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A Brief History of Barrhead
Posted on:
7 April 2025
Discover how Barrhead grew from a small industrial village into the proud, community-focused town it is today.
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Welcome to All About Barrhead
We’re All About Barrhead and that means we’re all about our town, our people, and the local businesses that bring our high street to life.
Whether you’ve lived here all your life or are just getting to know the area, you’ll find everything you need right here. We’re all about food and drink, retail, services, hair and beauty, health and fitness, events and all about community.
This website is part of the All About Barrhead Business Improvement District (BID), a local partnership of businesses working together to improve our town centre: we want to make it cleaner, safer, busier, and full of pride. Every business featured here helps fund the BID, supporting events, improvements, and community projects that benefit everyone.
Barrhead is more than just a place, it’s a community. Generations of families have grown up here, worked here, and built their lives here. That strong local spirit is what drives everything we do, helping local businesses and families thrive and keeping the heart of our town beating strong.
Featured Businesses
Business Directory
MM Legal Mackinlay And Suttie
MM Legal Mackinlay and Suttie is a Barrhead-based law firm with expertise in wills, estates,… MM Legal Mackinlay and Suttie is a Barrhead-based law firm with expertise in wills, estates, succession planning, and residential conveyancing. They offer reliable,…
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Brig Inn
The Brig Inn is a friendly local pub in Barrhead, known for its impressive selection of over 100… The Brig Inn is a friendly local pub in Barrhead, known for its impressive selection of over 100 malt whiskies, a wide range of spirits, and excellent draught lagers and…
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McCabe Opticians
McCabe Opticians are an independent family opticians. Having opened in Barrhead in 1986, we are the… McCabe Opticians are an independent family opticians. Having opened in Barrhead in 1986, we are the longest established eyecare practice locally.
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Almond Blossom Florist
Quality, fresh flowers from your local Barrhead florist, with a commitment to delivering a… Quality, fresh flowers from your local Barrhead florist, with a commitment to delivering a friendly, professional service to every customer.
All Events
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Events
Pumpkin Patch
Event Dates: 26th Oct 2024 - 26th Oct 2024
2024 Pumpkin PatchThis Halloween, Barrhead brought something new to town: a Pumpkin Patch at the… 2024 Pumpkin PatchThis Halloween, Barrhead brought something new to town: a Pumpkin Patch at the top of Centenary Park, near the Cochrane Street entrance. Families enjoyed…
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Halloween Parade
Event Dates: 26th Oct 2024 - 26th Oct 2024
Big Barrhead Halloween Parade 2024 – A Spooktacular Night to Remember!The 2024 Big Barrhead… Big Barrhead Halloween Parade 2024 – A Spooktacular Night to Remember!The 2024 Big Barrhead Halloween Parade was one of our wettest events to date – but that didn’t stop our…
Event Dates: 19th Jul 2025 - 19th Jul 2025
Barrhead’s Big Bounce is back! Barrhead’s Big Bounce is back!
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Looking for something to do with the kids in Barrhead? Well, there’s plenty of fun to be had, no matter what they’re into! Barrhead has something for every family to enjoy!