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Episode 64
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, Stuart and John are joined by Kevin Dunn, a Scottish surfacing guru! Kevin provides a fascinating insight into the science behind surfacing and the ways in …
Published on 11 months ago
27. Sixty Years of the Forth Road Bridge
Episode 63
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Stuart (yes, he's back!) and John celebrate sixty years of the Forth Road Bridge!
Released September 2024.
Published on 1 year ago
26. From Fife to Aberdeen: Secrets of the A92
Episode 62
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John and Duncan take a close look at the history of the A92, Scotland easternmost trunk road. Running from Fife to Aberdeen via the Tay Road Bridge, Dundee,…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
25. Highland Highway: The A9 from Perth to Inverness
Episode 61
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, Duncan and John discuss the history of the A9 between Perth and Inverness, one Scotland's most famous sections of trunk road. Packed with all new historical…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
24. Speed Limits - Past, Present and Future!
Episode 60
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, John and Duncan raise the subject of speed limits. They discuss the history behind them, and how they developed, before considering changes being made today…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
23. Defending Scotland's Two Lane Motorways
Episode 59
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 …
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
22. Roads in Towns - Did We Get It Wrong?
Episode 58
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 th…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
21. Secrets of the A90
Episode 57
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. …
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
20. Christmas Special 🎄 Secrets of the M6 and Gritting Scotland’s Roads ❄️
Episode 56
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 ove…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
19. Gateway to the Highlands: The A82 (Part 2)
Episode 55
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 Inver…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago