The Scottish Roadscast

Feb 20 2025 73 ep. 58 mins 149
The Scottish Roadscast Podcast artwork

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.

  History
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


33. The M8 in Glasgow - Revisiting the Proposed Inner Ring Road

Feb 20 2025 43 mins  
In the first of our new episodes for 2025, John and Stuart revisit the subject of Glasgow's M8 and half finished Inner Ring Road. With some new insights on the matter, they consider it's impact and what the future might hold. Released February 2025.

32. Scotland's Best Motorways? A History of the M80 & M876

Jan 30 2025 51 mins  
In this episode we delve deep into the history of the M80 and the M876, key links in Scotland's motorway system. Loved and loathed in equal measure, the routes have a history spanning six decades. We consider what the future might hold and reveal unknown facts about the M80 "Kelvin Valley" option. Hosted by Stuart Baird and John Hassall. Originally recorded in May 2020.

31. Christmas 2024 - The History of A74 and A Few Surprises!🎄

Dec 19 2024 105 mins  
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Scottish Roadscast! In our extended Christmas special for 2024 the team looks into the complicated history of the A74, once one of Scotland's most important routes. There's also listener questions, a projects update from John and a host of other surprises! Released December 2024.

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.