Elise Hendry gets acquainted with Allan and Victoria from Alvic Sliding Wardrobes Tucked away in the village of Crosslee, Houston sits a humble old mill nestled by trees. Its worn walls murmur stories of its history, while the air is filled with the soft hum of craftsmanship. The building was once a relic of the […]
Read MoreAn artist and newfound record label owner, Becca Starr discusses her career journey and forthcoming album, Defixio What was your entryway into the music industry? I’ve been doing music forever, I showed an affinity for it even before I could talk. I’d be singing jingles off the telly and my parents got me so many […]
Read MoreSuzanne Oswald visits Munro’s, a new Paisley eatery serving up classic fare with contemporary sensibilities It’s getting to that time of year when a hearty, comforting meal, filled with traditional Scottish ingredients and homegrown flair, is the perfect accompaniment to these longer, darker nights. Enter Munro’s – a brand-new restaurant situated on St James’ Street […]
Read MoreJohn Pressly, Science Curator at Paisley Museum, takes a look at the various spots around Renfrewshire that are tailor made for stargazing At various times throughout our lives, we have all looked up at the night sky and smiled at the shining stars or taken solace in them. Since the dawning of man, they have […]
Read MoreClaire Elliott finds out how new owners Gemma and Gary transformed the former Gleniffer Hotel into Mill & Brae, the town’s trendiest bar, restaurant and venue The old Gleniffer Hotel was the site of many a wedding, birthday party or even high school prom. The Paisley institution has seen countless celebrations over the years, but […]
Read MoreFresh from her appointment as Makar of the Scottish Women’s Football Association Poetry Society, Donna Matthew discusses her new role and what it means to her to be a Paisley poet with Claire Elliott What would you say your experience has been like living in Paisley? I was born in Paisley, but I grew up […]
Read MoreRobert and Paul are left awestruck by a visit to Vino’s Café in Renfrew In recent years, the boundaries of what to expect from a café have been consistently redrawn, with many lunch spots veering away from the greasy spoon to something more gourmet. One establishment that certainly epitomises that shift is Renfrew’s very own […]
Read MoreBrian Hannan from Abbey Books in Paisley reviews The Paisley Thread by Matthew Blair The worst thing about running a preloved operation like Abbey Books is that once a book is gone it’s gone. Although we have 40,000 books in stock, we only usually have one copy of a particular item. This is especially a […]
Read MoreSuzanne Oswald heads to Palomino’s at Ingliston Country Club & Hotel in Bishopton for a sublime meal in a serene location Surrounded by peaceful countryside, overlooking the idyllic Kilpatrick hills and Clyde estuary, lies Ingliston Country Club & Hotel. A 20 minute drive from Paisley and a hop and a skip off the M8, the […]
Read MoreThe Honeybee and the Bumblebee, a poem by Gordon Powrie One day a fuzzy Bumblebee Was a-buzzing in the garden When he saw a Honeybee A flower she was guarding, The Bumble said “Honeybee, If you’ll just give me a chance I promise I can take special care Of your flowers and your plants.” The […]
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