A sibling duo on an upward trajectory, Elderslie’s King Of Birds make a compelling case as they prepare to embark on their next chapter. Four years after their formation, Elderslie’s sibling folk duo King Of Birds will release their debut album on the 26th September. Ahead of its unveiling at Glasgow’s Stereo, we spoke to […]
Read MoreThe acclaimed playwright, performer and author, Alan Bissett, has started gigging again following a move to Lochwinnoch and the birth of his second child. Words by Nadine McBay. Alan Bissett published his debut novel Boyracers soon after graduating from the University of Stirling. The Pink Floyd super-fan grew up in Hallglen, the Falkirk housing scheme […]
Read MoreOne of the UK’s foremost soul and disco DJ’s, we spoke to Paisley native Al Kent about his origins as a mod, how he entered the club world and more. What was your gateway into soul music? “I was still at school at the time. My generation were the second wave of mods from about […]
Read MoreOne of Scotland’s most forward-thinking imprints, we spoke to Lost Map’s Johnny Lynch, aka Pictish Trail, about returning to The Spree alongside his labelmates. How would you define the philosophy behind Lost Map? It’s more of a compulsion. I’m a big music fan, and there’s no greater thrill than championing what you love, made by […]
Read MoreA husband and wife team are putting Paisley on the map with a hot dose of Latin American passion. Now in its third year, the Paisley International Tango Festival is currently the only event of its kind in Scotland. It’s the brainchild of Drew and Taryn Moir, who also host lessons and events throughout the […]
Read MoreFlex your green fingers and bring the outdoors inside with some expert advice from Carine Seitz. When spring is springing, there is no better way to celebrate than with plants. Bringing nature into your home can’t fail to energise you. Not only do they look striking and full of life, they actually improve your health: […]
Read MoreMeet an award-winning ceramicist who creates narrative illustrations on porcelain. In a converted farmhouse just outside Lochwinnoch, Wendy Kershaw appears to be enjoying an idyllic life combining work with feathered domesticity. When we call her in her workshop, she reveals she’s not alone: “Two pheasants are watching me from outside as I haven’t put food […]
Read MoreThe owner of James Martin Hairdressing in Paisley was voted Scotland’s best hair extentionist of 2018. Follow his expert guide to tonsorial perfection. How did you start? I left school at 15 with few qualifications and was told by my peers I wouldn’t amount to much. Since then I have never stopped training and developing […]
Read MoreOur resident globetrotter David Walsh takes a busy tram ride through Portugal’s vibrant capital city. The screech and scrape of metal heralds the arrival of a white and canary yellow tram, as it rears into view through the narrowest of gaps between crumbling old buildings. This 90-year-old relic trundles towards us beneath wrought iron lanterns […]
Read MoreGo deeper underground in the company of urban historian Stephen Clancy, as he takes us on a fascinating journey through time. The hidden gems of Renfrewshire’s past are mostly hidden beneath our feet, never to be seen again. However, in some cases such as Paisley Abbey’s magnificent Medieval Drain, currently under excavation once again, we […]
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