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Water Safety Scotland to host fifth free water safety open day event at Loch Lomond Shores as new Drowning Prevention Strategy is released
Water Safety Scotland's fifth annual World Drowning Prevention Day event returns to Loch Lomond Shores on Saturday 25 July, offering free family activities as Scotland's new Drowning Prevention Strategy is launched.
Renfrewshire's Dolly Parton Day celebration approved as book milestone reached
Renfrewshire will hold its first official Dolly Parton Day on 25 September, as the Council celebrates passing 230,000 books given out through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Glasgow Airport set for busy summer as passenger numbers rise more than 5%
Glasgow Airport expects around 1.31 million departing passengers this summer, a 5.3% rise on 2025, as new routes launch across Europe and North America during the airport's 60th anniversary year.
The Art Department celebrates five glorious years of Big Art Show
The Art Department's Big Art Show returns for a fifth year from 29th August to 14th November 2026, featuring over 1000 artworks, a new Featured Artists programme and a £75,000 funding boost from The National Lottery through Creative Scotland.
Renfrew set to welcome Scotland's top pipers and drummers
Robertson Park will host a full day of free family entertainment as the Renfrew Pipe Band Competition returns on Saturday 18 July, with Scotland's top bands competing for the Chieftain's prize.
Renfrewshire Carers Centre have received the Investing in Volunteers Award 2026
Renfrewshire Carers Centre has achieved the Investing in Volunteers Award 2026, celebrated at a Volunteer Lunch with Renfrewshire Provost Lorraine Cameron and Katy Penman of Volunteer Scotland.
Norwegian launches new direct route between Glasgow Airport and Tromsø
The new route will commence on 11 December 2026 and operate twice weekly throughout the winter season.
Renfrewshire summer free activities programme for kids and families launches
Activities and events are organised by local community groups. The small grants programme is funded by a £50,000 grant from Renfrewshire Council’s Fairer Renfrewshire Programme.
Thousands turned out to enjoy a day of fantastic live entertainment at the 40th anniversary of Paisley’s annual Sma’ Shot Day celebrations on Saturday (4 July).
The fun began with the popular Sma’ Shot parade which was co-ordinated by Bridgeman Arts in collaboration with a number of local community groups, performers and musicians.
Glasgow tells Boston to “come and see the original” after World Cup friendship
Developed by Destination Glasgow, the campaign was launched within days of Scotland’s FIFA World Cup fixtures in Boston and targeted audiences across the city and wider Massachusetts area.
Paisley's Tannahill Centre takes centre stage at global community conference
Tannahill Centre and Darkwood Crew represent Renfrewshire at the World Community Development Conference 2026.
New restaurants on the way for Paisley
Canton Express coming to the former Ladyburn on Ladyburn Street, plus another new Chinese restaurant on Neilston Road taking up the former Banca space.
Sma' Shot Day 2026: Paisley Marches On, Rain or Shine
The rain came down, but so did Paisley — in their thousands, in bunnets and ponchos, behind banners and giant puppets, all the way from Brodie Park to the Abbey.
Keep Music Live: A Big Week of Gigs at The Bungalow and Beyond
Doors open at 1pm tomorrow afternoon for another free entry gig. Get ready for an afternoon session packed with great songs from Sound Affex who will be playing all the hits from The Jam
Paisley Museum wins prestigious national RICS Award
The £68.7million redevelopment, led collaboratively by Renfrewshire Council and OneRen, was announced as the winner in the Heritage Project category
Renfrewshire-raised business chief receives honorary doctorate
A Renfrewshire-raised business executive has received an honorary doctorate celebrating his achievements in athletics.
Paisley Grammar School marks end of an era ahead of move to new campus
For generations, the school has been at the heart of the community, providing a place of learning, friendship and opportunity for thousands of young people.
Paisley primary school celebrates double digital award
Langcraigs Primary School received two awards from Digital Schools Awards Scotland. These were the Equitable Creative Coding (ECCo) Award and Digital Wellbeing Award.
Johnstone High pupils celebrate national enterprise award
Their climate-focused enterprise Bound to Bloom won an award for how it was marketed. The award comes from Young Enterprise Scotland's (YES) Company Programme finals.
Progress continues on Park Mains High School extension in Erskine
The redesign will provide additional teaching and learning space to support the school’s growing roll, while enhancing facilities for pupils and staff.
ONE WEEK TO GO: Belhaven Untapped calls on Paisley's unsigned music stars
Belhaven pubs is cranking up the volume this summer in Scotland as it launches a nationwide music competition celebrating grassroots musicians.
Eurowings inaugural flight to Hanover departs from Glasgow Airport
The new seasonal route marks the return of Eurowings to Glasgow Airport for the first time since 2019.
Paisley primary first Renfrewshire school to gain 10 Green Flag awards
Pupils and staff at St Fergus' celebrated their achievement with a Wear It Green day. Children also showcased their environmental credentials with eco activities.
Young Artists Say Happy 60th Birthday to Glasgow Airport
The large-scale artwork, revealed on Friday 26 June, features a collection of winning designs from a special competition inviting pupils across Renfrewshire to create a 60th birthday card for the airport.