Local Renfrewshire News

Keep up to date with what's going on in Renfrewshire with our local news updates.

First look at vision of future for Paisley Town Hall revamp

The people of Paisley are getting their first glimpse at what to expect from their transformed town hall...

Last Updated: 18th February 2019

The Lion King

Season confirmed for Disney’s THE LION KING at the Edinburgh Playhouse from 5th December and Relaxed Performance announced.

Last Updated: 18th February 2019

Elrow Town Festival touches down in Scotland for the First Time

The first ever elrow Town Festival in the north of the UK, and elrow's biggest Scotland show to date, touches down on Saturday 27th July 2019.

Last Updated: 12th February 2019

Easter Wilderness Camp in the Heart of the Cairngorms

Kelvinside Academy are delighted to introduce the first of their new KA Activity Camps, based at our Wilderness Campus in the Cairngorms for children aged 11-18 years.

Last Updated: 7th February 2019

Single and ready to mingle!

Hungry Bear Media, the production company behind shows like Michael McIntyre's Big Show and All Round to Mrs Brown's are on the hunt for Scotland's singletons!

Last Updated: 3rd February 2019

Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show Competition Terms & Conditions

We have a fab giveaway for you, thanks to the Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show, Scotland's largest exhibition!

Last Updated: 1st February 2019

Dippy wows 24,000 during opening weekend at Kelvingrove

Dippy, the UK's most famous dinosaur, wows more than 24,000 visitors in his opening weekend at Kelvingrove Museum!

Last Updated: 28th January 2019

New Year, new people and new outlook at Loch Lomond Shores

2019 is going to be a big year for Loch Lomond Shores with lots going on thanks to an enthusiastic new management team with a fresh outlook and eagerness to make sure visitors have a great experience!

Last Updated: 26th January 2019

Remembering those lost to suicide

Renfrewshire’s annual memorial service to those who have lost their lives to suicide has been held, with more than 120 people paying their respects.

Last Updated: 26th January 2019

Follow Ploughlo Grittini, Thawin Batty and Tony Gritzpatrick online

Renfrewshire’s newly-named gritters are on the web, as well as the road, this year as part of a drive to highlight the dedicated work of council staff.

Last Updated: 24th January 2019

Dippy on Tour, A Natural History Adventure, is now open at Kelvingrove!

Dippy, the Natural History Museum London’s famous diplodocus, is ready to meet Scottish visitors at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow!

Last Updated: 22nd January 2019

Scottish Snowdrop Festival 2019 blossoms from this weekend!

The Gardens of a spectacular Gothic House are just one of the venues taking part in one of the country's most spectacular flower festivals!

Last Updated: 21st January 2019

Come and see Dippy, the iconic dinosaur, taking shape at Kelvingrove

After sailing across the Irish Sea Dippy, the Natural History Museum London’s famous diplodocus, has arrived at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.

Last Updated: 18th January 2019

Get Your Paws On Plastic!

Marion Montgomery, PAWS on PLASTIC, invites dog owners to pick up 2 pieces of plastic while out walking their beloved hounds.

Last Updated: 10th January 2019

Five things for under fives at the IRN BRU Carnival

The kids may be back at school after the festivities but the IRN-BRU Carnival is open until Sunday 13th January and this week is the ideal time to go with little ones!

Last Updated: 9th January 2019

Holiday planning made easy... The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show returns in 2019

Over 200 of the UK’s leading caravan, motorhome and holiday home suppliers are set to take to the SEC, Glasgow (7 February – 10 February 2019) for Scotland’s largest exhibition!

Last Updated: 8th January 2019

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts launches luxury spa deal to help you make a fresh start in 2019

Macdonald Spa Collection has the perfect solution to help wash away the excesses of the festive season and start afresh in 2019, with a 'New You Spa Day' for as little as £64.50 per person.

Last Updated: 7th January 2019

The crates are packed, Dippy is on his way to Kelvingrove Museum!

After delighting more than 132,000 dinosaur enthusiasts during his time at Ulster Museum, Belfast Dippy has begun his journey across the Irish Sea to Scotland!

Last Updated: 7th January 2019

Paradise Island launches the first Augmented Reality golf experience in the UK at Glasgow course

Adventure golf fans in Glasgow are some of the first in the UK to use Augmented Reality in their game, as Paradise Island Adventure Golf has launched an app to give players a whole new dimension.

Last Updated: 7th January 2019

Paisley Town Hall closes doors for multi million pound makeover

It’s the faded Victorian jewel in Paisley town centre’s crown and now a £22million makeover is set to bring Paisley Town Hall into the 21st century.

Last Updated: 29th December 2018

Six Glasgow youngsters get early festive treat with unlimited Carnival access

The 99th IRN-BRU Carnival was officially opened by six Glaswegian youngsters who have been appointed official ambassadors for Europe’s largest indoor fun fair!

Last Updated: 23rd December 2018

The ultimate gin festival launches in Glasgow

The Gin To My Tonic Show: the ultimate gin festival with unlimited tastings launches in Glasgow, 15th - 17th March 2019 at the Scottish Event Campus!

Last Updated: 19th December 2018

School pupils brighten up their local community

More than a hundred excited young people donned their Santa hats and picked up their litter picker as they made their community a little brighter ahead of the festive period.

Last Updated: 17th December 2018

A new dinosaur themed shop has opened at Kelvingrove in time for Christmas

In preparation for the arrival of Dippy, the Natural History Museum’s famous diplodocus, at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum a new dinosaur themed shop has opened at the museum!

Last Updated: 16th December 2018

Revellers urged to ensure they get home safe over the festive period

Ahead of the festive period, revellers are being advised to take care when using taxis and private hire vehicles on their Christmas nights out.

Last Updated: 12th December 2018

Irn Bru Carnival Competition Terms & Conditions

We have a fab festive giveaway for you, thanks to the Irn Bru Carnival, Europe's largest indoor funfair!

Last Updated: 6th December 2018

Scream if you want to go faster!

Buckle up as Europe's largest indoor funfair, The IRN-BRU Carnival returns to the SEC, Glasgow this festive season – promising to be bigger and better than ever before!

Last Updated: 3rd December 2018