The Scottish Roadscast

Nov 28 2024 71 ep. 57 mins 147
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Podcast series focussed on Scotland’s post-1945 roads, bridges and motorways. Produced by the Scottish Roads Archive, this lighthearted educational show features regular guests and covers a variety of transport related subjects from across the country.

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30. The M90 - Scotland's Oldest and Newest Motorway

Nov 28 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Stuart and Duncan take a deep dive into the history of the M90, Scotland's oldest motorway. Released November 2024.

29. The History of the M8 Motorway

Nov 07 2024 56 mins  
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Stuart and Duncan take a deep dive into the history of the M8 motorway. They discuss the development of the route in the 1960s, its construction in the 1970s, 80s and 90s and consider some more recent developments. Released November 2024.

28. The Science of Surfacing

Oct 20 2024 61 mins  
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, Stuart and John are joined by Kevin Dunn, a Scottish surfacing guru! Kevin provides a fascinating insight into the science behind surfacing and the ways in which its condition is monitored and improved. Released October 2024.

27. Sixty Years of the Forth Road Bridge

Sep 11 2024 42 mins  
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Stuart (yes, he's back!) and John celebrate sixty years of the Forth Road Bridge! Released September 2024.

26. From Fife to Aberdeen: Secrets of the A92

Jul 04 2024 40 mins  
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John and Duncan take a close look at the history of the A92, Scotland easternmost trunk road. Running from Fife to Aberdeen via the Tay Road Bridge, Dundee, Arbroath and Stonehaven, it's on the country's most interesting routes. Packed with all-new historical information and not to be missed. Released July 2024.

25. Highland Highway: The A9 from Perth to Inverness

Jun 06 2024 55 mins  
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, Duncan and John discuss the history of the A9 between Perth and Inverness, one Scotland's most famous sections of trunk road. Packed with all new historical information, this episode is not to be missed. Released June 2024.

24. Speed Limits - Past, Present and Future!

May 02 2024 55 mins  
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John and Duncan raise the subject of speed limits. They discuss the history behind them, and how they developed, before considering changes being made today and what the future might hold. Released May 2024.

23. Defending Scotland's Two Lane Motorways

Mar 28 2024 44 mins  
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John and Stuart discuss the ins and outs of what makes a motorway a 'Special Road'. They also consider Scotland's network of two lane motorways and explain why they are just as 'Special' as those seen elsewhere in the UK. Released March 2024.

22. Roads in Towns - Did We Get It Wrong?

Feb 22 2024 58 mins  
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John considers our relationship with the car, its convenience and the current debate around whether there are too many cars in towns. Did the planners of the 1960s get it wrong? Or are we lucky to have access to such an extensive road network? You decide, and be sure to let us know your thoughts! Released February 2024.

21. Secrets of the A90

Jan 18 2024 43 mins  
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John and Stuart are joined by Duncan to discuss the history of the A90. The main route to the north east of Scotland, it has a fascinating story behind it. Packed with all new facts and figures from the Scottish Roads Archive. Released January 2024.