A master of her craft that has all of the accolades to prove it, we spoke to Elaine Napier, Owner of Napier Hair & Beauty, about her decades of success in such a highly competitive industry. How did you start? I’ve had an amazing career that’s spanned over 40 years and counting. With a...
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...
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...
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...
Read MoreHurry down to Aquarius Crystals & Gifts, Renfrewshire’s leading purveyor of crystals and semi-precious stones. “My family were very spiritual,” reveals Robert Watson, proprietor of Aquarius Crystals & Gifts in Paisley. “My aunt was a seer and she was well-known for having second sight. A lot of that relates to what the business is...
Read MoreOne of Scotland’s highest achieving schools can be found in Kilmacolm. Words by Head of Development, Marketing and Admissions, Roberta Bianchini. St Columba’s School is very much a part of the village. In fact, the school has been on its current site since 1897. Now housing the Senior School, the original building is an...
Read MoreThe journalist and broadcaster Paul English revisits his idyllic childhood home. I didn’t properly appreciate it until long after I’d left. The discovery of R.J. Price’s 2002 short story collection, A Boy In Summer, and its references to a Renfrewshire coming of age, helped me realise. Now when I return to Kilmacolm, which I do...
Read MoreWriter Kirsteen Paterson is your field guide to a little village with lots to offer. Accessible, friendly and safe, it’s not hard to see why more and more people are choosing to live in Bishopton. That’s thanks in no small part to the Dargavel Village development, which is still under construction and promises to...
Read MoreIngliston Country Club & Hotel is one of Renfrewshire’s best kept secrets. Elegantly nestled against a beautiful backdrop of rolling hills, Ingliston is a sight to behold. It’s no wonder this multi-award-winning luxury countryside estate is regarded as one of Scotland’s premier hotel, weddings and events venues. We asked Head of HR and People...
Read MoreGemma Scullion of Renfrewshire Mama presents this handy treasure map of fun activities for you and your little ones. The Great Outdoors FINLAYSTONE COUNTRY ESTATE, LANGBANK We are incredibly lucky to have this wonderful woodland escape on our doorstep. A perfect place to visit for all ages, it often organises family events. The various...
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