Ward in East Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.786, -4.457 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 46 57 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
The ward includes the town of Barrhead and the neighbouring industrial area of Liboside, both on the western edge of East Renfrewshire in Scotland. Barrhead grew up on the banks of the Levern Water during the Industrial Revolution with textile and engineering trades; today it combines a compact town centre and Victorian streets with modern retail and ongoing regeneration, while Liboside is largely an industrial and commercial zone providing local employment.
By contrast the ward’s eastern side includes the village of Uplawmoor, a small rural settlement of stone cottages, farmland and woodlands prized for its quieter, village character and easy access to countryside walking; former rail links and good road connections make it popular with commuters to Glasgow. Altogether the area mixes urban and rural, with active community groups, local shops and small businesses shaping a varied social and economic life against a greenbelt backdrop.
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