I grew up a mile north of Glasgow city centre, and recall numerous transport companies that were local to me from my youth.
My memories are from approx 1973 - 1987, and all of the companies listed were roughly within a 10 mile radius north of the city centre. See Map Below.
It’s sad that the majority of them have either now gone, amalgamated or have been swallowed up by one of the big players.
Archibald Brechin
Carmichaels
Highland Haulage
Sutherlands
BRS - Lister Street
BRS - Townsend Street
Spittals
Caledonian Forth
Connals
J&R Wright
C&L Transport
MacBraynes
Charlie Alexander
National Carriers
Teachers Whiskey
White Horse
John S.L Watston
J.Weaver
Alliance Box (Smurfit)
John Barrie
Allied Brewers
Carntyne Transport
Glasgow Hiring Co.
I know I’ve missed some companies within the given radius and would struggle to name all of them from this era.
Which local transport companies do you remember from your youth ■■