Sometimes, a piece of art comes along that seems to unconsciously tap into the cultural temperature of the times and with her second book, Edinburgh-born, Lochwinnoch-based author Kirstin Innes has accomplished exactly that. But for all that her latest novel presented a layered, often deeply unjust world in which people have seen aspects of...
Read MoreIn a special bumper edition of “The Sound of Renfrewshire”, we spotlight a handful of the figures who’ve proved that our music scene has flourished in the face of adversity. It’s no exaggeration to say that over the past year and a half, the world of music has been cast asunder. Through a combination...
Read MoreAbout Us; a spectacular, never before seen, free open-air event that combines live performances and multimedia installations to celebrate the entire history of the universe from Big Bang to the present day will kick off a five-stop UK tour in Paisley with a public preview on 28 February 2022 and continuing from 1 to...
Read MoreRenfrewshire’s Provost Lorraine Cameron has paid tribute to Makar Brian Whittingham who passed away last week. Brian was appointed as the Tannahill Makar in 2018 to write poems marking important events in the local area. As part of his role he worked with schools, libraries and community groups to encourage interest in poetry, often...
Read MoreAfter experiencing triumph and tribulations alike, Paisley’s own kumite karate competitor Amy Connell is looking ahead to the sport’s grandest stages. For the vast majority of us, martial arts is something that we off-handedly dabble in as a kid before realising that it’ll take a hail of hard work and dedication before we reach...
Read MoreDelicatessen by Jacqueline Jay Wilde Because you were smoking We stopped at the door And peered into a cavern Clustered with salami stalactites. The curve of the glass counter Gleamed in the half light, Mirrored shelves and shelves Of Italianate tins and jars And bottles and boxes Stuffed with exotic morsels. The scent of...
Read MoreA star of the small screen and stages alike, Paisley-born actor Neve McIntosh talks us through her Renfrewshire roots, career highlights and more. Two decades plus since she first burst onto screens, Neve McIntosh remains a firm believer in entertainment’s ability to empower and inform. Sat in Brew on County Square on a day...
Read MoreWhen live music was placed on pause, The Bungalow underwent a quiet but immensely valuable transformation. Now, Paisley’s preeminent venue is ready to reclaim its prominent place in our cultural landscape. Although it has taken on many different forms over the years, the moniker of “The Bungalow” is ubiquitous with music in Paisley. First...
Read MoreFor some people, performing live is one of the most exhilarating – or petrifying – things that you can do. But for Kathy Sledge of the legendary sibling outfit Sister Sledge, it is hardwired into her very DNA. First acquainted with the stage when she was still in her mid-teens, entertaining lively throngs of people...
Read MoreThomas Campbell is an S2 student at Castlehead High School in Paisley, this is his poem, An Adventure at Gleniffer Braes. High on Renfrewshire we walk, On Gleniffer Braes we laugh and talk, At the very top we can see for miles, At the very top you can see our smiles. Our family will...
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