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.
Samuel Yerokun of Action for Culture and Ethics is one of the organisers of Africa-Paisley 2021 , and took some time out ahead of the event to talk about his adopted town.
Did you know?
Paisley Museum has a copy of one of the world's most spectacular books - The Birds of America, by John James Audubon.
Paisley's spectacular Grand Fountain has inspired this fab short film from the local STAR Project. Watch and enjoy...
The 2018 World Cup marks 40 years since Paisley's own Archie Gemmill scored THAT wonderful goal in Argentina.
Find out more about the work of local artist and heritage consultant Lil Brookes and her small business, Gatekeeper Art.
Ken Mathie has been a fundraiser at ACCORD Hospice in Paisley for almost 17 years.
Our very own award-winning photographer Gary Chittick is back with some truly stunning shots showcasing the very best of Renfrewshire in summertime.