AK Vehicle Rental: the family behind Paisley’s van empire

Claire Elliot reveals an inspiring story of humour, heart, and heavy lifting when she visited AK Vehicle Rental In a town such as Paisley, where community ties run as deep as the area’s rich history, companies like AK Vehicle Rental stand as more than just a business  – it’s a family saga written in... Read More

Connected Chiropractic: keeping people moving

Katie Graham at Connected Chiropractic talks about her business and forever relishing the help and support she and her team can give to their patients  Living with discomfort that affects your daily movement and activity can be challenging. When traditional approaches may not have provided the outcome you seek, exploring evidence-based care options becomes... Read More

Elaine Muir: hair expert and owner of Emulate Hair Solutions

Elaine Muir, hair replacement specialist, hairdresser, and owner of Emulate Hair Solutions in Paisley, details her journey How did you start? I became interested in hair replacement when my mum began to lose her hair due to medication. I’ve been a hairdresser all of my working life, but knew I had to help others... Read More

MOYA: showcasing the Minds of Young Artists

Billed as a space to capture, connect and collaborate, step inside West College Scotland’s creative community, known as MOYA MOYA – Minds of Young Artists is more than just a name – it’s a bold, student-led brand representing the creative energy and entrepreneurial spirit of West College Scotland’s Creative Industry department. Now in its ninth... Read More

The Heron of the Hammils by David Treanor

The Heron of the Hammils A poem about loss and redemption written 11 years ago by local tree surgeon David Treanor Moving through the twilight the heron hunts alone one foot in land, one water his kindred birds have flown. Disturbed he loses stillness mood misunderstood awkwardly appearing to fail his precious brood. Peace... Read More

John Amabile: the renowned TV personality talks to Robert Blair

Interior designer John Amabile has always followed his own path. In an exclusive interview with Mill, he talks about Paisley origins, his TV career, future ambitions and much more… John Amabile has come a long way from his early days in Paisley. Having grown up on Newtyle Road, the famed designer recalls his childhood... Read More

The Christopher Priest Collection at Abbey Books Paisley

Every book collection tells a story, and none more so than that of Christopher Priest, as Brian Hannan of Abbey Books has discovered It’s taken us the best part of a year to open all the 50 boxes containing about 2,000 books that were donated by the widow of novelist Christopher Priest who lived... Read More

Light ASMR Massage: a new form of relaxation

We take a look at Light ASMR Massage, an innovative new form of relaxation and wellbeing available in Paisley If you’ve been on the internet anytime in the past five years, you likely have a fleeting awareness of the concept of ASMR. An abbreviation which stands for autonomous sensory meridian response, there are a... Read More

Paisley Food and Drink Festival 2025 preview

Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns with a bumper-sized portion of what you’ve come to expect and more vendors than ever If there’s one things that’s universal in this increasingly fractious world, it’s that there’s nothing better than some good grub. In recent years, Renfrewshire has increasingly become a stronghold of brilliant eateries, serving... Read More

Clare Hart: health expert and owner of Orchard Clinic in Paisley

We speak to Clare Hart, holistic therapist and owner at Orchard Clinic in Paisley which offers a range of treatments from wellness to podiatry How did you start? I gained experience working in a day spa in Glasgow’s west end before opening Orchard Clinic in 2003. I initially trained in aromatherapy, but now I... Read More