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...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreFresh 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...
Read MoreJane 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...
Read MoreIn her first interview for Mill, Claire Elliot sits down with rising actor Aiden Connell to discuss early roles, Rebus and the mark he wishes to leave on not just his industry, but the town he calls home Paisley has nurtured many a budding talent over the years. Among its latest rising stars is...
Read MoreFresh from a star-making performance in Black Mirror, Renfrewshire’s own Beth Robb Adams talks about her artistic origins, advice for young creatives and ambitions for the future How did you initially get involved in the arts? My gran is from Bellshill, but spent her whole life in Johnstone. She was a professional singer and...
Read MoreTwenty four years since he last pulled on the gloves, Jim Leighton MBE is still grateful for the footballing journey that began way back in Renfrewshire all those decades ago Generally speaking, legendary Scotland, Aberdeen and Manchester United goalkeeper Jim Leighton doesn’t do interviews. A man who was always far more focused on the...
Read MorePaisley born-and-bred, Seán Batty may have become a staple of our screens but he has never forgotten the places and experiences that made him. Here, he talks about his career journey and his plans to give back by educating the younger generations Just as he is on television, Seán Batty immediately comes across as...
Read MoreGaining renown for her role as Jane Seymour in the hit musical Six, Paisley’s Erin Caldwell talks us through her journey to theatre’s most prestigious stages There’s a lot to be said for never relinquishing your dreams even when external forces threaten to derail it and the current career trajectory of Erin Caldwell epitomises...
Read MoreFrom Still Game to Tutti Frutti and beyond, Gavin Mitchell discusses Boaby, John Byrne and a whole lot more ahead of his show at The Bungalow in May Gavin Mitchell, your current tour is a retrospective of thirty years on stage and screen. Did you ever think you’d reach this milestone? Well, actually it’s...
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