Barrhead Travel Group Information

At Barrhead Travel, we believe that it’s our people that make our business, and we recognise that much of the company’s success can be directly attributed to the hard work, dedication and commitment of our employees. Started in 1975 in the Glasgow suburb of Barrhead, Scotland, our company has come a long way in 41 years. We are proud to be Scotland’s largest independent travel group, and are now also one of the largest in the UK. With over 900 employees across a UK-wide network of 61 locations and a stable of 6 specialist websites, Barrhead Travel is a major player in the UK travel market. Independent researchers have identified us as one of the best-run and most financially secure travel businesses in Britain, thanks to our ability to identify new routes to market by introducing exciting products that inspire our customers. December 2015, welcomed the launch of our first branded store in England. Located in the intu Eldon Square Shopping Centre in Newcastle, this concept store marks the start of our ambitious plans to grow our UK network. We’ve never been afraid of embracing change and grasping the opportunities that come our way. Thanks to careful planning and proactive strategies, Barrhead Travel carries over 300,000 passengers a year. Work with us, and you will find a company with a hands-on, proactive philosophy that has helped it to become a market leader. Our passion for our people, drive for success and the can-do values that characterise the Barrhead Travel brand mean that we have many more UK branches in pipeline, as well as the expansion of our franchise outlets and homeworking division.