Paisley Museum – Scotland’s biggest cultural heritage project

Paisley Museum, Scotland’s biggest cultural heritage project, unveils scale and ambition of cultural thread that weaves through its £45m refurbishment The £45 million Paisley Museum will create a new, world-class museum space, shaped and focussed by, and for, the people of the town, celebrating its history and impact on the world, while creating a... Read More

Cracking down on fly tipping in Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire Council is cracking down on fly tipping with the creation of a new team dedicated to catching people and businesses in the act. Six officers are putting a focus on fly tipping in Renfrewshire with the aim of identifying offenders, reducing the number of instances taking place, and increasing the number of fines... Read More

New Paisley Grammar School plans to open by summer 2026

Plans for a new Paisley Grammar School are moving forward – with the state-of-the-art facility expected to be open by summer 2026, for the start of that year’s new school term. The community campus will replace the existing Paisley Grammar School and will contain new facilities not possible on the current site, some of... Read More

Renfrewshire libraries join Winter Connections programme

Libraries across Renfrewshire will host free activities during the winter months as part of Renfrewshire Council’s Winter Connections programme. Activities including family craft and play sessions and film nights, will be available in selected Renfrewshire libraries as part of the programme, which is creating a network of local places and spaces which offer free... Read More

Paisley Halloween Festival 2022

Paisley is preparing to welcome tens of thousands of visitors as its annual Halloween Festival – one of the biggest and best of its kind in the UK – returns this weekend. The free-to-attend family event takes place from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 October (6 to 9pm each night) and will take over... Read More

Ren Zero campaign is launched by Renfrewshire Council

Renfrewshire Council has launched its Ren Zero campaign aiming to bring communities, businesses and the council together to work towards the ambitious aim of net zero emissions in Renfrewshire by 2030. Launching during Scotland’s Climate Week, the Ren Zero campaign forms part of the Council’s leadership approach to provide the support and guidance that... Read More

Alan Russell – Renfrewshire Council’s new Chief Executive

With over two decades of service under his belt, Renfrewshire Council’s new chief executive, Alan Russell took on the top job at a time of immense upheaval. In a rare in-depth interview, he talks to Mill Magazine online about his journey thus far and his ambitions for the future. When a crisis hits, you... Read More

The Wee Spree 2022 kids festival tickets now on sale

Tickets for The Wee Spree 2022 kids festival are now on sale and will take place on 15th-23th October to coincide with a mid-term break for Renfrewshire schools. Shows announced include the return of family entertainment legends The Singing Kettle, dance parties for parents and kids, and a family ceilidh. Film screenings will keep little... Read More

Free bus travel scheme launches for young people aged 5-21

Young people in Renfrewshire can now travel for free on buses throughout Scotland after the Scottish Government campaign launched on Monday 31 January. Nearly a million 5-21-year-olds are now eligible for the free bus travel scheme which aims to embed sustainability in young people’s travelling habits and contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions... Read More

Argryffe Park in Houston set for new outdoor gym equipment

Villagers in Houston will soon be able to get active outside as a new fully inclusive, interactive outdoor gym is added to Argryffe Park. The new gym equipment will cater for young and old, including people of all abilities, and users will even be able to connect to an app which will monitor performance... Read More