The Scottish Roadscast

16. Connel Bridge - Celebrating 120 Years

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.

15. Sixty Years of the Clyde Tunnel

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.

14. Edinburgh’s Urban Motorway Struggle

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.  

13. Fifty Years of Glasgow’s Clydeside Expressway

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. 

12. Scotland’s ’Least Loved’ Road Junctions

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.

11. Debunking Scotland’s Roads Myths!

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.

10. ’A Highway Plan for Glasgow’ - 60 Years On!

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.

  

9. 2022 Christmas Special

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.

8. The Story of Glasgow’s Unique Sign Gantries

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! 

7. To Dual or Not to Dual? The Story of the A96!

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. 

6. The M7 - Scotland’s ’Missing’ Motorway?

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.

 

5. Kessock Bridge - Celebrating 40 Years!

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.

4. Scotland’s Road Projects - News Update

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.

3. Speed Cameras in Scotland

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.

2. The M74 - From Roman Road to Multi-lane Motorway

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.