Portal to the Past

Before the advent of motorised transport people had to rely on getting about by foot or by horse-drawn vehicles. New roads, which began as simple tracks, were developed through time to become main thoroughfares connecting villages and towns. More information about transport in East Renfrewshire can be found from the menu on the left, including the following topics: roads; public transport including buses, trams and railways; and air travel.

Further reading:

http://www.barrhead-scotland.com/Culture/history/majestic_garage.asp