Gallowhill

October 17, 2025
A woman and two boys stand onstage by a red box covered in Christmas lights, with one boy wearing reindeer antlers. A large crowd and festive lights are visible in the background at night.

One week to go until Halloween takes over town

Under embargo until 00:01 Friday 17 October 2025 – 1 week to go until event.  Paisley Halloween Festival will return next weekend with a packed programme […]
October 13, 2025
A cute cartoon slice of cheese with a smiling face is wearing a red Santa hat. Below it, handwritten text reads, "Just another cheesy Christmas card.

Help Provost Cameron light up Renfrewshire this Christmas

Renfrewshire’s Provost, Lorraine Cameron is once again inviting children of primary school age to design a Christmas card for 2025.  Five designs will be selected with […]
September 1, 2025
A cityscape with historic stone buildings, a prominent clock tower in the foreground, and lush green hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Renfrewshire’s iconic buildings set to welcome visitors for Doors Open Days 2025

Spectacular venues from across Renfrewshire will welcome visitors as part of this year’s Doors Open Days. The event which takes place on Saturday 6 and Sunday […]
August 17, 2025

Home-town hero Callum Hawkins wins record-breaking Paisley 10k

More than 5,500 people have taken part in the Paisley 10k and 3k Fun Run, setting a new record for the event. Former Olympic distance runner […]
August 5, 2025
Five teenage girls, wearing school uniforms, stand and sit together in a classroom in front of red bulletin boards, smiling at the camera.

Results Day marks next stage of career ambitions for Renfrewshire’s young people

Thousands of Renfrewshire’s young people have received their exam, coursework and vocational results today (Tuesday 5 August) from the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA). Young people from […]
July 21, 2025
A group of children stand on a stage singing together, wearing matching white T-shirts. Behind them is a banner with “ceilidh,” “coimhearsnachd,” and “cultural.” The school’s logo is visible on the front of the stage.

Fèis Phàislig celebrates 10 years with record-breaking Fèis Week and launches anniversary programme

Fèis Phàislig has kicked off its 10th anniversary in style with its biggest-ever Fèis Week – welcoming over 200 young people from across Renfrewshire and beyond […]
June 24, 2025
Logo of Renfrewshire Council featuring two stylized, swirling paisley shapes in shades of purple and pink, above the text "Renfrewshire Council" in purple.

More families entitled to school clothing grants and free school meals

Renfrewshire parents and carers are being encouraged to apply for school clothing grants and free school meals ahead of the new school year. Parents could save […]
June 18, 2025
A group of enthusiastic school children and two adults pose together on a playground, raising their arms and cheering. Some kids are sitting on the ground, others stand, and everyone looks happy and excited.

Refurbished play park is a big success with local pupils

Pupils from Auchenlodment Primary School in Johnstone gave their refurbished play park a big thumbs up after it underwent a major upgrade earlier this year.   Primary […]