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The Scottish Roadscast

Scottish Roads Archive
Scotland
M8 Motorway
Forth Road Bridge
Springburn Expressway
A90
Glasgow Motorway System
Transport Scotland
Road Surfacing
A74
Highway Plan For Glasgow
Scottish Roads Archive
Edinburgh City Bypass
Planning Blight
Motorways
Forth Rail Bridge
A8 Motorway
Livingston
Glasgow Inner Ring Road
Strathclyde Regional Council
Bishop Briggs

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! As of 2025, the series has captured the ears of over 100,000 li... more

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In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, Stuart and Duncan welcome distinguished civil engineer Michael Martin OBE for a discussion on the history of the Kylesku Bridge. Renowned as one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, Kylesku stands as a strik... more

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In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John and Stuart consider the history behind the A78 between Greenock and Prestwick. Over 40 miles long, it's one of Scotland's most varied routes. One minute you're driving by stunning coastline, the next yo... more

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 t... more

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A 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 th... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Martin
Renowned bridge engineer involved in Scotland's post-war bridges
OBE (honorary title); involved with several major Scottish bridges
Episode: 44. Iconic Bridges of Scotland - Kylesku
Darren Donaldson
Bridge engineer and expert in bridge design.
Episode: 39. Skye Bridge - Celebrating 30 Years!
Kevin Dunn
Surfacing expert with over 20 years of experience in materials testing and trunk road maintenance
Episode: 28. The Science of Surfacing
Duncan McKnight
Guest discussing the history of the A82
Episode: 19. Gateway to the Highlands: The A82 (Part 2)

Hosts

John Hassall
Host and co-host focused on Scotland's road history and infrastructure stories.
Stuart Baird
Co-host bringing project histories, engineering anecdotes, and regional context.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Fantastic

    If you’re a bit of a road geek like me, this is excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ken from Exeter UK
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great listen

    Always look forward to the next podcast dropping. Only negative is one a month is t enough!

    Informative, engaging and really well presented.

    Great work by all the team!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    delta.rho
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Interesting stuff

    Interesting stuff, if you like that sort of thing.

    Would have been good to hear about the Baillieston Storm Sewer as part of the pre-contact works for the Monklands Motorway as it was a chunky bit of work with tunnelling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    monkeyandweasel
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Excellent Urban Motorway facts from Glasgow and beyond

    If you like the motorways around Glasgow and beyond then this will inform you of what would and should have been.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T strainer
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Great podcast, lots of good information

    These podcasts give lots of top notch information on Scotland’s road and motorway network. Well worth the listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JamesRoad
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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High value placed on clear, engaging presentation of technical content and local anecdotes.
Listener enthusiasm for deep-dive Scotland transport history, with strong preference for more frequent episodes.
Appreciation for archival depth and guest expertise; desire for broader coverage and more examples.

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Talking Points

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38. The M9 Motorway - Scotland's M40?
Q: Why does M9 not have a crane lane?
There are no particularly long gradients that necessitate a crawler lane, and the M9 is fairly flat for its most part.
38. The M9 Motorway - Scotland's M40?
Q: What were the major engineering challenges to overcome?
There were considerable challenges regarding the embankments and drainage management, particularly with the trial embankments.
38. The M9 Motorway - Scotland's M40?
Q: Did this influence the choice of route or the type of foundations used?
It didn't affect the choice of route, but influenced the materials used, such as the Meyer Embankment.
37. The A87 - Invergarry to Skye
Q: What have you spent time researching and what are you going to tell everyone about today?
Duncan McKnight shares that they are going to discuss the A87 road and its significance, having been primarily constructed in the early 19th century and eventually upgraded over several decades.
32. Scotland's Best Motorways? A History of the M80 & M876
Q: What's your thoughts on upgrading the A80 rather than building the new Kelvin Valley M80 that was rejected as an alternative?
Yes, that would have been a better option and the government acknowledged it as such.

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The podcast focuses on Scotland's post-war roads, bridges, and motorways, blending historical storytelling with technical insights from engineers, historians, and industry experts. Episodes explore the evolution of specific routes, major projects, and infrastructure planning, often tying in local communities, engineering challenges, and political context. Listeners get a mix of archival anecdotes, project histories, and commentary on how Scotland's transport network shaped urban development and daily life. A notable strength is its deep, niche focus delivered with clear enthusiasm and accessible detail, making it a compelling listen for road enthusiasts, historians, and transportation professionals seeking regional infrastructure context.

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