Leisure events profit in the local economy

Year's schedule generates £4.4m across Renfrewshire

- TAYLOR MURRAY

Events held in Renfrewshire generated more than £4 million for the local economy during the course of 2025.

The programme which expanded to Erskine and Linwood for the first time-included 14 free-to-attend events.

Major events such as Paisley Food and Drink Festival Paisley Halloween Festival led the way.

Across the schedule, more than 120,000 people attended events with £4.4m generated.

The year-round programme of events also provided more than 7,000 opportunities for local children, young people and community groups to participate.

The success of the schedule aligns with the vision set out in Renfrewshire’s events strategy 2025-2028 to deliver and enable high-quality offerings ensuring positive and memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike with the local economy benefitting.