The Scottish Roadscast

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The Scottish Roadscast Podcast

Regular podcast from the Scottish Roadscast team.

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27. Sixty Years of the Forth Road Bridge

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.

42 min
5 JUL

26. From Fife to Aberdeen: Secrets of the A92

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, Arbroath and Stonehaven, it's on the country's most interesting routes. Packed with all-new historical information and not to be missed. Released July 2024.

40 min
7 JUN

25. Highland Highway: The A9 from Perth to Inverness

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 information, this episode is not to be missed. Released June 2024.

55 min
3 MAY

24. Speed Limits - Past, Present and Future!

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 and what the future might hold. Released May 2024.

56 min
29 MAR

23. Defending Scotland's Two Lane Motorways

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 why they are just as 'Special' as those seen elsewhere in the UK. Released March 2024.

44 min
23 FEB

22. Roads in Towns - Did We Get It Wrong?

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 the 1960s get it wrong? Or are we lucky to have access to such an extensive road network? You decide, and be sure to let us know your thoughts! Released February 2024.

58 min
19 JAN

21. Secrets of the A90

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. Packed with all new facts and figures from the Scottish Roads Archive. Released January 2024.

43 min
20/12/2023

20. Christmas Special 🎄 Secrets of the M6 and Gritting Scotland’s Roads ❄️

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 overview of how we go about gritting Scotland's roads. We also take a few listener questions. Presented by Stuart Baird, John Hassall and Duncan Macknight. Released December 2023.

1h 37m

Regular podcast from the Scottish Roadscast team.

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Scottish Roads Archive
Years Active

2018 - 2024
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68
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