Marti Pellow Visits Viral Paisley Eatery, Owner Hails Him as a ‘Legend’

Wet Wet Wet singer Marti Pellow made a surprise stop at Paisley Pie Co. on March 21.

Staff and customers greeted him warmly.

Surprise stop delights staff and fans

The shop posted a photo of a smiling Pellow with owner Scott McGinlay on Facebook.

The post drew hundreds of comments and playful pie-themed jokes.

Marti Pellow’s visit reinforced the viral Paisley eatery’s reputation, and the owner hailed him ‘a legend’.

The encounter took place during the afternoon.

Fan reactions

Commenters leaned into Pellow’s song titles for puns.

Examples included “No Marti no Party”, “Angel Pies”, and a “Temptation” gag.

Shop growth and expansion

Paisley Pie Co. is owned and founded by Scott McGinlay.

He moved the business from Bridge Street and opened a second site on Causeyside Street.

McGinlay said some people thought opening a dedicated pie shop was risky.

He told Filmogaz.com that things “just went mental” after social sharing boosted sales.

The shop has become a town favourite.

Its viral status appears to attract well-known visitors.