Craig McGinlay talks exclusively to Mill

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 More

Jane McCarry from Still Game talks to Robert Blair

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... Read More

Aiden Connell: Paisley’s rising actor talks to Claire Elliott

In 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 More

Beth Robb Adams: Paisley’s rising star of stage and screen

Fresh 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 More

Chris Forbes: local comedian and actor talks to Mill Magazine

Ahead of his upcoming show at Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock, comedian Chris Forbes chats to us about his upbringing in Bridge of Weir, moving to America at 16 and more  Although he may be hurtling towards Aberdeen for a run of shows that weekend, Bridge of Weir-born comedian Chris Forbes remains an engaging... Read More

Neve McIntosh talks to Mill Magazine

A 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 More

Interview: Martin Quinn

After performing across stage and screen, actor and musician Martin Quinn tells us about his career and his Paisley roots.  There’s a lot to be said for casting off the expectations of your upbringing in a close-knit, socially scrutinising town to carve out a life in the arts. But for Paisley-born Martin Quinn; Star... Read More

Interview: Kari Corbett

After a five-year hiatus, Paisley-born actor and director Kari Corbett is embarking on her next chapter with a clearer purpose than ever. At a time when the entire planet is in flux, it’d be easy to be jaded to the point of apathy. But as we make introductory small talk in Paisley’s Brew, Kari... Read More

Interview: Marianna Palka

Renowned for her work both in front of the camera and gazing through the viewfinder, we spoke to Scotland’s own Marianna Palka about her career, art’s galvanising power and more.  As she sits in St Louis Café Bar on Dumbarton Road, Marianna Palka bears none of the hallmarks that you’d expect from someone who... Read More

Interview: Scott Reid

Best known for playing Methadone Mick in Still Game, the Paisley-based actor opens up about the highs and lows of working within an unpredictable industry. Scott Reid has St Mirren to thank for his career. A keen footballer, he had a trial for the team as a teenager. As he recalls, “They said to... Read More