Fancy dining out on some hearty value-for-money food in a relaxing atmosphere? Then let Juliette Jones be your guide to this splendid village eatery. The Boarding House is a treat from the get-go. Arrestingly, it used to be a coach and horses inn which opened in 1770. You’ll find it in leafy Howwood, a village […]
Read MoreIngliston Country Club & Hotel is one of Renfrewshire’s best kept secrets. Elegantly nestled against a beautiful backdrop of rolling hills, Ingliston is a sight to behold. It’s no wonder this multi-award-winning luxury countryside estate is regarded as one of Scotland’s premier hotel, weddings and events venues. We asked Head of HR and People Development, […]
Read MoreThe Unthanks are folk troubadours in the classic tradition. We spoke to Rachel about keeping the flame alive. Since The Unthanks released their first album in 2005, Tyneside siblings Becky and Rachel Unthank have accumulated a barrage of awards and critical acclaim. Their restless musical journey has involved collaborations with Sting, Paul Hartnoll from Orbital, […]
Read MoreGemma Scullion of Renfrewshire Mama presents this handy treasure map of fun activities for you and your little ones. The Great Outdoors FINLAYSTONE COUNTRY ESTATE, LANGBANK We are incredibly lucky to have this wonderful woodland escape on our doorstep. A perfect place to visit for all ages, it often organises family events. The various play […]
Read MoreAffordable fine dining is the order of the day at this highly impressive family-owned restaurant in Johnstone. Paul Whitelaw finds himself spoiled for choice. The range of food on offer at Papamacs Gourmet Kitchen is quite something to behold. I’m not just talking about the sheer variety of meals, snacks and desserts to choose from: […]
Read MorePaisley’s very own Nicola Keegan is an award-winning, HND-qualified mobile makeup artist with a Diploma in Eyebrow Definition & LVL lash-lift. She offers an elite hair and make-up service. How did you get started? Nine years ago, when I was 26, I decided it was time to finally go to college and gain my HND […]
Read MoreThe SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South, Mhairi Black was elected while still a student at the University of Glasgow. Words by Nadine McBay. In May of 2015, Mhairi Black became the youngest person to be elected to the House of Commons since the 1830s. Still the ‘baby of the House’ at the age […]
Read MoreSinger-songwriter, DJ and producer Joseph Malik thought his latest album would be his last. Instead it saved him. Music is therapy, an expression of the soul. Joseph Malik knows that. A veteran of the Edinburgh underground music scene, he released his first solo album, Diverse, in 2002. That was followed two years later by Aquarius Songs. […]
Read MoreBased in Paisley, PACE is one of Scotland’s most renowned youth-oriented theatre companies. It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights… What do James McAvoy, Paolo Nutini, Richard Madden and Kevin Guthrie all have in common? They’re male Scottish actors and entertainers? Unleash the Q.I. klaxon. The correct answer is they’re […]
Read MoreAn award-winning jazz musician and dedicated community activist, Evelyn Laurie is one of Paisley’s most prominent creative figures. What inspired you to start the #PositivePaisley campaign? I’m a Paisley buddy, but I’ve lived and studied elsewhere. When I moved back to Renfrewshire in 2010, I was quite dismayed at the way Paisley had become so […]
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