Two-day fest will serve up flavour of our town

Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns next weekend for its biggest event yet with an extended site and more vendors than ever before.

- EDEL KENEALY

The free-to-attend event, which is one of Scotland's largest outdoor food and drink festivals, will take place in Abbey Close and Bridge Street in Paisley town centre over two days, welcoming a host of top street food vendors offering a range of global dishes.

This year's festival - on Friday and Saturday will see Renfrewshire CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) bring visitors the very best Scottish ales and craft beers in their popular beer tent located in Bridge Street car park, while the Fizzbuzz prosecco van and Caribbean bar, Rum Shack ensure there is something for everyone.

The drink retailers are amongst 50 traders and vendors offering a range of delicious dishes for visitors to enjoy. Options for a range of dietary requirements will be catered for as well as some fantastic kids' menu options.