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The Scottish Roadscast

The Scottish Roadscast

By: Scottish Roads Archive
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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! As of 2025, the series has captured the ears of over 100,000 listeners and is available on all your favorite podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Podbean. Tune in and join us on the journey!Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. World
Episodes
  • 46. A9 Dualling - Progress at Last?
    May 15 2026

    In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Duncan gives an update on the dualling of the A9 between Perth and Inverness. Is progress finally being made towards the completion of this impressive and much needed project? He also considers why the existing road wasn't dualled from the outset.

    Our "From the Archive" feature takes a look at a document from the early 2000s that considered previous updates to the route. A fascinating insight of considerations 25 years ago and well worth a read. You'll find it at https://www.scottishroadsarchive.org/roadscast as usual.

    With Duncan Macknight and Stuart Baird. Released May 2026.

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    34 mins
  • 45. The A80: The History of the Glasgow to Stirling Road
    Apr 10 2026

    In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Stuart and Duncan consider the history behind the A80, once the main route between Glasgow and Stirling. Most of the route was upgraded to dual carriageway in the 1950s and 60s transforming road travel between the two cities. Much of the information presented in this episode has only recently been unearthed!

    Our "From the Archive" feature takes a look at a 1990s consultation document which details option for the upgrade of the route to motorway. You can view the document here: https://www.scottishroadsarchive.org/roadscast

    With Stuart Baird and Duncan Macknight. Released April 2026.

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    32 mins
  • 44. Iconic Bridges of Scotland - Kylesku
    Mar 16 2026

    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 striking feature along the famed North Coast 500 route, which draws thousands of visitors to the breathtaking scenery of the north west Highlands every year. Michael shares anecdotes from his extensive career, which included the construction of the Kessock Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing, offering unique insights and behind-the-scenes stories from these remarkable engineering achievements.

    Our 'From the Archive' booklet from this episode can be found at https://www.scottishroadsarchive.org/roadscast.

    With Stuart Baird and Duncan Macknight. Released March 2026.

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    43 mins
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