Mairie Schwarz is from Paisley's twin town of Fürth, Germany, and shares with you her five favourite things about Paisley.
Check out these great pics from Tapestry of Renfrewshire - the latest in the University of the West of Scotland's Inspiring Women lecture series.
Bethany Docherty, from Johnstone, has vowed to conquer her fear of heights by taking part in a thrilling aerial display at Paisley Halloween Festival 2018.
Did you know?
James Goodfellow OBE from Paisley created the first Personal Identification Number (PIN) technology.
Mairie Schwarz is from Paisley’s twin town of Fürth in Germany and discusses the similarities between the sister towns which have been twinned for almost 50 years.
James Lang, of Scottish Leather Group shares his story and outlines what he sees as key to the area's future economic success.
Valerija Tkacenko has joined Renfrewshire Council's events team as a creative intern for the Paisley Halloween Festival 2018.
Mairie Schwarz is from Paisley's sister town of Fürth in northern Bavaria, Germany, and has joined the events team of Renfrewshire Council as an exchange student.
Take a look at Paisley and Renfrewshire's stunning historic buildings and architecture with award-winning photographer Gary Chittick.