The Scottish Roadscast

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The Scottish Roadscast episodes

December 20, 2024 31. Christmas 2024 - The History of A74 and A Few Surprises!🎄
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.
1 hr 45 min
November 29, 2024 30. The M90 - Scotland's Oldest and Newest Motorway
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.
47 min
November 08, 2024 29. The History of the M8 Motorway
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.
57 min
October 21, 2024 28. The Science of Surfacing
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.
1 hr 2 min
September 12, 2024 27. Sixty Years of the Forth Road Bridge
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.
43 min
July 05, 2024 26. From Fife to Aberdeen: Secrets of the A92
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.
41 min
June 07, 2024 25. Highland Highway: The A9 from Perth to Inverness
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.
56 min
May 03, 2024 24. Speed Limits - Past, Present and Future!
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.
56 min
March 29, 2024 23. Defending Scotland's Two Lane Motorways
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John and Stuart discuss the ins and outs of what makes a motorway a 'Special Road'. They also consider Scotland's network of two lane motorways and explain why they are just as 'Special' as those seen elsewhere in the UK.
Released March 2024.
45 min
February 23, 2024 22. Roads in Towns - Did We Get It Wrong?
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John considers our relationship with the car, its convenience and the current debate around whether there are too many cars in towns. Did the planners of the 1960s get it wrong? Or are we lucky to have access to such an extensive road network? You decide, and be sure to let us know your thoughts!
Released February 2024.
59 min

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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-war roads, bridges, and motorways. With regular insights from industry experts and special guests, it’s the only such podcast in Scotland!