The Scottish Roadscast

In this lighthearted episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John and Stuart discuss the myths frequently shared about Scotland's roads! Prepare to be shocked as we reveal the truth behind them.

Released March 2023.

In our first podcast of 2023, we're taking a look at "A Highway Plan for Glasgow", the report that laid the groundwork for the road system we know today! Prepared by Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick & Partners for Glasgow Corporation, its recommendations were first made public 60 years ago, way back in 1963.

Want to learn more? Check out scottishroadsarchive.org/highway-plan

With John Hassall and Stuart Baird

Released January 2023.

In this extended Christmas special, Stuart, John and Duncan are joined by special guest Sergeant Nick Twigg of Police Scotland's road policing unit. Duncan gives us an overview of the Cross Tay Link Road project in Perth and John considers what it will take to get people out of their cars! Oh and we answer your questions! Not to be missed!

Released December 2022.

It's the podcast you've been waiting for: an in-depth look at Glasgow's unique overhead sign gantries. In the episode Stuart and John discuss the history, construction and development of the structures and consider what might come next! 

In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John and Duncan provide an overview of the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen. They also consider plans to provide continuous dual carriageway between the cities and whether it offers much benefit. Packed with all-new historic information.

With John Hassall, Duncan Macknight and Stuart Baird

Released October 2022. 

In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, Stuart and John take a look at Scotland's "missing" motorway, the M7!

Officially known as the M6-M8 Fastlink, this unbuilt project was developed by the Scottish Office during the early to mid 1990s. Packed with all new information from the Scottish Roads Archive, this episode is not to be missed!

Released September 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.