The Scottish Roadscast

The Scottish Roadscast

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The Scottish Roadscast episodes

  • Podcast 26 - The A720 Edinburgh City Bypass - Love It or Loathe It?

    In episode 26 we head east to Edinburgh to discuss its much maligned bypass. Love it or loathe it, the A720 has an array of facts and figures just waiting to be discussed. Join us as we tell the story of how it came to be and discuss its performance.

    We squeeze in some of your A720 questions too.

    Hosted by John Hassall and Stuart Baird. Lothian

    1 hr 1 min
  • The M74 Completion (Kingston to Fullarton)

    In episode 25 we discuss the M74 Completion project (which stretched from the M8 at Kingston to Fullarton Road) as it approaches it 9th anniversary. We also answer a ton of listener questions and have a new appeal for information. Remember to leave us a rating if you use Apple Podcasts.

    With John Hassall and Stuart Baird.

    59 min
  • Revisiting the M8 Renfrew Bypass & the A737

    In episode 24 of the GMA podcast we revisit the M8 Renfrew Bypass, the section of motorway between Hillington and Bishopton, and the A737 Johnston - Linwood Bypass. We detail some interesting new facts uncovered during our recent research.

    We also squeeze in a couple of listener questions!

    With Stuart Baird and John Hassall. 

    56 min
  • Podcast 22 - Scotland's Motorways - M90 Special

    Join us on Episode 22 of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast as we broaden our interest to some motorways outside Glasgow. We start with the M90 - the one between Edinburgh and Perth! We also squeeze in some of your questions and talk about what we've been up to.

    With Stuart Baird and John Hassall. 

    59 min
  • Podcast 21 - Lanarkshire Edition - A725 & A8! Your Questions Answered.

    Join us this month for as we focus on two of Lanarkshire's most important routes: the A725 Bellshill Bypass & Eastkilbride Expressway and the A8 between Baillieston to Newhouse! Delve into the history of these roads and learn how they became the major routes they are today.

    We also answer your questions and talk about upcoming events.

    Hosted by John Hassall and Stuart Baird.

    57 min
  • Podcast 19 - Traffic Modelling the Glasgow Highway Plans, Texas Trip, GMA Events & Your Questions

    In episode 19 of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast, we are delighted to welcome special guest Chris Hunt. A traffic engineer, Chris carried out research to prove whether the network of roads proposed for the Glasgow conurbation in 1967 would have been congestion free with today's traffic flows! He has some fascinating findings! Tying into this, John tells us about his trip to Houston in Texas last November. We also answer your questions and discuss what we've been up to!

    Hosted by: John Hassall and Stuart Baird. Special Guest: Christopher Hunt.

    1 hr 37 min
  • Podcast 18 - 2019 LIVE Christmas Special - M74, M898, A823(M) & Your Questions!

    It's Christmas and that means podcast special at the Glasgow Motorway Archive!! Hosted by Stuart Baird, John Hassall and Nick Twigg. Produced by David Treasurer.

    Originally broadcast live across social media, this edition was recorded on 19th December 2019 and covers the following topics:

    The M74 J9-12

    The M898

    New feature: "Scotland's Motorways": The A823(M).

    We answer your questions throughout the podcast and talk about our activities throughout 2019 and preview 2020.

    1 hr 21 min
  • Podcast 17 - Clyde Crossings Face Off, Rare Archive Material & Your Questions Answered!

    In Episode 17 of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast we cover the following:

    The Clyde Crossings - Kingston, Clyde Tunnel and Erskine Bridge. Which is best and why? Do you agree with our conclusions?!

    From the Archive - Clyde Tunnel Commemorative book from 1963.

    Your questions answered!

    Upcoming events and more! All in this 90 minute extravaganza!

    Hosted by Stuart Baird and John Hassall.

    1 hr 29 min

About The Scottish Roadscast

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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!

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