Fresh from her return to the tumultuous world of River City, we met Paisley-born Carmen Pieraccini to discuss family, finding her feet in the acting world and much more. On a brisk Tuesday morning, Carmen Pieraccini meandered around Barshaw Park for the first time in years. As her five-month-old son napped blissfully in his pram, […]
Read MoreAlthough our Paisley-born editor had only been to Bridge of Weir once before, his visit to Bernie’s has given him plenty of reason to return. Some places go beyond just catering to the local community and become a pillar of it. Rather than reducing the café experience down to its transactional nature, these eateries conjure […]
Read MoreAfter venturing in to the pub on two consecutive Christmas Eves’, Editor Robert Blair discovers what a normal Friday night in Gantry has in store. Among the cavalcade of misconceptions that people have about Paisley, one of the most persistent is that its watering holes are all carbon copies of one another. Informed by the […]
Read MoreIf you’re in the market for friendly ambiance and a hearty lunch, Paisley’s Taste Buds is for you. Editor Robert Blair pays a visit. Situated on Lawn Street, Taste Buds is a true gem of a café. Embedded into the fabric of their community, their exuberant staff have gone above and beyond to get involved […]
Read MoreFashioned from converted castles, country houses and centuries-old buildings, VisitScotland have assembled a list of unorthodox lodgings to stay in. These five traditional accommodation options all come with intriguing histories that will wow your friends and family, from historic blackhouses that were once the hub of family life to majestic castles and country estates that […]
Read MoreChannel your inner beatnik with these slick, innovative interiors tips from Kike Pavlik. Bohemian style stereotypically resembles Eastern interiors with a lot of bright colours and patterns, not to mention a mix of different types of furniture. Consequently, it’s quite easy to take a kitsch attitude to it and this is something we want to […]
Read MoreDress and Textiles History Scholar Lucy McConnell transports us back to the heyday of textile production in Renfrewshire at the time of the Paisley shawl. Recognised for its level of production and the quality of industrial output, Renfrewshire was a major manufacturer of textiles across numerous decades. As woven textile production spread throughout the towns […]
Read MoreWe spoke to Glasvegas’ James Allan on his return to Renfrewshire ahead of their gig at The Spree in 2019. Last year, you embarked on a mammoth tour that commemorated ten years of your seminal debut. Now that you’ve been rehearsing rarities such as ‘Whitey‘, can The Spree expect a career-spanning set? The truth is […]
Read MoreA master of her craft that has all of the accolades to prove it, we spoke to Elaine Napier, Owner of Napier Hair & Beauty, about her decades of success in such a highly competitive industry. How did you start? I’ve had an amazing career that’s spanned over 40 years and counting. With a true […]
Read MoreHailing from Linwood, we spoke to modelling prospect Emily Trotter about her journey. How did you get started in the modelling industry? It began at 15 when I was scouted by Elite Modelling agency. At the time I wasn’t the age they were looking for so they were unable to sign me. My dad had […]
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