The Trail
Walks & Refreshments
History
Picture Gallery
Thirsty Work!
The former owners of 39 Carlibar Road ‘Provost John Cochrane’ (Councillor Alan Steele) and his wife ‘Miss Cranston’ (Gaile Lawlor of the council’s PR team) offer a refreshing cup of tea to council worker Ian Brown while he attaches the commemorative blue plaque.
Step into the past
Enjoy the fascinating heritage that Barrhead has to offer. In days gone by, Barrhead was one of Scotland's leading industrial towns. Explore the places and the legacies that have been left behind. The Trail Awaits You....
The Heritage
Trail
Barrhead’s historic past is now showcased by East Renfrewshire Council and Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor Area Committee in the form of a new heritage trail. At every location of the Barrhead heritage trail’s 25 sites, which include centuries old churches, 18th century inns, the railway station and Arthurlie FC’s football ground, circular commemorative blue plaques, giving a brief description of each location, have been erected.
The oldest site on the trail is the Arthurlie Cross, a 9th century carved stone and a plaque has also been erected at the former home of Glasgow tearoom entrepreneur Miss Kate Cranston, who lived in a villa at 39 Carlibar Road after she married the third provost of Barrhead, John Cochrane, in 1892.
Photo Gallery - Barrhead Past & Present
View a selection if images that show old Barrhead and the new town of today.
