30 April 2025
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Culture

The Christopher Priest Collection at Abbey Books Paisley

on 6 April 2025 0

Every book collection tells a story, and none more so than that of Christopher Priest, as Brian Hannan of Abbey Books has discovered It’s taken us the best part of a year to open all the 50 boxes containing about 2,000 books that were donated by the widow of novelist Christopher Priest who lived...

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Craig McGinlay talks exclusively to Mill

on 24 December 2024 0

Born and bred in Paisley, Craig McGinlay has grown from sports scientist to a mainstay across TV and film. In an exclusive interview, he tells us about his origins, the plans going forward and much more… Craig McGinlay never expected to be where he is now. A Foxbar native who spent his youth at...

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Celie Byrne: the acclaimed artist returns to Paisley

on 16 December 2024 0

A year on from her acclaimed father’s passing on November 30th 2023, Celie Byrne is leaving her own distinct mark on Renfrewshire’s artistic ecosystem. In a reflective chat with Mill Editor Robert Blair, they discuss her long and winding journey back to her hometown, as well as the lasting effect that both of Celie’s...

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Architecture of Thomas Coats Memorial Church Paisley

on 15 December 2024 0

Brian Hannan from Abbey Book reviews the Architecture of Thomas Coats Memorial Church Paisley, The Baptist Cathedral of Europe 1894 A new book celebrating one of Paisley’s most stunning buildings has been published by Paisley Publishing. With an astonishing 180 photographs, Architecture of Thomas Coats Memorial Church Paisley, The Baptist Cathedral of Europe 1894...

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Becca Starr: The Sound of Renfrewshire

on 10 December 2024 0

An artist and newfound record label owner, Becca Starr discusses her career journey and forthcoming album, Defixio What was your entryway into the music industry?  I’ve been doing music forever, I showed an affinity for it even before I could talk. I’d be singing jingles off the telly and my parents got me so...

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Donna Matthew: the Paisley poet talks to Claire Elliott

on 26 November 2024 1

Fresh from her appointment as Makar of the Scottish Women’s Football Association Poetry Society, Donna Matthew discusses her new role and what it means to her to be a Paisley poet with Claire Elliott What would you say your experience has been like living in Paisley? I was born in Paisley, but I grew...

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The Paisley Thread by Matthew Blair

on 11 November 2024 0

Brian Hannan from Abbey Books in Paisley reviews The Paisley Thread by Matthew Blair The worst thing about running a preloved operation like Abbey Books is that once a book is gone it’s gone. Although we have 40,000 books in stock, we only usually have one copy of a particular item. This is especially...

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Jane McCarry from Still Game talks to Robert Blair

on 2 November 2024 0

Jane McCarry, best known as Isa from Still Game, talks about the upcoming Auld Pals tour, the show’s global reach and more You’re in the midst of the Auld Pals tour at the moment that is soon going to stop at Paisley Town Hall. How did that come about? Me, Paul (Riley, Winston) and...

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