Podcast series focussed on Scotland’s post-1945 roads, bridges and motorways. Produced by the Scottish Roads Archive, this lighthearted educational show features regular guests and covers a variety of transport related subjects from across the country.
Episodes
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
In this special edition of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast we celebrate 85 years of the Kincardine Bridge.
Join us as we consider the history, planning, design and construction of the project. We discuss recent developments and take a look at why the bridge hasn't swung open in over thirty years!
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.
Music credit: "Drawing Mazes"
Poddington Bear
From the Free Music Archive
CC BY-NC 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3,0/)
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
In this edition of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast we are discussing the Greater Glasgow Transportation Study, first published in the late 1960s!
Join us as we discuss one of the largest transportation studies ever undertaken in the UK. We consider its proposals for a road network and public transport system fit for the (then) future and how hundreds of people worked to make it a reality. We reveal a few surprises and discuss its impact 60 years on.
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
In this edition of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast we are talking potholes and carriageway defects!
Join us as we discuss how they form, how they are repaired and what we can do to prevent them! We also answer your pothole related questions.
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
In this special edition of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast we celebrate 50 years of the Erskine Bridge.
Join us as we consider the history, planning, design and construction of the project. We also consider developments in the last half century and consider why Erskine has become one of Scotland's most iconic structures.
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.
Music Credit:
“Drawing Mazes”
Podington Bear
From the Free Music Archive
CC BY-NC 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Part 2 of a two part series discussing the A1, one of Scotland's least discussed trunk roads.
Stuart and John are joined by Duncan Macknight, a road history researcher and GMA member as they take a deep dive into Scotland's east coast link to the north of England.
In part 2 we consider the section of the route from Dunbar to Berwick before discussing potential future developments. Prepare to be blown away with many new facts, figures and previously untold tales!
With Stuart Baird, John Hassall and Duncan Macknight
Released June 2021.
Saturday May 22, 2021
Saturday May 22, 2021
Part 1 of a two part series discussing the A1, one of Scotland's least discussed trunk roads.
Stuart and John are joined by Duncan Macknight, a road history researcher and GMA member as they take a deep dive into Scotland's east coast link to the north of England.
In part 1 we consider the history of the route before discussing the dual carriageway section from Edinburgh to Dunbar in more detail. Prepare to be blown away with many new facts, figures and previously untold tales!
With Stuart Baird, John Hassall and Duncan Macknight
Released May 2021.
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
In this episode Stuart and John take a look at the history behind the M77, the main motorway link between Glasgow and Ayrshire. We also discuss the anti-road protests of the 1990s and consider the safety record of the roads it replaced. A few listener questions are squeezed in at the end.
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall. Published April 2021.
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
In this episode of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast, John and Stuart chat with Chris Marshall of Roads.org.uk!
Chris gives his insights on weird and wonderful aspects of Glasgow's motorway system before discussions move onto Scotland, England and various urban motorway schemes. Not to be missed.
With John Hassall and Stuart Baird
Released March 2021.
Apologies for slight audio distortions.
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
In this episode Stuart and John take a look at the history behind the Monkland Motorway, one of the most important, but lesser loved sections of the M8. We consider how the disused canal provided a unique opportunity and discuss the planning, design and construction stages.
Series 3, Episode 2.
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
In this episode we discuss the roads projects being taken forward across Scotland as part of City Deal. We also take a deep dive into some upcoming trunk road improvement projects, including the Sheriffhall Roundabout, A82 and A96.
Series 3, Episode 1. Released January 2021.
With John Hassall and Stuart Baird. Music by Les Willox.
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
In our 2020 Christmas special, we are taking a deep dive into the history of Ayrshire's extensive dual carriageway system. Covering the A71, A77, A78, A79 and even the A76, we reveal several surprising facts and figures! We also discuss the imminent launch of our brand new website.
With Stuart, John and Nick.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
We are turning our attention westwards in this episode as we take a deep dive into the A8 and A78 in Inverclyde. Dualled throughout the 1970s and 80s, the A8 has many interesting features and quirks. On the A78 we consider the dualled section at the former IBM plant and a few extra thrown in.
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.
Recorded via Zoom, hence poor audio quality than usual.
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
In this episode we take a deep dive into the history of the M73. From its origins to more recent upgrades, we consider whether the motorway is a crucial piece of Glasgow's motorway puzzle or nothing more than an extra long slip road.
With John Hassall and Stuart Baird.
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
PC Nick joins us to give an update on roads policing in Glasgow. We have a particular focus on how the pandemic has changed traffic levels and on future technology. We also discuss our new website, due to launch this December.
With Stuart Baird and John Hassall.
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
In this episode we revisit the M8 Renfrew Motorway as it celebrates its 44th birthday. Lots of new things to discuss in this deep delve into its history. We also have an update on our digitisation efforts and some upcoming features.
With John Hassall and Stuart Baird.