Place in East Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.802, -4.393 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NS 50 59 |
| Population: | 17,620 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
Barrhead is a small town in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, lying in the Levern Water valley to the south‑west of Glasgow and close to Paisley. It sits beneath the rolling slopes of the Gleniffer Braes, which provide popular walks and wide views across the Clyde valley, and has straightforward rail and road links into the city via Barrhead railway station and nearby motorways, making it a practical commuter base while retaining a distinct local character.
Historically an industrial centre of mills, foundries and engineering during the 19th and early 20th centuries, the town still shows that industrial heritage alongside modern retail and light‑industrial estates. Community life is active with local clubs, volunteer groups and regeneration projects aimed at improving the town centre and public spaces, so Barrhead combines a working‑town past with a quieter, community‑focused present.
G78 2PR, G78 1NZ, G78 2AJ, G78 1BX, G78 1NR, G78 1DQ, G78 1BS, G78 2AZ, G78 1JT, G78 2DQ