29/07/2026
Today, 29th July 2026, marks 35 years since Andrew Forsyth (Andy to most, and perhaps a few other four-letter words to some at times!) resurrected Doig’s of Glasgow into its present form. While Doig’s is a long-standing name in coach hire dating back to 1945, the original company hit financial troubles in 1991 and briefly ceased trading. Andy stepped in, reviving the historic name using just two vehicles from his previous company, Albany Transport.
From those humble beginnings, the company quickly built a reputation for quality and reliability. As demand grew, new coaches were purchased and the rebranded Doig’s of Glasgow moved to London Road. Shortly before the millennium, another major milestone was reached with a move to Summer Street in Bridgeton. During our time there, the fleet grew to 24 coaches, and we launched a premium chauffeur service featuring Mercedes and Bentley vehicles for weddings and corporate hire. Jay, our fearsome guard dog, joined the team and stayed with us until shortly before our next move.
In 2014, we purchased and renovated our current site on Melbourne Street, officially moving in late 2015. Spanning over two acres, this depot accommodates up to 70 coaches alongside an undercover garage area for an additional 10 vehicles.
Looking back, it is easy to point to high-profile highlights—like transporting Lionel Messi and the Barcelona FC squad for their 2012 Champions League match against Celtic, or driving both Ryder Cup teams in 2014, including legends like Rory McIlroy, Sergio García, and Phil Mickelson. While these prestigious events are incredible to work on, our most rewarding achievement is undoubtedly the loyalty of our customers who return to us year after year.
Over the last 35 years, while so much has evolved, the core of what we do remains the same. Today, we are transitioning to electric vehicles with high-capacity chargers newly installed at our depot. Yet, the most vital element of our success remains the person behind the wheel.
We want to take this opportunity to thank our incredible staff. Whether you have been with us since day one or joined us more recently, you are highly valued and keep Doig’s moving every day. We also extend our gratitude to former team members who played a part in our journey over the decades.
What is the plan for the next 35 years? Who knows where vehicle technology and AI will take us. However, as long as we have a pristine Doig’s driver behind the wheel of a modern, shiny coach, that will do for us. There is no need to overcomplicate a winning formula!
We have included some images from the years gone by –
- Doig`s Depot in Melbourne Street, Glasgow
- The only known picture of a certain Andy Forsyth behind the wheel of a coach – taken in 1996 this picture was kindly supplied by George on Flickr - bobbyblack51
- Our Summer Street Yard with Jay on patrol
- Some images of our latest coach delivery’s in 2026 and the electric chargers we have installed
- Doig`s newest coach which arrived last night and goes on its first hire today – so new we haven’t had a chance to add our livery
- Doig`s staff at our Christmas night out, kindly hosted by Mister Singh's India
