Episodios

  • 34. The Springburn Expressway - Is it Glasgow's Most Divisive Road?
    Apr 25 2025

    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 look like.

    Released April 2025.

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    46 m
  • 33. The M8 in Glasgow - Revisiting the Proposed Inner Ring Road
    Feb 21 2025

    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 what the future might hold.

    Released February 2025.

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    43 m
  • 32. Scotland's Best Motorways? A History of the M80 & M876
    Jan 31 2025

    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 consider what the future might hold and reveal unknown facts about the M80 "Kelvin Valley" option.

    Hosted by Stuart Baird and John Hassall. Originally recorded in May 2020.

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    51 m
  • 31. Christmas 2024 - The History of A74 and A Few Surprises!🎄
    Dec 20 2024

    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 important routes. There's also listener questions, a projects update from John and a host of other surprises!

    Released December 2024.

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    1 h y 45 m
  • 30. The M90 - Scotland's Oldest and Newest Motorway
    Nov 29 2024

    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.

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    46 m
  • 29. The History of the M8 Motorway
    Nov 8 2024

    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, 80s and 90s and consider some more recent developments.

    Released November 2024.

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    56 m
  • 28. The Science of Surfacing
    Oct 21 2024

    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 which its condition is monitored and improved.

    Released October 2024.

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    1 h y 1 m
  • 27. Sixty Years of the Forth Road Bridge
    Sep 12 2024

    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.

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    42 m
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