People: Roberto Gelali

Although he may be a veteran of his craft, award-winning barber Roberto Gelali is always striving for more. How long have you been in the industry for? I’ve been barbering for nearly 25 years. It seems like a long time, but I’m constantly learning. Fifteen years ago, it wasn’t really in fashion. Now, it’s... Read More

Multan Tandoori – Paisley’s award-winning Indian restaurant

Renfrewshire Foodies decamp to one of Paisley’s hidden gems for some exquisite Indian cuisine. Firstly, Multan Tandoori isn’t somewhere you happen to fall into. Although not far from the main thoroughfare of Paisley and easily walkable from Gilmour Street station, you really need to be clued up to come here. You’ll find it safely... Read More

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

Interview: John Byrne

Now in his 8th decade, John Byrne is still that same man from Ferguslie with ingenuity to spare. Here, we discuss his recent milestones, Renfrewshire’s enduring spirit and much more.  When people from beyond the region’s postcodes, think of Paisley and Renfrewshire, a few things will commonly come to mind. Perhaps they’ve visited for... Read More

Beauty Expert: Chlöe Boyd

How did you start? I started Elysium Beauty in my parents’ spare bedroom in June 2015. I created a Facebook Page to post before/after photos of my clients and well, here I am with a multi-award-winning business and a team of talented therapists by my side. What’s the best thing about working in the... Read More

Paisley 2030 – A New Vision

Cast your mind ten years ahead… What might Paisley town centre look like? Perhaps you could step out your home in the new residential quarter at the heart of town, wander through widened streets and outdoor spaces designed for people, or pop into some of the thriving independent traders on the freshly repopulated High... Read More

People: John Rush

Among the country’s most hotly tipped singer/songwriters, get acquainted with Glenburn’s own John Rush. Hailing from Glenburn, have you always had aspirations of being a songwriter? My Mum was into Marc Bolan and my Dad loved Elvis so I grew up with music, but I think it would be hard not to be inspired... Read More

The Sound of Renfrewshire: Kitti

Among Scotland’s leading purveyors of soul, we speak to Paisley-born Kitti about her influences, collaborators and journey thus far. You’ve been working hard for years and underwent a few transformations. Now, do you feel Kitti is the most complete version of you as an artist? “Totally. I was under my own name with the... Read More

Dinner at La Banca

Known for their exquisite taste and passion, we sent Renfrewshire Foodies on assignment to this incredible Neilston Road eatery. Tucked away in a former bank building on Paisley’s Neilston Road, La Banca Italian provides hearty Italian fare, generous portion sizes and an extensive menu designed to suit all ages.  We received a warm welcome... Read More

Ear to the Ground

As their renown for high-quality ear care increases, Specsavers’ audiologist Ryan Forbes outlines the innovations in wax removal that are available down at their Paisley branch.  One in six people in the UK are affected by hearing loss,” Ryan explains. “In some cases, it must be treated through the use of hearing instruments but... Read More