Elise Hendry speaks to Catherine McAtier about What If Paisley’s ethos and what has made the place so beloved among its makers and customers At a glance, a visitor might not quite grasp the sense of community that thrums through Paisley’s local businesses. However, with just one visit to What If on Moss Street,...
Read MorePaisley Trams collectables are proving popular at Abbey Books, as manager Brian Hannan explains… Paisley trams played an enormous role in the history of the town. This die cast model of an original Paisley 1919 open-topped double-decker four-wheeled tram formed part of a limited edition – each with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity...
Read MoreChristina Moffat caught up with the team at Renfrew Salvation Army Donation Centre to learn about the amazing work happening at their shop Walking into Renfrew’s Salvation Army Donation Centre feels like stepping into Aladdin’s cave. From furniture, clothing and bric-a-brac to electricals and more, the store is full of treasures, neatly arranged by...
Read MoreScotland’s luxury handbag and accessories designer, Sarah Haran, welcomes Mill Magazine into her Paisley HQ Changing your career is never exactly the most seamless thing to do, often leaving people paralysed with fear that they could be making an irrevocable mistake. Thankfully, in the case of Sarah Haran, the gamble to take her hobby...
Read MoreFashionistas can be right on trend with the latest looks as the first Vanilla fashion store in Scotland has just opened in the Braehead Centre. The Vanilla philosophy is to help each individual woman and teenage girl find their own unique style, identity and confidence, embracing both femininity and a sassiness in what they...
Read MoreFairlie Curved’s Jayne Lasley takes us on the frontlines of the fight against ill-fitting clothing for those with a larger bust. Raise your hand if you’ve ever bought a garment bigger than you need just to accommodate your bust? Then, you’re left wondering where your waist has suddenly disappeared to? Well, you deserve better....
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 MoreA convivial oasis for comic book, trading card and board game fans, Comicrazy is one of Paisley’s most distinctive community cafés. When John Gilbert was studying at UWS in Paisley, he stumbled across an ill-served gap in the non-mainstream market. “I noticed that, outside of uni, most students went to Glasgow for something to...
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