Sculpting a New Era: Renfrewshire in 2030

As a new decade approaches, we examine the plans for what the future of our thriving community looks like.  Renfrewshire has a huge amount to offer as a place to live, work, visit and invest – from our proud history to our great location and transport links. Over the next decade, the area will... Read More

The Sound of Renfrewshire: The Van T’s

The brainchild of two siblings that morphed into one of the nation’s most hotly tipped bands, we spoke to Hannah Van Thompson about their journey, the music scene and a recent career milestone. What are your roots In Renfrewshire? “We moved to Johnstone when Chloe and I were five from Thornliebank and before that,... Read More

Lunch at Papamacs Gourmet Kitchen

Affordable fine dining is the order of the day at this highly impressive family-owned restaurant in Johnstone. Paul Whitelaw finds himself spoiled for choice. The range of food on offer at Papamacs Gourmet Kitchen is quite something to behold. I’m not just talking about the sheer variety of meals, snacks and desserts to choose... Read More

A Love Letter to Johnstone

Local artist and designer Rebecca Johnstone actually lives in her namesake. Follow her guide to the town’s many treasures. I’ve been a Johnstone resident for over eight years now. It’s a bustling little town in the heart of Renfrewshire, offering the ideal commute to Glasgow or down towards the coast. Planned in a grid... Read More