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Episode 74
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, we explore the history of the M9 motorway from Edinburgh to Dunblane. We discuss whether it's truly "Scotland's M40" and share new facts, figures, and answe…
Published on 12 hours ago
37. The A87 - Invergarry to Skye
Episode 73
In this episode the team explore the history behind the A87 between Invergarry and Uig. Roadscast expert Duncan provides his usual detailed breakdown. Also this month we have a new feature: "From the…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
36. A9 - Edinburgh to Perth
Episode 72
In this episode the team explore the history behind current and former sections of the A9 between Edinburgh and Perth. Roadscast expert Duncan provides his usual detailed breakdown. Also this month w…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
35. Eighty Years of Orkney's Churchill Barriers
Episode 71
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast the team discuss the history behind Orkney's Churchill Barriers. The world famous causeways mark their 80th anniversary in May this year. With guest Duncan M…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
34. Springburn Expressway - Glasgow's Most Divisive Road?
Episode 70
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, Stuart and John discuss the history behind Glasgow's Springburn Expressway, one of the city's most divisive routes. They also consider what its future may l…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
33. The M8 in Glasgow - Revisiting the Inner Ring Road
Episode 69
In the first of our new episodes for 2025, John and Stuart revisit the subject of Glasgow's M8 and half finished Inner Ring Road. With some new insights on the matter, they consider it's impact and w…
Published on 7 months ago
32. Scotland's Best Motorways? A History of the M80 & M876
Episode 68
In this episode we delve deep into the history of the M80 and the M876, key links in Scotland's motorway system. Loved and loathed in equal measure, the routes have a history spanning six decades. We…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
31. Christmas 2024 - The History of A74 and A Few Surprises!🎄
Episode 67
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Scottish Roadscast! In our extended Christmas special for 2024 the team looks into the complicated history of the A74, once one of Scotland's most…
Published on 9 months ago
30. The M90 - Scotland's Oldest and Newest Motorway
Episode 66
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Stuart and Duncan take a deep dive into the history of the M90, Scotland's oldest motorway.
Released November 2024.
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
29. The History of the M8 Motorway
Episode 65
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Stuart and Duncan take a deep dive into the history of the M8 motorway. They discuss the development of the route in the 1960s, its construction in the 1970s…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago