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- 4 days ago33 min
46. A9 Dualling - Progress at Last?
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Duncan gives an update on the dualling of the A9 between Perth and Inverness. Is progress finally being made towards the completion of this impressive and much needed project? He also considers why the existing road wasn't dualled from the outset. Our "From the Archive" feature takes a look at a document from the early 2000s that considered previous updates to the route. A fascinating insight of considerations 25 years ago and well worth a read. You'll find it at https://www.scottishroadsarchive.org/roadscast as usual. With Duncan Macknight and Stuart Baird. Released May 2026.
- Apr 10, 202631 min
45. The A80: The History of the Glasgow to Stirling Road
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Stuart and Duncan consider the history behind the A80, once the main route between Glasgow and Stirling. Most of the route was upgraded to dual carriageway in the 1950s and 60s transforming road travel between the two cities. Much of the information presented in this episode has only recently been unearthed! Our "From the Archive" feature takes a look at a 1990s consultation document which details option for the upgrade of the route to motorway. You can view the document here: https://www.scottishroadsarchive.org/roadscast With Stuart Baird and Duncan Macknight. Released April 2026.
- Mar 16, 202642 min
44. Iconic Bridges of Scotland - Kylesku
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, Stuart and Duncan welcome distinguished civil engineer Michael Martin OBE for a discussion on the history of the Kylesku Bridge. Renowned as one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, Kylesku stands as a striking feature along the famed North Coast 500 route, which draws thousands of visitors to the breathtaking scenery of the north west Highlands every year. Michael shares anecdotes from his extensive career, which included the construction of the Kessock Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing, offering unique insights and behind-the-scenes stories from these remarkable engineering achievements. Our 'From the Archive' booklet from this episode can be found at https://www.scottishroadsarchive.org/roadscast. With Stuart Baird and Duncan Macknight. Released March 2026.
- Feb 12, 20261h 1m
43. The A78: The History of the Greenock to Prestwick Road
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John and Stuart consider the history behind the A78 between Greenock and Prestwick. Over 40 miles long, it's one of Scotland's most varied routes. One minute you're driving by stunning coastline, the next you're on a three lane fast moving expressway. Our "From the Archive" feature takes a look at the A78 Three Towns Bypass booklet from 2004! With John Hassall and Stuart Baird. Released February 2026.
- Jan 24, 20261h 2m
42. We're Building New Roads?!
In this episode, John and Stuart give an overview of the vast number of new road projects being delivered at a local level across Scotland. Many have been in development for years whilst others are completely new. Listen in to learn more! Our "From the Archive" feature this month includes a recently donated item from the A75! With John Hassall and Stuart Baird. Released January 2026.
- Dec 15, 20251h 27m
41. Christmas Special 2025
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Scottish Roadscast! In this extended episode the SRA team discuss the history behind the Faslane Naval Base access roads, the A801 in West Lothian and 60 years since the start of construction of the M8 in Glasgow. You'll find the "From the Archive" docs in the usual place on the Roadscast section of our website We also answer your listener questions! With Stuart Baird, John Hassall and Duncan Macknight. Released December 2025.
- Nov 14, 20251h 9m
40. The A8 - Edinburgh to Greenock
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Stuart and John consider the history of the A8 between Edinburgh and Greenock. Once the most important route across Scotland, it's now split into a variety of sections built between the 1920s and the 1980s. This month's "From the Archive" features a government report released in November 1999 entitled "Travel Choices for Scotland". You can follow along as always at scottishroadsarchive.org/roadscast. Released November 2025.
- Oct 20, 20251h 1m
39. Skye Bridge - Celebrating 30 Years!
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Stuart has travelled to Inverness to celebrate thirty years of the Skye Bridge. Archive guru Duncan Macknight and special guest Darren Donaldson consider its planning, design and construction. This month's "From the Archive" features the bridge's opening booklet from 1995. It's available as always on scottishroadsarchive.org Released October 2025.
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About The Scottish Roadscast
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, Amazon Music, and Podbean. Tune in and join us on the journey!
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