Mill Renfrewshire

13/10/2025

"Since we took over the sponsorship last season, we’re the first family-based company to do this in 40 years and the last time it happened, we won the Scottish Cup. However, Graham’s Buses actually didn’t have their company name on the day of the cup final because the sponsorship ran out so we’ll be ensuring that doesn’t happen!" 🖤

Local businessman Paul McGrath – owner of Consilium Contracting Services – absolutely loves his home town of Paisley, just as much as he loves St Mirren. We spoke to him about fulfilling the dream of sponsoring his boyhood club and the continued success of Consilium Contracting Services. You can read it on our website, link in the comments below.

Paul (centre) pictured alongside Helen McLeod (Women’s Captain), and Mark O’Hara (Men’s Captain)

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12/10/2025

One of the two remaining gatehouses from the former Ferguslie Thread Works. Designed by Woodhouse and Morley, Bradford architects and built in 1887.

11/10/2025

While in Johnstone yesterday, we caught up with Andy, owner of Andy's Golden Fry. Just over a year ago, Andy moved to new premises on Church Street and opened this fantastic shop and restaurant. It is lovely inside. The big man’s passion for fish and chips began when he was only 19, he’s been in this game for 28 years now and doesn't look a day past than 40! Paisley has an Andy’s Golden Fry on Causeyside Street, and it is here where he has exciting plans to improve and expand on the current chippy. We’ll reveal more once the ink dries on the paperwork. If you’ve eaten at either of the two shops, you’ll know it’s great food and excellent service. If you haven’t been to Andy’s Golden Fry in Johnstone, get yourself along and enjoy the sit in experience. You get ice cream for pudding! 🍦😋

11/10/2025

THE WITCHES OF RENFREWSHIRE
Book launch and talk by Brian Hannan from Abbey Books Paisley West End at Skirlies Cafe Paisley, 4 Broomlands Street, on Wednesday 29th October at 6.30pm.

At the height of the Scottish Witch Hunts, seven people were tried for witchcraft in Paisley, 1697, and executed on the Gallow Green - round the corner from this venue - based on the testimony of a young girl Christian Shaw. Learn the full story of the investigation, the trial and the aftermath. You can buy a coffee and home-made cakes at Skirlies. The cost of theticket can be deducted from the price of the book (£12). The book has been reprinted by Paisley Publishing from the original 1809 text. Tickets on Eventbrite.

10/10/2025

ALEO on the High Street in Johnstone launched a new breakfast dish this week. If you have met owner and marathon runner Darrell, you’ll know he has a healthy obsession with nutrition. This is his Protein Porridge which is topped with banana, dates, yoghurt, peanut butter, homemade granola and a drizzle of maple syrup. Darrell blends egg whites into the porridge for natural added protein. It’s high fibre, high protein, and packed with vitamins and minerals. How does it taste? Absolutely incredible! Every spoonful is a different flavour. It’s so good that you forget how healthy it is. It could be served as dessert! An absolute bargain at £5.50, 10/10. 😋😋😋

09/10/2025

Congratulations to Paisley-based, family business, Gas Pro Solutions, for fending off stiff competition from across the country to win Scotland’s Best Plumbing & Heating Company at the Home Improvement Awards 2025. Andy (right), is pictured alongside Justine and George Bowie. We asked Andy how much it means to scoop this prestigious accolade:

“We're absolutely thrilled to have been named Scotland’s Best Plumbing and Heating Company 2025. As a small family business that’s been trading for four years this month, the award means the world to us. We are totally committed to providing an affordable, reliable, and first class service to every one of our customers. So being recognised like this let's us know we're on the right path, doing what we love and serving our community the best we can.” 🏆🥇

08/10/2025

Last week we visited Marshall’s interiors on Houston Square in Johnstone. Housed in the old M&Co shop – which has been split into two shops with Firstsight Opticians on the other side – owner David moved his business from just around the corner in December 2024 and is loving his new space and outlook. The shop sells a range of furniture, ornaments and soft furnishings as well as carpets, vinyl and laminate flooring. A lot of the furniture David gets in are one-off pieces and they are the best of quality. If you are in the midst of doing up your home, Marshall’s Interiors is worth a visit. 🏠😍

08/10/2025

Renfrewshire Local Business Event
Thursday 30th October

The Renfrewshire Local Business event will provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to meet the buyers from Renfrewshire Council, the University of the West of Scotland, and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, to find out what types of goods, services or works they are looking to buy.

This event is all about connecting Renfrewshire’s businesses with real opportunities in the public sector. By coming along, businesses will gain valuable insights into how to access contracts, build relationships with buyers, and explore opportunities that could help their business grow and thrive. Business support will be available from Business Gateway, Supplier Development Programme, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Business.

The event is aimed at sole traders, micro, small and medium sized businesses, supported businesses and third sector organisations, but it is open to businesses of all sizes based in Renfrewshire. It’s on Thursday 30th October at 9.30am at the Tweedie Hall.

Calling All Renfrewshire Businesses! Are you interested in discovering local spend opportunities with key public sector buyers?

07/10/2025

Please help Johnstone's Zoe Tait - The Ladybugg achieve her dream of playing at the Hydro in Glasgow. Click the link below and vote for Zoe Tait! She is up against The Willows from Glasgow who are excellent as well. Zoe is the support act for Hue And Cry at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday. 🤞🐞

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07/10/2025

The brilliant staff at Johnstone Station have been nominated for loads of awards again at the upcoming Rail Staff Awards, but we need your votes to help boost their chances of winning please! The nominees are:

• STATION STAFF – Janice Povah
• STATION STAFF – Susan Temple
• CHARITY AWARD – Angela Mcewan
• CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD – Susan Temple
• CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD – Johnstone station
• LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT AWARD Roy Anderson
• RAIL MANAGER AWARD – Maureen Davidson
• LIFESAVER AWARD – PC Craig Jackson and PC Rachel Webb
• RAIL AMBASSADOR – Douglas Thomason

The link to vote is in the comments below. You can vote for each category and for as many in each category as you like. You can only vote for each person once with your email address.

06/10/2025

Hello, we hope you are all safe and well after Storm Amy. We start the week with a lovely three bedroom property that's recently come to market courtesy of Emmerson Homes.

"Emmerson Homes are delighted to market this immaculate three bedroom mid terrace house situated within the sought after residential area of Sanderling Place, Spateston. Appealing to young and growing families alike."

Link to the property in the comments 👇