Car Park in the Sky by The Braes – Mya Brown reviews

Musician and journalist Mya Brown reviews the debut track called Car Park in the Sky by Paisley band, The Braes. Whether it’s the stunning scenery or the skyline right on your car bonnet, you could ask anybody in Renfrewshire about Car Park in the Sky and they’ll point you to The Gleniffer Braes. So,... Read More

Jam Jar Paisley dinner review

Cherished by Renfrewshire residents from far and wide, our core team heads to Jam Jar in Paisley for a veritable midweek feast.  Despite the fact that it’s only now closing in on its ten-year anniversary, Jam Jar have pulled off the remarkable feat of already feeling like a generational staple that has enlivened both... Read More

Café Fairfull Paisley lunch review

Robert and Paul took a trip a trip to Café Fairfull in Paisley, a much loved fixture of the High Street that refuses to stand still. A lot can happen in the space of a decade and for Café Fairfull, this has most certainly been the case. Owned by Elaine Fairfull, whose family have been... Read More

Okome Paisley dinner review by Suzanne Oswald

Our resident food reviewer Suzanne Oswald heads to a new Asian eatery Okome on Moss Street, Paisley. Known for its fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine, I was delighted to hear that the team behind Glasgow’s popular eatery Okome had decided to branch out to the centre of Paisley.  Already well-established in Clarkston, Shawlands and in... Read More

Disability Resource Centre Renfrewshire

Over three decades into its existence, we take a look at the crucial work of The Disability Resource Centre as it reopens its doors. How long has the DRC been a service in Renfrewshire? The Disability Resource Centre has been offering a service to people with long-term conditions, physical or sensory impairments for over... Read More

PACE Panto Returns with Cinderella

After pivoting to an online model, the famed PACE panto is back and being brought to life in a new venue We all have our own individual festive traditions that are a hallmark of the holiday season. Whether it’s a pub crawl with pals or taking the kids to see Santa, there are some... Read More

The Millhouse Paisley – inside the £6million investment

The team behind “The Millhouse” development in Paisley give us a glance inside the £6million investment and their plans for the future. In recent years, Paisley has been in a constant state of flux. After making emphatic strides forward in the wake of the 2021 City of Culture bid, the town has borne witness... Read More

Ferguslie Thread Works – back to life in 3D

Richard Vassie, Cameron Swanson and John R Hume talk to us about Ferguslie Thread Works and their place in both local and international history When it comes to Renfrewshire, it’s safe to say that we don’t shy away from our proud industrial history, particularly as it pertains to our storied relationship with thread. Once... Read More

Paisley’s Christmas carnival gets under way

Paisley’s Christmas countdown is now under way – as an ice rink and funfair opened their doors to kick off a month-long programme of festive fun taking place across the town centre. The Paisley’s Christmas event is organised by Renfrewshire Council in partnership with local business improvement district Paisley First and Scotland’s Theme Park,... Read More

Brand-new play equipment in Renfrewshire nears completion

Brand-new play equipment is set to be available in play parks across Renfrewshire as the second phase of Renfrewshire Council’s £1.1million investment nears completion. Works to transform the play parks at Campbell Street in Renfrew, Ardgryffe Park in Houston, Churchill Drive in Bishopton, Crags Road in Paisley and Elm Drive/Sycamore Avenue in Johnstone are... Read More