Episodes
Friday Mar 29, 2024
23. Defending Scotland's Two Lane Motorways
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
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.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
22. Roads in Towns - Did We Get It Wrong?
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
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.
Friday Jan 19, 2024
21. Secrets of the A90
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John and Stuart are joined by Duncan to discuss the history of the A90. The main route to the north east of Scotland, it has a fascinating story behind it. Packed with all new facts and figures from the Scottish Roads Archive.
Released January 2024.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
20. Christmas Special 🎄 Secrets of the M6 and Gritting Scotland’s Roads ❄️
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Merry Christmas from the Scottish Roadscast! In our festive special for 2023, Duncan takes a deep dive into the history of the northern sections of the M6 motorway in England and John provides an overview of how we go about gritting Scotland's roads. We also take a few listener questions.
Presented by Stuart Baird, John Hassall and Duncan Macknight.
Released December 2023.
Friday Nov 10, 2023
19. Gateway to the Highlands: The A82 (Part 2)
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, Stuart and John are joined by Duncan to discuss the history behind the A82, one of Scotland's longest roads. Part 2 covers the stretch from Glencoe to Inverness.
Released November 2023. Part 1 was released in October 2023 and can be found in episode 18.
Friday Oct 20, 2023
18. Gateway to the Highlands: The A82 (Part 1)
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, Stuart and John are joined by Duncan to discuss the history behind the A82, one of Scotland's longest roads. Part 1 covers the stretch from Glasgow to Glencoe.
Released October 2023. Part 2 will follow in early November.
Monday Sep 25, 2023
17. Thirty Years of the St. James Flyovers
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
In this episode Stuart and John are joined by Duncan to discuss the history behind the St. James Flyovers. The impressive twin viaducts, located on the M8 motorway near Paisley, recently marked their 30th anniversary. Listen in as we reveal all new project information and a few little known facts!
Released September 2023.
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
16. Connel Bridge - Celebrating 120 Years
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, Stuart and John are joined by bridge engineer David Pritchard to discuss the 120th anniversary of the Connel Bridge near Oban. The bridge, which is a similar design to the Forth Railway Bridge, has a fascinating history behind it. Listen in as David reveals secrets about its design and construction.
Released August 2023.
Monday Jul 03, 2023
15. Sixty Years of the Clyde Tunnel
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
In this special episode of the Scottish Roadscast we're celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Clyde Tunnel. One of Glasgow's most important routes, the tunnel has a fascinating history behind it. Join Stuart and John as they reveal all-new details about its planning, design and construction!
Released July 2023.
Friday Jun 09, 2023
14. Edinburgh’s Urban Motorway Struggle
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
In this episode Stuart and John discuss Edinburgh's post war roads plans and the city's struggle to get anything built. With an overview of proposed roads including an urban motorway ring road of the city centre, we reveal all-new details of the struggles faced by planners and engineers to move forward with construction! It's the episode you've all been asking for!
Released June 2023.
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
13. Fifty Years of Glasgow’s Clydeside Expressway
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
April 2023 marks fifty years since the completion of the Clydeside Expressway in Glasgow. In this podcast, Stuart and John consider the history of the route and discuss the important role it continues to play. Packed with all-new facts and figures, it's not to be missed!
Released April 2023.
Friday Mar 31, 2023
12. Scotland’s ’Least Loved’ Road Junctions
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
In this episode, John counts down through Scotland's ten least loved junctions as voted for by YOU! There are more than a few surprises on the list!
With John Hassall and Stuart Baird
Released March 2023.
Friday Mar 03, 2023
11. Debunking Scotland’s Roads Myths!
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
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.
Friday Jan 27, 2023
10. ’A Highway Plan for Glasgow’ - 60 Years On!
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 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.
Friday Dec 16, 2022
9. 2022 Christmas Special
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
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.