Tried the Anchor yesterday. Quite nicely fitted out. Although I did not have anything to eat it looked quite a varied menu  at about the prices you would expect in the town centre. I normally drink in Harvies so d rink  prices seemed not too bad. Staff were very pleasant.

Interesting article.  Of course people that live in Paisley, I've had a couple of discussions already this morning, and they both were far from as enthusiastic.  I tried to point out small steps and these positives shouldn't be overshadowed by the not so desirable side of Paisley, and most towns.  I would be interested in the prize winning report what, exactly, these 20 new business are as I'm afraid nail bars, Turkish barbers aren't particularly enticing.  Also, how many businesses have been lost in the same period? 

Another small positive article about Paisley. There are three towns mentioned, Paisley is the second one. Where tourists seldom tread, part 19: three UK towns with industrial legacies | United Kingdom holidays | The Guardian There is also a photo of the third town with a cracking sculpture, which could fit in nicely somewhere in Paisley.