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Geographical Information

Barrhead is located in East Renfrewshire (polulation 80,000), an area within the central belt of Scotland.

The estimated population of Scotland on 30 June 1999 was 5,119,200, a fall of 800 since mid-1998. (www.gro-scotland.gov.uk)

The population of Barrhead is approximatel 20,000 people.
Barrhead is a thriving hub for business and entertainment, with major rail, bus and taxi links to Glasgow City Centre and easy access to two major airports in Prestwick and Paisley. The town is located in scenic countryside, with an interesting history, excellent amenities and potential business opportunities, attracting both families and professionals alike.

The business support needs of the area are met by several organisations, including:

• East Renfrewshire Business Development Team
  East Renfrewshire Business Development
  East Renfrewshire Council
  St Andrews House
  Cross Arthurlie Street
  Barrhead
  G78 1ED
  Tel: +44(0)141 577 3773
  Fax: +44(0)141 577 3781
  
  Business Development Advice
  Brian Moran: 0141-577 3789
  Brian.moran@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
  
  The East Renfrewshire Business Development Team can offer business advice and loans, training programmes and other services in partnership with bodies such as the Small Business Gateway. Up-to-date information on properties and business accommodation is held in a comprehensive database for the use of new and existing businesses in East Renfrewshire.
  
  
• Small Business Gateway
  Sheddens Toll
  Sheddens
  Clarkston
  0845 609 6611
  www.sbgateway.com
  
  The Small Business Gateway office in Clarkston provides advice and assistance to small and start up businesses in the East Renfrewshire area.

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