14:11Community
Introducing Ferguslie Park TV
Terry McTernan
Ferguslie Park TV is a new project that is starting up. Terry McTernan came in to tell us about it here
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Introducing Ferguslie Park TV
The people behind the place
Come for a story.
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From the mills to the music, from familiar faces to unexpected stories. There’s a little of Paisley in every conversation.
36 conversations to explore
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9:12Arts & culture
Finding a voice through words
Donna Matthew
Donna Matthew is a poet and author and came in to share how the written word discovered her.
0:27Arts & culture
A new story for young readers
Iona Quickfall
Iona Quickfall is a new author of a great children's book and she came into chat with us here
13:33Arts & culture
Discovering Gàidhlig
Alasdair Law
Alasdair Law from Clan Gàidhlig came in to share his story about how he got involved learning Gàidhlig.
14:10Community
A passion for Paisley
Natalie McShane
Natalie McShane from Paisley First popped in to share her passion for her home town.
10:48Arts & culture
Where social history meets art
Lil Brookes
Lil Brookes from Gatekeeper Art is passionate about social history and art and combines them in an artistic fashion.
12:00Community
Opening doors through digital inclusion
The Pachudu team
The team from Pachudu popped in to talk about their Digital Inclusion Project List here
13:43Community
More than a football club
Vic Young
Vic Young chatted with us about Johnstone Burgh FC who are doing great things in their community. He told us about some of them here
9:52History
A journey through bus history
Dougie Brookes
Dougie Brookes is passionate about buses and he is an expert in the field of history of them.
13:20Arts & culture
A writer’s next chapter
Cat Cochrane
Cat Cochrane has a new book coming out in 2026 and she shared some snippets with us in the studio!
18:38Music
A life in music
Ric Harrington
Ric Harrington is a long-time musician with a remarkable story to tell.
11:35History
The life of Jane Haining
Mary Miller
Author Mary Miller discusses her biography of Jane Haining and the story behind her research.
16:29Arts & culture
Poetry and the stories of our lives
Linda Jaxon & Rashelle Reid
Linda Jaxon and Rashelle Reid came in to share some more poetry and life stories about Paisley and life.
16:09History
Stories of the weavers
Dr Dan Coughlan
Former Paisley Museum curator Dr Dan Coughlan shares stories from Paisley’s weaving heritage.
8:27History
A life woven into Paisley
Dr Dan Coughlan
Dr Dan Coughlan, former Paisley Museum curator and weaving expert, reflects on his life and work.
15:27Community
Life and work in Paisley
Neil Bibby
Neil Bibby MSP popped in to the studio and chatted about his career and life in Paisley.
10:10Arts & culture
Words of inspiration
Chris Tait & Rashelle Reid
Poet, author and artist, Chris Tait and Rashelle Reid From Paisley Tours stopped by to share some words of inspiration.
12:14History
Behind Close Doors Paisley
Catherine Watt
Catherine Watt came in to talk about her passion project Behind Close Doors Paisley.
8:40Community
Inside Two Towns Down brewery
Sandy McKelvie
Sandy McKelvie from Two Towns Down brewery popped in to the studio to chat about the beer making process and festival In March.
19:39History
Memories from the Paisley mills
Gordon Clark
Gordon Clark worked at the Paisley Mills and he's joining the team to gather stories from the people.
12:08History
Coats and Olympic gold
Michael McCallum
Michael McCallum investigates another chapter of local history, connecting Coats and Olympic gold.
14:21History
Remembering the RAI hospital
Michael McCallum
Historical detective Michael McCallum explores the story of the Royal Alexandra Infirmary.
19:25Music
Music, travel and conversation
Tony McManus & Julia Toaspern
Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern stopped by for a chat with us on their first day on their there week UK tour from Canada and Germany.
12:18Community
The story of Mill Magazine
Paul Dickson
Paul Dickson, creator and owner of Mill Magazine came in to chat to us about his interesting project and his passion for Paisley.
16:57Arts & culture
Creativity in Brown’s Lane
Caroline Sweeney
Caroline Sweeney runs a fabulous creative project in Brown's Lane in Paisley.
20:44History
Remembering Jane Haining
Mark Ferguson
Mark Ferguson from UNISON came in to talk about Jane Haining, who died at Auschwitz in WW11
14:25Community
Life at St George’s
Rev. Hazel Shaw
Rev. Hazel Shaw came in to the studio to chat about all sorts of activities at St George's In Paisley
18:14History
Looking to the stars
Robert Law
Robert Law is fanatical about all things astronomical. He is also passionate about history.
9:43History
Teaching, history and home
Joseph McTaggart
Teacher Joseph McTaggart shared with us a little about online teaching, his love for history and living in Paisley
18:34Community
Caring for the neighbourhood
Alan Gilmour
Alan Gilmour is a fascinating man who was cleaning up his neighbourhood and he came in to the studio to explain why.
14:01Arts & culture
The craft of tartan and kiltmaking
Ken MacDonald
Ken MacDonald is passionate about tartan and kiltmaking. He chatted with us about the process.
7:40Music
Songs from the street
Steve Hats
Steve Hats came in to sing for us in the studio and tell us a bit about busking.
40:06History
A lifetime of Paisley memories
Norrie Williamson
Norrie Williamson is an 89 year old youngster who tells about his early years in his mum's shop, dancing the jive and meeting the love of his life
17:07Arts & culture
The stories behind the books
JL Givens
JL Givens came into the studio to tell us about her books that she's written. A fascinating lady with loads of talent.
20:27History
The historical detective
Michael McCallum
Michael McCallum shares his passion for uncovering local history, exploring Paisley’s streets and cemeteries in search of the next story.
20:57Community
A conversation about Paisley
George Adam
A conversation with George Adam from Paisley Heritage Radio.
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Keeping Paisley’s
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Every town has a history. Ours has a voice.
Paisley Heritage Radio brings together the people, memories and conversations that make our community what it is. Through interviews, podcasts and current affairs, we gather stories to be heard today and remembered tomorrow.
From mill workers’ memories to a musician’s first song, we believe the best way to understand a place is to listen to its people.
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Peter WhitakerGeneral Manager
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