Local Renfrewshire News
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Scottish Landmarks to turn orange for Batten Disease Awareness Day
Landmarks across Scotland including SSE Hydro, Discovery Point and RRS Discovery Dundee, Tron Theatre and many more will be lighting up orange today to raise awareness of Batten Disease.
Last Updated: 7th June 2019
Sustainability to the fore at Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open
A pioneering partnership between the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open and Scottish Water aims to reduce single-use plastic consumption at Scotland’s national open by 80%.
Last Updated: 6th June 2019
Glasvegas, Gruff Rhys, Hue and Cry and PP Arnold among headliners for Spree Festival!
Paisley’s annual Spree festival has today announced its biggest line-up yet – with Glasvegas, Gruff Rhys, PP Arnold and Hue and Cry among the acts coming to town this October!
Last Updated: 5th June 2019
The messiest day out of the Summer is coming to M&Ds
Enth-ooze-siasts aged 5 to 12 years have been invited to take part in Scotland's slimiest festival yet at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park this summer!
Last Updated: 30th May 2019
To the Mooooon and back
VisitScotland announces world's first Highland Coosmonaut to celebrate its 50th year!
Last Updated: 29th May 2019
Renfrewshire appeal to help ease loneliness
An organisation with a mission to ease loneliness amongst older people is appealing for support with its work across Renfrewshire.
Last Updated: 29th May 2019
Hundreds of people have their say as Our Renfrewshire survey deadline approaches
Local people are being urged to have their say on the way Renfrewshire Council works before the 'Our Renfrewshire' community survey closes in a fortnights time.
Last Updated: 28th May 2019
Archaeologists go underground to unearth secrets of Paisley landmark
The biggest-ever exploration of one of Renfrewshire's most mysterious historical features is now underway – and hopes to unveil some centuries-old secrets!
Last Updated: 26th May 2019
Local pupils receive copy of a new short story by award winning author!
Award-winning author pens children's book for every primary pupil in Renfrewshire as part of major clean up campaign!
Last Updated: 22nd May 2019
Inspiring entrepreneur offers brides the chance to win a dream wedding!
Budding local business woman, Laura Porter, released her first free beauty magazine in January and is offering brides-to-be the chance to win a £15k wedding in her latest edition!
Last Updated: 21st May 2019
Quarriers launches Summer Appeal to give children from across Renfrewshire a memorable day out
Social care charity launches its sixth Summer Days Appeal to give children a carefree day away!
Last Updated: 20th May 2019
Thousands of pipers descend on Paisley for the British Pipe Band Championships
Several thousand of the world's best pipers and drummers turned Paisley into a sea of tartan as the town hosted one of piping's biggest and most prestigious events!
Last Updated: 19th May 2019
Programme revealed for annual Sma Shot Day celebration... as event goes on the move
This year's Sma' Shot Day celebration will see day-long spectacular of parades and partying in Paisley town centre – as the event returns to its roots in a new location!
Last Updated: 10th May 2019
St. Enoch Centre launches search for shoppers who share its milestone birthday
St. Enoch Centre is turning 30 this year and as part of its celebrations is searching for shoppers that are also set to celebrate this milestone on 25th May!
Last Updated: 3rd May 2019
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is back!
Jeremy Clarkson is hosting another exciting series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and ITV are looking for contestants who can make it all the way to £1Million!
Last Updated: 2nd May 2019
Thousands turn out to enjoy feast of fun at Paisley Food and Drink Festival 2019
More than 16,000 people turned out to enjoy a two-day feast of delicious street food and live entertainment at this year’s Paisley Food and Drink Festival!
Last Updated: 28th April 2019
Family business scoops top award!
A family-run business has become Ayrshire's first ever Five Star Tourist Shop following a grading from VisitScotland!
Last Updated: 26th April 2019
East Renfrewshire events benefit as national events programme celebrates milestone
Two East Renfrewshire events will benefit from a share of £143,500 from EventScotland’s National Programme Fund!
Last Updated: 25th April 2019
Race for Culzean
Fun-seekers are being invited to put their limits to the test at the Culzean Challenge, and to explore one of Scotland's heritage treasures as the same time!
Last Updated: 25th April 2019
Theatre show on the hunt for audiences!
Do you run a group for young children? Would you like a free theatre show to come visit you? Then book Calvinball today! It's a show - it's in the fresh air - it's fun - and it's freeeee!
Last Updated: 24th April 2019
Paisley set to host its biggest and best Food and Drink Festival this weekend
Foodies have been urged not to miss this weekend’s Paisley Food and Drink Festival as the town gets set to host its biggest and best culinary extravaganza yet!
Last Updated: 24th April 2019
Legendary hostel offers the perfect base for exploring the Clyde Valley
Located in the heart of New Lanark World Heritage Site, the 'Wee Row' provides a unique hostel experience like no other!
Last Updated: 18th April 2019
Trix the T. rex is ready for her big Glasgow reveal
Trix the Tyrannosaurus rex is all ready to meet Scottish and UK audiences at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow!
Last Updated: 17th April 2019
Top pipers on way to Paisley for British championships
Thousands of the world’s top pipers and drummers will again descend on Paisley for one of the biggest dates in the global piping calendar!
Last Updated: 17th April 2019
Trix the T. rex arrives in Glasgow
For 15 weeks from Thursday 18th April, Glasgow's Kelvin Hall will host the world's only real touring Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton!
Last Updated: 13th April 2019
Dippy on Tour surpasses one million visitors milestone!
Dippy on Tour: A Natural History Adventure has been visited by more than one million people, breaking records at every venue visited so far!
Last Updated: 10th April 2019
Wave of volunteers head to Erskine Beach for a Big Spring Clean
Volunteers from local community group Erskine Community Garden were joined by Police Scotland's Youth Volunteers as they tackled discarded litter in one of Renfrewshire's top beauty spots.
Last Updated: 10th April 2019
Enjoy a staycation with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts this summer
With heatwaves and Brexit on the horizon, a 'staycation' has never been more popular, research shows more than half of Brits are expected to ditch overseas travel in favour of a Great British break!
Last Updated: 10th April 2019
Scottish festivals bring biggest artists in the World to Glasgow and Edinburgh this Summer
Don't miss artists such as Stormzy, Catfish and the Bottlemen, George Ezra, Gerry Cinnamon, Snow Patrol, The Cure, CHVRCHES, Courteeners and more in Glasgow and Edinburgh this Summer!
Last Updated: 10th April 2019
Mysteries of medieval Abbey Drain to be uncovered during Big Dig
A team of intrepid experts will go underground to solve a centuries-old mystery this summer during the biggest exploration yet of Paisley’s unique medieval Abbey Drain!
Last Updated: 10th April 2019
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Barshaw Gala Day
It should be a great day for all the family when Barshaw Park hosts its annual gala day on Saturday 22nd June 2019!SWISH - Clothes Swap
Join ReMode for their SWISH - Clothes Swap event at Mckillop Institute, Lochwinnoch and refresh your wardrobe at no cost to you and no cost to the planet!Ingliston Summer Fayre
Join the team at Ingliston Country Club & Hotel for their Summer Fayre! This six day family event will kick off on Sunday 30th of June!Sma’ Shot Slam
Who'll be this year's Sma' Shot Bigshot? Find out when the annual Paisley Sma' Shot day poetry slam returns to Paisley Arts Centre on July 6th!Classic Car Show
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