Barrhead’s own Kirsty MacLaren is making a splash across stages on both sides of the Atlantic. Speaking to Mill Magazine, she reflects on her blossoming career, imposter syndrome and much more At the time of our interview with Kirsty MacLaren, she was killing time in a Travelodge in Inverness prior to a performance of Restless […]
Read MoreElaine Muir, hair replacement specialist, hairdresser, and owner of Emulate Hair Solutions in Paisley, details her journey How did you start? I became interested in hair replacement when my mum began to lose her hair due to medication. I’ve been a hairdresser all of my working life, but knew I had to help others who […]
Read MoreInspired by her own personal journey with perimenopause, step inside Lisa Fulton’s empowering Muse Lab Spa At 38, I was overwhelmed by anxiety and depression and was convinced I was developing early onset dementia. Despite consulting my GP, I was continually told that I was too young to be going through perimenopause, leaving me feeling […]
Read MoreBilled as a space to capture, connect and collaborate, step inside West College Scotland’s creative community, known as MOYA MOYA – Minds of Young Artists is more than just a name – it’s a bold, student-led brand representing the creative energy and entrepreneurial spirit of West College Scotland’s Creative Industry department. Now in its ninth year, […]
Read MoreThe Heron of the Hammils A poem about loss and redemption written 11 years ago by local tree surgeon David Treanor Moving through the twilight the heron hunts alone one foot in land, one water his kindred birds have flown. Disturbed he loses stillness mood misunderstood awkwardly appearing to fail his precious brood. Peace is […]
Read MoreHow to Kill a Witch: A Guide for the Patriarchy by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Ventidozzi, reviewed by Lisa-Marie Hughes How To Kill a Witch is the debut book by Witches of Scotland’s Dr Claire Mitchell QC and Dr Zoe Ventidozzi, whose campaign lead to the then First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, offering a public apology […]
Read MoreRobert and Paul head to the picturesque village of Bridge of Weir for a stellar lunch at The Village Kitchen & Pantry For years now, locals from across Renfrewshire have been venturing into the tranquil surrounds of Bridge of Weir when they want a taste of the relaxed atmosphere that those who live there day […]
Read MoreInterior designer John Amabile has always followed his own path. In an exclusive interview with Mill, he talks about Paisley origins, his TV career, future ambitions and much more… John Amabile has come a long way from his early days in Paisley. Having grown up on Newtyle Road, the famed designer recalls his childhood fondly, […]
Read MoreJohnstone High School recently hosted the first ever Menstrual Hygiene Day to be held in a Renfrewshire school Menstrual Hygiene Day is an international date to celebrate periods and challenge stigma around periods and raise awareness around women’s health issues such as endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, and adenomyosis. Menstrual Hygiene Day was the 28th of […]
Read MoreNine determined pupils from Park Mains High School took a unique trip of a lifetime to the snowy wilds of East Greenland within the Arctic circle The pupils are the first from the west of Scotland to take part in The Polar Academy since the charity started the initiative 11 years ago. The Polar Academy […]
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