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

The Coach House Bridge of Weir dinner review

Our resident dinner doyen Suzanne Oswald headed to The Coach House in Bridge of Weir for a dinner that certainly merited the trip  In the midst of a sweltering summer heatwave, it was a treat to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life to the Renfrewshire countryside for an albeit brief,... Read More

Thrive Bridge of Weir – uplifting your wellbeing

Situated in Bridge of Weir, Thrive is looking to uplift every aspect of your wellbeing, we speak to Jamie Scott to find out more… Whether you’re a novice in the fitness world or you’re well accustomed to the gym, one thing that’s of pivotal importance when looking to expand your horizons is that you... Read More

Laura’s Pamper Van – top tips from the mobile beautician

Born of a mixture of necessity and ingenuity, Laura’s Pamper Van is waiting to welcome you aboard. How did you start? Having closed my salon in Bridge of Weir after eight years of trading due to the unsustainability that the pandemic brought on, I needed to reinvent my career within the beauty industry. After... Read More

Lunch at Bernie’s Café Deli

Although our Paisley-born editor had only been to Bridge of Weir once before, his visit to Bernie’s has given him plenty of reason to return.  Some places go beyond just catering to the local community and become a pillar of it. Rather than reducing the café experience down to its transactional nature, these eateries... Read More

Dessert at Ice Mania

If you’d rather have sticky toffee pudding instead of cheese and biscuits after your main course, then Ice Mania in Bridge of Weir is for you. Paul Dickson dives in. Our editor Paul doesn’t share the same passion for afters that I do, so he was left behind and instead I took my neighbour... Read More

Bridge of Weir – a Mill Magazine local guide by Craig Gillespie

There is so much to enjoy in this picturesque part of Renfrewshire, as Craig Gillespie introduces us to Bridge of Weir. GET ACTIVE An idyllic village set in the Renfrewshire countryside, Bridge of Weir was once served by a railway line which is now a traffic-free cycle route. It’s accessible from Paisley and runs... Read More