Paisley History

October 9, 2025

Rededication service to honour WWII US airman near Howwood

A Fallen American airman remembered with new Gleniffer Braes memorial A new monument honouring a young American airman killed in a 1943 plane crash near Howwood […]
July 28, 2025

Scots Language Awards on hunt for nominees

The Scots Language Awards are now welcoming nominations for this year’s celebration of Scots which recognises the achievements of individuals and organisations dedicated to the promotion of the […]
June 24, 2025

Construction update issued on Paisley Museum transformation

The transformation of Paisley Museum—the first major refurbishment in the building’s 150-year history—continues to progress, with construction expected to be completed by the end of the […]
April 18, 2025

Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns next weekend with a supersized celebration

Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 April for its biggest event yet with an extended site and more vendors than […]
April 17, 2025

Flashback to 1979: Inside Paisley’s Legendary Silk Street Nightclub

Step back in time to 1979 with this rare footage of a nightclub on Silk Street, Paisley. This video offers a glimpse into the vibrant nightlife […]
February 14, 2025

Bumper series of events planned for 2025 as success of previous programme revealed

Renfrewshire council’s popular events programme has boosted the local economy by £13.9million and provided almost 10,000 opportunities for local children, young people and local groups to […]
February 11, 2025

Change The Game with CashBack Off The Bench

Programme Description:Join the FREE 8-week Change the Game programme, hosted by St Mirren FC CharitableFoundation and delivered in partnership with the SPFL Trust at the SMiSA […]
November 15, 2024

Retail shopfront investment passes £750,000 in Renfrewshire

“I used to avoid having photos of the shop taken and shared online, but not any more. Now, my shopfront stands out beautifully in the street […]