all about Barrhead

One million rides and counting! 🚕💜

Arthurlie Cars recently reached the incredible milestone of 1,000,000 rides, which says a lot about just how many people across Barrhead and beyond have relied on them over the years!

Whether it’s the school run, an airport trip, getting to an appointment, heading out for the night or simply needing a safe taxi home, they’ve become a familiar local name for so many people.

A brilliant milestone for a local business and its team. 👏

Arthurlie Cars

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Recognise this part of Barrhead?

This photograph takes us back to Main Street more than a century ago, looking along a stretch of the town that will still be very familiar today!

On the right of the photograph you can see the shopfront for Carswell, and this is the very spot where Kaplan Turkish Barbers can now be found!

Old Barrhead records help us put a little more detail behind the photograph too. William Carswell was listed as a flesher, the traditional name for a butcher, trading on Main Street in the late 1800s.

On the opposite side of the road you can also spot R. McMillan, W**e & Spirit Merchant, another of the independent businesses trading in Barrhead at the time.

It’s amazing to see just how different Main Street looked. Horses and carts travelled along the road, the buildings were filled with independent traders and Barrhead itself was growing rapidly as industry brought more people to the area.

More than 100 years later, this same shopfront is still home to a local business!💈

Today, Kaplan Turkish Barbers offers quality men’s and kids’ cuts, fades, beard trims and traditional barbering services, continuing a very long tradition of businesses serving the community from this part of Main Street.

The names above the doors may have changed, but local businesses are still keeping Barrhead’s Main Street busy all these generations later!

Kaplan Barber Barrhead

Serving Barrhead since 1985, Lee’s Newsagents has been a handy local stop for generations. 💜

Whether you’re popping in for milk, bread, snacks, drinks, household bits or one of those everyday essentials you’ve suddenly run out of, it’s great having somewhere local and convenient to rely on.

And with the team previously recognised as runner-up for Customer Excellence at the All About Barrhead Awards, it’s clear plenty of locals appreciate the friendly service too! 🏆

Lees Keystore Barrhead

The Hair Emporium brings plenty of experience under one roof, with Jilly and Maria offering decades of combined experience in the industry. 💇‍♀️✨

Between them, they cover just about everything when it comes to hair, including extensions, cuts, colours, styling, updos and more.

All from their beautiful Barrhead salon, with a friendly, relaxed feel and plenty of personality! 💜

Have you visited The Hair Emporium before? Show them some love in the comments below! 👇

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A little bit of everything under one roof at B.YOU.T Palace in Barrhead. 💅✨

From nails and hair to facials, brows, lashes and more, the team offers plenty of treatments whether you’re booking in for a full pamper or just a quick freshen up.

It’s great having so many beauty services available locally in one place! 💜

B.YOU.T palace

Fancy a Chinese this weekend? 🥡💜

Taste of China in Barrhead has all the classics for an easy weekend takeaway, with plenty of the Scottish Chinese favourites we all know and love!

Whether you’re going for your usual curry, fried rice and chow mein or sharing a munch box, there’s plenty to choose from when you don’t fancy cooking!

F&M Hairdressing have been having quite the year! 🏆✨

The Barrhead salon and its team have picked up some brilliant recognition throughout 2026, with awards and finalist places across customer service, colouring and some of the biggest names in the hair industry!

The salon itself was named SalonSpy Customer Service Award Winner 2026, while Sharon Kee was also recognised as SalonSpy’s Highest Rated Team Member 2026. Sharon went on to become a finalist in the Wella Professionals TrendVision Editorial Visionary Award, alongside Angela Stewart, who reached the finals for the XPOSURE Future Talent Award.

And to top it off, senior stylist Lesley was crowned Best Female Colourist 2026 at the Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards! 👏

A brilliant year for the whole F&M team and plenty for Barrhead to be proud of! 💜

F & M Hairdressing

Something new is coming to Saturday nights in Barrhead! 🎶💜

The Flying Horse is launching a brand new DJ residency with Make It Last, kicking off on Saturday 3rd October from 8pm until late.

Expect a proper mix on the dance floor, with house, disco, dance, anthems, golden oldies and plenty more, with music for all generations. 💃🕺

A great excuse for a local Saturday night out without having to head into town!

The Flying Horse
Kelly Friel

Looking for a nursery space for your little one? 🧸💜

Auld Kirk Nursery is a trusted local nursery in Barrhead, offering a warm and welcoming space for children to learn, play and grow.

With an experienced team, flexible sessions and a lovely setting for early years development, it’s a great local option for families looking ahead.

Visit the Auld Kirk Nursery website for more information or to find out about available spaces.

Auld Kirk Nursery

It’s definitely starting to feel like time for those autumnal colours… 🍂💐

Almond Blossom always creates the most beautiful bouquets, and we love seeing the richer oranges, reds and warm tones starting to make an appearance as the seasons change!🌸

Almond Blossom Florist