Tony Kettle reveals design inspiration for Renfrew Bridge

It was a rare opportunity to celebrate all that is special about this place, to remind people of the rich industrial heritage, of the globally recognised engineering and construction expertise that occurred on both banks of the Clyde” – Tony Kettle, Kettle Collective. From a striking glass façade in Reykjavik designed to capture the... Read More

Anne Boyle Pierotti: Girls Ink’s owner and beauty expert

Anne Boyle Pierotti, owner at Girls Ink, Fulbar Street, Renfrew talks us through her beauty tips How did you start? I’ve been involved in the beauty industry for 15 years now and I believe it was fate along with a lot of passion and determination. I initially took on admin roles, but after becoming... Read More

New Renfrew Bridge hailed as ‘a gamechanger’

The new Renfrew bridge across the River Clyde has been hailed as ‘a gamechanger’ when politicians visited the site in Renfrewshire on 3rd May 2024 The new bridge is part of the £117million Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project, being led by Renfrewshire Council and funded as part of the £1.13billion Glasgow City Region... Read More

Fruit + Herbs Soulfood Café Renfrew lunch review

Conjuring up sumptuous food that’s good for both the waistline and the wallet, Paul and Robert head to a fast-growing Fruit + Herbs Soulfood Café Where many cafés are born without any clear ethos, The Fruit + Herbs Soulfood Café was born with the intention of providing healthier alternatives that didn’t compromise on taste.... Read More

Familia Coffee Shop Renfrew lunch review

Familia Coffee Shop – one of Renfrew’s newest eateries – were sure to make our core team of Robert and Paul feel right at home If a café can evoke the same feelings of comfort that you can get from being in the residence of a loved one, then that’s half the battle. As... Read More

Connor Beck: Renfrew’s inspirational young charity fundraiser

After the untimely passing of his uncle John, young Connor Beck began to raise money for charity, now he’s getting the plaudits he deserves for all of his tireless work When tragedy takes hold, it’s easy to be swamped by the agony of loss. However, there are times where, in an effort to immortalise... Read More

Piccolo Mondo Renfrew: a new generation

A culinary staple in both Renfrew and Glasgow, Piccolo Mondo are entering a new era in which tradition is melded with contemporary style, Robert Blair finds out more… The term “institution” is flung around a lot these days, but when it comes to dining in Renfrewshire, it fits Piccolo Mondo Renfrew to a tee.... Read More

Ely Percy – Renfrew-born author of award-winning Duck Feet

After releasing one of the most lauded books in recent memory with Duck Feet, Renfrew-born author Ely Percy takes us through their journey to bring the experiences of high school classmates to the page. Although they may be fresh from a honeymoon to Paris that had been thwarted by an unanticipated bout of Covid,... 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

Paisley Music Roundup 14 by Tommy McGrory

Welcome to Tommy McGrory’s Paisley Music Roundup 14, looking ahead at gigs in the town from Friday night. I am starting my column with some good news; my friends in Renfrew are having a music festival. Drew McCormack has been telling me all about it: “This Pilot Frew Fest Event is to see what... Read More