Craig Ferguson: the Paisley man who walked to Munich

After making headlines with his 1,017 mile journey from Glasgow to Munich for charity, Paisley’s own Craig Ferguson details that historic trip and outlines what’s next  Although the man is still in his early twenties, Craig Ferguson is intent on immersing himself in as many other cultures and countries as he can. Now well... 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

Leisureland: The Sound of Renfrewshire

Fresh from releasing their new single, Scott Simpson and Adam Dolan of Paisley’s own Leisureland detail their journey thus far How and where did the band begin? We originally started under the alias of Ribena Boys in college, which is a s***e name, we know. We realised we needed a name change and we... Read More

Pro-Life Fitness Centre: supporting the people of Renfrewshire

Pro-Life Fitness Centre are ingraining themselves into the community, uplifting both their members and hundreds of other across the region If you’ve lived in Renfrewshire for any length of time, you’ve likely heard the term Pro-Life bandied around. There are a litany of potential contexts where you might’ve heard it, whether it’s someone who’s... Read More

Craig McGinlay talks exclusively to Mill

Born and bred in Paisley, Craig McGinlay has grown from sports scientist to a mainstay across TV and film. In an exclusive interview, he tells us about his origins, the plans going forward and much more… Craig McGinlay never expected to be where he is now. A Foxbar native who spent his youth at... Read More

Celie Byrne: the acclaimed artist returns to Paisley

A year on from her acclaimed father’s passing on November 30th 2023, Celie Byrne is leaving her own distinct mark on Renfrewshire’s artistic ecosystem. In a reflective chat with Mill Editor Robert Blair, they discuss her long and winding journey back to her hometown, as well as the lasting effect that both of Celie’s... Read More

Spex Appeal open second shop in Paisley town centre

Spex Appeal is bringing style and savings to the bespectacled people of Paisley, Claire Elliot speaks to Lynn and Alan Community spirit is something that has long underpinned the attitudes of the people of Paisley, and it is a commodity that is deep at the heart of the newest addition to the high street.... Read More