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Transcribed with Timestamps recordings that were unclear to a high degree of accuracy. I will certainly use them again, if required. Ended being slightly more expensive than a quote from transcripti... See more
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Personalised and wonderfully supportive. No question too small. Turnaround incredible! I tried to do the transcription myself before giving in and asking for help from McGowan. Each script I tried to... See more
As a busy Senior Lawyer, I turned to McGowan Transcriptions for my first transcription, and with Tracey Pulfer as my primary point of contact, she made the whole transaction safe, secure and easy to a... See more
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About McGowan Transcriptions - Transcription Industry Leader
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McGowan Transcriptions have been digital transcription service specialists since 1993. We provide professional, confidential, accurate transcriptions to a variety of industries, including market research, medical, and legal professions. We have vast experience across recordings of all types, from focus groups and interviews to closed captions for video and internal business hearings.
We are the leading transcription agency in the UK and are at the forefront of digital transcription technology, delivering transcripts of the highest possible quality and accuracy. We pride ourselves on the level of reliability we can provide to our clients. We’ll agree a turnaround time with you upfront that’s convenient for you.
Transcribing interviews is one of our specialities and our level of quality has helped keep us at the top of the industry since 1993. We can provide strict verbatim, intelligent verbatim or edited transcripts of interviews, using our standard transcription templates or your own specified one if required.
We have never missed a client deadline, meaning you get the transcription services you need on time every time. Even better, we always aim for a 24 hour turnaround, meaning you’ll often receive your transcript ahead of schedule.Our prices are competitive and transparent, beginning from just £1 per recorded minute. We have four flat rates for different types of transcription work, based on the complexity and the number of speakers involved. We’ll provide you with a full quote and exact price upfront for your work.
Market research transcription services is where McGowan Transcriptions really started. Prior to creating McGowan Transcriptions in 1993, Joe McGowan worked in the market research industry for DRSM, Field Management Ltd, and Hall & Partners International, in roles ranging from Field Manager to Support Manager. During this time Joe developed audio transcription expertise in many different sectors including consumer, business-2-business, PR, social research, and telecoms.Quality transcriptions & translations, on time, every time.
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- ✔ 30+ years of proven excellence in transcription ✔ 100% UK-based, human-only transcribers ✔ No subcontracting ✔ GDPR & Cyber Essentials Certified ✔ Members of MRS and AQR
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Eight Bells House, 14 Church Street, Tetbury, GL8 8JG, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
- 0800 1583747
- office@mcgowantranscriptions.co.uk
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A professional and efficient firm…
A professional and efficient firm that’s reasonably priced,
Thank you.
9 October 2026
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Thank you for the review, Simon. :)
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Thank you for the review :)
Always a pleasure to work with McGowan
Always a pleasure to work with McGowan. Extremely professional and helpful.
25 September 2026
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Thank you for the review Tracey :)
Fast turnaround and extremely accurate.
2 September 2026
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Thank you for the review, Judith. :)
Excellent
Excellent, thoroughly professional and experienced, clearly humans at the heart of it, thoughtful questions about how to present the transcripts, quick and accurate turnaround.
11 August 2026
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Thank you for the review, Sophie. :)
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Thank you for your review!
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Thank you for the review, Cheryl. :)
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Thank you for the review, Jess :)
McGowan always respond quickly and…
McGowan always respond quickly and efficiently. They are a pleasure to work with.
24 June 2026
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Thank you very much for the review, Sarah!
The turnover time was impressive
The turnover time was impressive. The ease of the process was faultless.
29 May 2026
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Thank you for the review, Lanre!
Thank you providing a very swift…
Thank you for providing a very swift good quality transcription.
20 May 2026
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Thank you for your review :)
Great service
Very professional, great communication throughout, fast turnaround, highly recommended
12 May 2026
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Thank you for your review, James! :)
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Thank you for your review, Wesley!
Super efficient and helpful!
9 April 2026
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Thank you for you review, Zoe. :)
Would recommend.
McGowan's communication is always quick, friendly and clear. Their turnaround time is timely.
24 March 2026
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Thank you for your review, Jenny! :)
Rob weaver is an excellent French…
Rob weaver is an excellent French Translator. Very patient & polite.
9 January 2026
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Thank you very much for your review, Kristy :)
Very great service
Very great service.
You lads helped me win my case with your professional service.
17 February 2026
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Thank you very much for your review, Isifu! :)
Very quick and efficient
Very quick and efficient, very easier and straightforward to instruct
6 February 2026
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Thank you very much for your review, Aneka. :)
A job well done.
A job well done and very swiftly delivered. Very few if any corrections to do and an immediate response to one query they had with a historical reference within the film.
23 January 2026
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