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The Scottish Roadscast

Scottish Roads Archive

Get ready to hit the road with The Scottish Roadscast, the Scottish Roads Archive’s exciting podcast history series! Since 2018, we have been exploring fascinating topics related to Scotland’s post-war roads, bridges, and motorways. With regular insights from industry experts and special guests, it’s the only such podcast in Scotland! As of 2025, the series has captured the ears of over 100,000 listeners and is available on all your favorite podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts,

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5. Kessock Bridge - Celebrating 40 Years!

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2022/08/05

In this special edition of the Scottish Roadscast, Stuart and John are joined by Duncan Macknight to celebrate 40 years of the Kessock Bridge. A key part of the A9, the bridge has become much loved in Inverness and across Scotland. Listen in as we chart its planning, design and construction. We also consider what's instore for the future! Released August 2022.

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53:37

4. Scotland’s Road Projects - News Update

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2022/07/01

In this episode we discuss Scotland's current road projects and provide an update on their status. With several funding options now available to local authorities, there are a few new schemes to consider! Released July 2022.

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3. Speed Cameras in Scotland

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2022/06/03

In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast we are discussing speed cameras and the types you'll find across Scotland. We consider their effectiveness and why they are deployed. All this and the usual facts and figures from the Roadscast team. Released June 2022.

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58:44

2. The M74 - From Roman Road to Multi-lane Motorway

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2022/04/22

In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast we are talking all things M74. We take a journey through the history of the route and consider its development from single track road to multi-lane motorway in less than 80 years! With all new facts and figures, this is the podcast you've been waiting for. Released April 2022.

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52:46

1. Introducing the Scottish Roadscast

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2022/03/18

The Scottish Roadscast is a new podcast series focussing on Scotland's post-1945 roads, bridges and motorways. In this first episode, Stuart and John discuss the Scottish trunk road network and preview some of the subjects that will be coming up in the show this year. Released March 2022.

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55:05

Glasgow’s Unbuilt Outer Ring Roads

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2022/01/22

In our first episode of 2022, we delve into the 1960s proposals for intermediate and outer ring roads of Glasgow. We take a look at the types of roads proposed and consider why they remain unbuilt over fifty years later. Prepare to be surprised! With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.

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01:29:48

2021 Christmas Special

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2021/12/22

In this Christmas special, hosted by Stuart, John and Nick, we discuss our Scottish roads loves and hates. We also review some of 2021's news stories and give a run down of some the GMAs Top 10s for the year! Let us know your thoughts! :)

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51:46

John‘s North Coast 500 Adventure

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2021/11/22

In this episode of the GMA podcast we discuss John's trip around Scotland's North Coast 500. Did he love it or hate it? Listen now to find out! With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.

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01:03:24

Kincardine Bridge - Celebrating 85 Years!

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2021/10/28

In this special edition of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast we celebrate 85 years of the Kincardine Bridge. Join us as we consider the history, planning, design and construction of the project. We discuss recent developments and take a look at why the bridge hasn't swung open in over thirty years! With Stuart Baird and John Hassall. Music credit: "Drawing Mazes" Poddington Bear From the Free Music Archive CC BY-NC 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3,0/)

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59:30

The Greater Glasgow Transportation Study - 55 Years On!

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2021/09/17

In this edition of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast we are discussing the Greater Glasgow Transportation Study, first published in the late 1960s! Join us as we discuss one of the largest transportation studies ever undertaken in the UK. We consider its proposals for a road network and public transport system fit for the (then) future and how hundreds of people worked to make it a reality. We reveal a few surprises and discuss its impact 60 years on. With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.

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56:51

Potholes and Road Defects

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2021/08/20

In this edition of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast we are talking potholes and carriageway defects! Join us as we discuss how they form, how they are repaired and what we can do to prevent them! We also answer your pothole related questions. With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.

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01:06:27

Erskine Bridge - Celebrating 50 Years!

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2021/07/02

In this special edition of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast we celebrate 50 years of the Erskine Bridge. Join us as we consider the history, planning, design and construction of the project. We also consider developments in the last half century and consider why Erskine has become one of Scotland's most iconic structures. With Stuart Baird and John Hassall. Music Credit: “Drawing Mazes” Podington Bear From the Free Music Archive CC BY-NC 3.0

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The A1 - Part 2 - Dunbar to Berwick and the Future

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2021/06/07

Part 2 of a two part series discussing the A1, one of Scotland's least discussed trunk roads. Stuart and John are joined by Duncan Macknight, a road history researcher and GMA member as they take a deep dive into Scotland's east coast link to the north of England. In part 2 we consider the section of the route from Dunbar to Berwick before discussing potential future developments. Prepare to be blown away with many new facts, figures and previously untold tales! With Stuart Baird, John Hassall and

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The A1 - Part 1 - Edinburgh to Dunbar

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2021/05/22

Part 1 of a two part series discussing the A1, one of Scotland's least discussed trunk roads. Stuart and John are joined by Duncan Macknight, a road history researcher and GMA member as they take a deep dive into Scotland's east coast link to the north of England. In part 1 we consider the history of the route before discussing the dual carriageway section from Edinburgh to Dunbar in more detail. Prepare to be blown away with many new facts, figures and previously untold tales! With Stuart Baird,

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55:42

The M77: History, Planning and Construction

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2021/04/23

In this episode Stuart and John take a look at the history behind the M77, the main motorway link between Glasgow and Ayrshire. We also discuss the anti-road protests of the 1990s and consider the safety record of the roads it replaced. A few listener questions are squeezed in at the end. With Stuart Baird and John Hassall. Published April 2021.

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01:09:28

Interview: Chris Marshall of Roads.org.uk on the...

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2021/03/19

In this episode of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast, John and Stuart chat with Chris Marshall of Roads.org.uk! Chris gives his insights on weird and wonderful aspects of Glasgow's motorway system before discussions move onto Scotland, England and various urban motorway schemes. Not to be missed. With John Hassall and Stuart Baird Released March 2021. Apologies for slight audio distortions.

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46:16

The Monkland Motorway: A History

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2021/02/19

In this episode Stuart and John take a look at the history behind the Monkland Motorway, one of the most important, but lesser loved sections of the M8. We consider how the disused canal provided a unique opportunity and discuss the planning, design and construction stages. Series 3, Episode 2. With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.

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58:26

City Deal Revisited and Trunk Road Upgrades

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2021/01/27

In this episode we discuss the roads projects being taken forward across Scotland as part of City Deal. We also take a deep dive into some upcoming trunk road improvement projects, including the Sheriffhall Roundabout, A82 and A96. Series 3, Episode 1. Released January 2021. With John Hassall and Stuart Baird. Music by Les Willox.

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Christmas Special 2020 - Ayrshire's Dual Carriageway...

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2020/12/17

In our 2020 Christmas special, we are taking a deep dive into the history of Ayrshire's extensive dual carriageway system. Covering the A71, A77, A78, A79 and even the A76, we reveal several surprising facts and figures! We also discuss the imminent launch of our brand new website. With Stuart, John and Nick.

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55:14

The A8 and A78 - Inverclyde's Expressways?

The Scottish Roadscast ·

2020/11/30

We are turning our attention westwards in this episode as we take a deep dive into the A8 and A78 in Inverclyde. Dualled throughout the 1970s and 80s, the A8 has many interesting features and quirks. On the A78 we consider the dualled section at the former IBM plant and a few extra thrown in. With Stuart Baird and John Hassall. Recorded via Zoom, hence poor audio quality than usual.

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