THOUSANDS OF COMPETITORS SIGNED UP TO THE YEAR’S FIRST MAJOR IN BATHGATE SUSAN BOYLE UNVEILED AS EVENT’S CHIEFTAIN Thousands of competitors from around 140 pipe bands have signed up to the first major of the year, the EFR British Pipe Band Championships in Bathgate. A full list of competing bands can be
Roll Up Roll Up! It’s Renfrew Gala Day 2014 Come and join in the circus theme at this year’s Renfrew Gala Day which takes place on Sunday 1 June at Robertson Park. With a mix of fairground rides, stalls, free family activities including inflatables, petting zoo, vintage fire engines and much much more, Gala Day promises
The ‘Tannies’ return home to Paisley The Tannahill Weavers will bring their dynamic, traditional Celtic music to Paisley Arts Centre on Sunday 18 May. The gig will also be a homecoming for the band whose name was inspired by Paisley. Formed following a jam-session in Paisley, The Tannahill Weavers (or ‘Tannies’ as they are affectionately known) were
Double celebration for US Airways at Glasgow Airport Airline marks 10 years of serving Scotland Captain signs off after 36 years of service It was a double celebration for US Airways today (Thursday 8 May) at Glasgow Airport which provided a water cannon salute to mark the 10th anniversary of the airline’s Glasgow to
Paisley Museum becomes the ‘Museum of Light’ to celebrate Museums at Night 2014 For the third year running, Paisley Museum and Coats Observatory will be taking part in the annual after-hours celebration of Museums at Night on Saturday 17 May. For one night only, Paisley Museum will be transformed into the ‘Museum of Light’ with
Provost flies high for charity Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall charity drive took off in style at Paisley’s international airport. Provost Hall earned a day’s wages at Glasgow Airport to raise money for a charitable cause close to her heart. The company will also donate £500 to the Provost’s charity scheme. The money raised will be
Doors Open Days 2014 campaign ‘Scotland through the Keyhole’ is delighted to announce it is a part of Homecoming Scotland 2014’s cultural programme. This year’s festival sees Doors Open Days partnering with Homecoming Scotland to provide an extra special series of events in celebration of the Year of Homecoming 2014. Doors Open Days will welcome in the
PASSENGER GROWTH CONTINUES AT GLASGOW AIRPORT Passenger numbers up 4.9% in April 2014 Over 576,300 people travelled through Glasgow Airport in April 2014 ensuring it was able to record yet another month of growth. Passenger numbers were up 4.9% compared to the same period last year, with domestic and international traffic up 2.4% and 7.9%
Last call for tickets to jazz favourite, Loretta Reid Returning to Paisley Arts Centre tomorrow (9 May) for the third consecutive year, jazz singer Loretta Reid presents a sparkling new show. A highly respected vocalist within the Scottish jazz scene, Loretta’s latest show will feature iconic songs as well as her brand new material with support
Business Matters in Renfrewshire 1 week to go… Below is info on how to register for our annual 2 day B2B event – Business Matters in Renfrewshire – the largest event of its kind in Renfrewshire – FREE to attend for member & non-member businesses & organisations in the Renfrewshire & surrounding area. Great opportunity
CONTACT THE ELDERLY VOLUNTEER OPEN EVENING TO BE HELD Contact the Elderly is hosting an open event for those interested in the charity on Thursday 15th May in Glasgow. The event is to encourage those in the Glasgow and Central Scotland areas to find out how they could make a real difference in alleviating the social
Travelling between Paisley and London for Christmas: What You Need to Know Paisley and London enjoy a positive flow of tourism between the two each year. Expats from both locations visit or live in the other city, thus offering a healthy mix of English and Scottish cultures during the festive period. Many expats choose