Social historian Lil Brookes reveals her thoughts on the painting, Paisley Cross 1868. This painting is one I’ve known and loved for many years and was prominently displayed until Paisley Museum & Art Galleries closed for refurbishment. I find it fascinating as it seeks I think to tell many stories about Paisley. The setting of the […]
Read MoreOver the next decade, ten trees for every man, woman and child in Glasgow City Region will be planted as part of a new urban ‘forest’ to tackle climate change. The ambitious planting pledge lies at the heart of the new Clyde Climate Forest, which is part of the Glasgow & Clyde Valley Green Network, […]
Read MoreGet to know the guys behind Meat in the Middle Paisley… we speak to Kevin in this enlightening Q&A: It’s fair to say the opening a premium burger restaurant is a new venture for you, what were both of you doing career-wise before MITM and where did the inspiration come from? “I spent the last […]
Read MoreA new bridge over the Black Cart river next to Glasgow Airport will bring big benefits for people cycling and walking in Renfrewshire. The new bridge was installed last week and when it opens to the public later this year, it will provide a crossing to walk or cycle when travelling between Inchinnan, Renfrew and […]
Read MoreAnother FIRST for Renfrewshire. Paisley has the only Abdominal Sacral Massage Therapist in the country, a treatment that alleviates digestive problems from bloatedness to more serious ailments such as Crohn’s disease. We spoke to Jackie Ford, owner of SacroHealth, to find out more… “I qualified as a Swedish Massage Therapist back in 2017. However, after […]
Read MoreMarks & Spencer has opened a brand new Foodhall in Paisley, unveiling one of Scotland’s first new look stores for customers in Renfrew Road Retail Park. The new 12,600 square foot Foodhall has a marketplace feel and has been designed with customers and local families at its heart, helping to make shopping as convenient and inspirational […]
Read MoreAs moral panic around punk reached a fever pitch, Paisley found itself at the vanguard of a watershed moment in culture. Constructed in collaboration with Paisley.Is, we get the real story from those who immersed themselves in rebellion. In a way that mirrors our modern world, the mid-‘70s was propelled forward by two unmistakable forces […]
Read MorePaisley’s own The Vegan Leather are back and with an added helping of ferocity on their new single “Who’s Knocking On My Door?” Although their music has always been deceptively heavy in its composition, the four piece’s latest offering see them at their most untethered to date. Delving headlong into uncharted territory with a hail […]
Read MoreAlthough it flew under our radar at time of release, the past few weeks have allowed us to acquaint ourselves with Settle by Paisley-based producer Arbo. A purveyor of hypnotic soundscapes that encapsulate everything from the visionary work of Steve Reich through to Moby‘s creative height and contemporary forces of innovation such as Floating Points, […]
Read MoreBy Karen Porter Wild winds of wonder crashing sounds of thunder leaves falling from trees the buzzing sounds of bees Picking flowers in the garden watching water freeze and harden raindrops and snow flakes all the sounds animals make Funny faces and silly sounds that’s where laughter is found dark and shadows are intimidating lights […]
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