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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-wa... more
FAQs about The Scottish Roadscast:How many episodes does The Scottish Roadscast have?The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.
January 24, 202642. 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....more1h 3minPlay
December 15, 202541. Christmas Special 2025A 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 websiteWe also answer your listener questions!With Stuart Baird, John Hassall and Duncan Macknight. Released December 2025....more1h 28minPlay
November 14, 202540. The A8 - Edinburgh to GreenockIn 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. ...more1h 9minPlay
October 20, 202539. 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.orgReleased October 2025....more1h 2minPlay
September 21, 202538. The M9 Motorway - Scotland's M40?In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, we explore the history of the M9 motorway from Edinburgh to Dunblane. We discuss whether it's truly "Scotland's M40" and share new facts, figures, and answers to your M9 questions. This month's "From the Archive" features the 1968 Polmont and Falkirk Bypass opening booklet, available on scottishroadsarchive.org.Released September 2025. ...more1h 5minPlay
August 08, 202537. The A87 - Invergarry to SkyeIn 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....more48minPlay
July 11, 202536. A9 - Edinburgh to PerthIn 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....more40minPlay
May 12, 202535. Eighty Years of Orkney's Churchill BarriersIn 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....more30minPlay
April 25, 202534. Springburn Expressway - Glasgow's Most Divisive Road?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. ...more46minPlay
February 21, 202533. The M8 in Glasgow - Revisiting the Inner Ring RoadIn 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....more43minPlay
FAQs about The Scottish Roadscast:How many episodes does The Scottish Roadscast have?The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.