the case for Lynnhurst Hotel in Johnstone. After months of […]
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