In this episode the team explore the history behind the A87 between Invergarry and Uig. Roadscast expert Duncan provides his usual detailed breakdown. Also this month we have a new feature: "From the Archive"! Each month we'll be revealing recent finds from the Scottish Roads Archive. This month we have a Strathclyde Regional Council book from 1996. You can follow along by visiting scottishroadsarchive.org/roadscast. Released August 2025.

In this episode the team explore the history behind current and former sections of the A9 between Edinburgh and Perth. Roadscast expert Duncan provides his usual detailed breakdown. Also this month we have a new feature: "From the Archive"! Each month we'll be revealing recent finds from the Scottish Roads Archive. We kick off with the Dunblane Bypass opening brochure from 1990. You can follow along by visiting scottishroadsarchive.org/roadscast. Released July 2025.

In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast the team discuss the history behind Orkney's Churchill Barriers. The world famous causeways mark their 80th anniversary in May this year. With guest Duncan Macknight. Released May 2025.

In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, Stuart and John discuss the history behind Glasgow's Springburn Expressway, one of the city's most divisive routes. They also consider what its future may look like. Released April 2025. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.