35. Rockworks! Eighty Years of Orkney's Churchill Barriers
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 Macknight.
Released May 2025.
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34. The Springburn Expressway - Is it Glasgow's Most Divisive Road?
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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33. The M8 in Glasgow - Revisiting the Proposed Inner Ring Road
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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32. Scotland's Best Motorways? A History of the M80 & M876
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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31. Christmas 2024 - The History of A74 and A Few Surprises!🎄
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.
Podcast series focussed on Scotland’s post-1945 roads, bridges and motorways. Produced by the Scottish Roads Archive, this lighthearted educational show features regular guests and covers a variety of transport related subjects from across the country.
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