A small village in Renfrewshire is home to one of Scotland’s best and brightest arts festivals. When the Lochwinnoch Arts Festival was established at the turn of the 21st century, it was a modest single afternoon affair devoted to local authors. Over the years it’s gradually grown into an eighteen day event encompassing literature, music, […]
Read MoreOur famished editor treats himself to a mouth-watering spot of lunch at this converted farmhouse oasis. I’ll stick my neck out and wager that The Farm at No. 12 is the only café in Renfrewshire with an adorable menagerie of alpacas, micro-pigs and mini-ponies as neighbours. Just a short drive from the centre of Paisley, this […]
Read MoreLocal artist and designer Rebecca Johnstone actually lives in her namesake. Follow her guide to the town’s many treasures. I’ve been a Johnstone resident for over eight years now. It’s a bustling little town in the heart of Renfrewshire, offering the ideal commute to Glasgow or down towards the coast. Planned in a grid system […]
Read MoreFresh and sumptuous Asian cuisine is the order of the day at a cosy hidden gem in Paisley. Paul Dickson dives in. The eating and drinking scene in Paisley has, over the last few years, experienced an upsurge in quality cafes, restaurants and bars. A case in point being Japan Street Food, a restaurant that’s […]
Read MoreSlowly but surely, the stigma surrounding mental health and disability is becoming a thing of the past. Michael McEwan explains why. Society has opened up about mental health issues in the last decade.. We find more positive messages in the media stating that’s it’s okay to talk about our thoughts, fears and feelings. There are […]
Read MoreThink it’s only your home that needs spring cleaning? Think again because, believe it or not, your make-up has the potential to breed as many nasties as that overripe cheese in the fridge or that long forgotten custard cream under the sofa. Susie Cormack Bruce lists the three biggest beauty bad guys. LIPSTICK You know that […]
Read MoreThe rich and varied history of Renfrew is brought to life inside one of its oldest buildings. When Renfrew Town Hall was fully refurbished in 2012, the idea was to preserve the building as an historic landmark while opening up its facilities for local residents and visitors. That plan was a success, as these days […]
Read MoreA convivial oasis for comic book, trading card and board game fans, Comicrazy is one of Paisley’s most distinctive community cafés. When John Gilbert was studying at UWS in Paisley, he stumbled across an ill-served gap in the non-mainstream market. “I noticed that, outside of uni, most students went to Glasgow for something to do. […]
Read MoreInCube is Renfrewshire’s foremost creative business incubator and retail academy. Over the next few pages, they explain why they’re the one-stop shop for local artists, designers and entrepreneurs. DESIGNS ON PAISLEY Several of the latest fashion collections – Etro included – currently feature the iconic Paisley pattern, so no wonder the design world is turning […]
Read MoreBekka Costello is the owner and semi-permanent make-up artist at Elixir Lounge. PhiBrows qualified in micro-blading, she offers a natural look and shape to brows, complementing your face shape. What’s the best thing about working in the industry? The wide variety of people you meet from different places. By far the best thing about my […]
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