Scottish Roads Archive

The Scottish Roadscast

History EN ↓ 88 episodes

Get ready to hit the road with The Scottish Roadscast, the Scottish Roads Archive’s exciting podcast history series! Since 2018, we have been exploring fascinating topics related to Scotland’s post-war roads, bridges, and motorways. With regular insights from industry experts and special guests, it’s the only such podcast in Scotland! As of 2025, the series has captured the ears of over 100,000 listeners and is available on all your favorite podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Podbean. Tune in and join us on the journey!

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Podcast 26 - The A720 Edinburgh City Bypass - Love It or Loathe It? 22.04.2020

In episode 26 we head east to Edinburgh to discuss its much maligned bypass. Love it or loathe it, the A720 has an array of facts and figures just waiting to be discussed. Join us as we tell the story of how it came to be and discuss its performance. We squeeze in some of your A720 questions too. Hosted by John Hassall and Stuart Baird. Lothian

The M74 Completion (Kingston to Fullarton) 10.04.2020

In episode 25 we discuss the M74 Completion project (which stretched from the M8 at Kingston to Fullarton Road) as it approaches it 9th anniversary. We also answer a ton of listener questions and have a new appeal for information. Remember to leave us a rating if you use Apple Podcasts. With John Hassall and Stuart Baird.

Revisiting the M8 Renfrew Bypass & the A737 02.04.2020

In episode 24 of the GMA podcast we revisit the M8 Renfrew Bypass, the section of motorway between Hillington and Bishopton, and the A737 Johnston - Linwood Bypass. We detail some interesting new facts uncovered during our recent research. We also squeeze in a couple of listener questions! With Stuart Baird and John Hassall. 

Podcast 23 - Glasgow Motorway Archive: Who are we? 26.03.2020

In episode 23 we talk about the Glasgow Motorway Archive, its members, its work and ambitions for the future. We also squeeze in a few listener questions. With John Hassall and Stuart Baird.

Podcast 22 - Scotland's Motorways - M90 Special 19.03.2020

Join us on Episode 22 of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast as we broaden our interest to some motorways outside Glasgow. We start with the M90 - the one between Edinburgh and Perth! We also squeeze in some of your questions and talk about what we've been up to. With Stuart Baird and John Hassall. 

Podcast 21 - Lanarkshire Edition - A725 & A8! Your Questions Answered. 27.02.2020

Join us this month for as we focus on two of Lanarkshire's most important routes: the A725 Bellshill Bypass & Eastkilbride Expressway and the A8 between Baillieston to Newhouse! Delve into the history of these roads and learn how they became the major routes they are today. We also answer your questions and talk about upcoming events. Hosted by John Hassall and Stuart Baird.

Podcast 20 - The Unbuilt - South, East & North Link Motorways & Your Questions 13.02.2020

In Episode 20 we return to Glasgow's unbuilt roads with a look at the South, East and North Link Motorways. We also answer your burning questions in the first of our new leaner podcasts! Hosted by Stuart Baird and John Hassall.

Podcast 19 - Traffic Modelling the Glasgow Highway Plans, Texas Trip, GMA Events & Your Questions 16.01.2020

In episode 19 of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast, we are delighted to welcome special guest Chris Hunt. A traffic engineer, Chris carried out research to prove whether the network of roads proposed for the Glasgow conurbation in 1967 would have been congestion free with today's traffic flows! He has some fascinating findings! Tying into this, John tells us about his trip to Houston in Texas l...

Podcast 18 - 2019 LIVE Christmas Special - M74, M898, A823(M) & Your Questions! 19.12.2019

It's Christmas and that means podcast special at the Glasgow Motorway Archive!! Hosted by Stuart Baird, John Hassall and Nick Twigg. Produced by David Treasurer. Originally broadcast live across social media, this edition was recorded on 19th December 2019 and covers the following topics: The M74 J9-12 The M898 New feature: "Scotland's Motorways": The A823(M). We answer your questions throughout t...

Podcast 17 - Clyde Crossings Face Off, Rare Archive Material & Your Questions Answered! 14.11.2019

In Episode 17 of the Glasgow Motorway Archive podcast we cover the following: The Clyde Crossings - Kingston, Clyde Tunnel and Erskine Bridge. Which is best and why? Do you agree with our conclusions?! From the Archive - Clyde Tunnel Commemorative book from 1963. Your questions answered! Upcoming events and more! All in this 90 minute extravaganza! Hosted by Stuart Baird and John Hassall.

Podcast 16 - Ayr Motorway, Revealing New Records, Your Questions & More! 18.10.2019

In Episode 16 we continue our Unbuilt series with a look at the Ayr Motorway proposals. After this, we unearth some brand new records in our "From the Archive Feature" and answer your questions. Hosted by John Hassall and Stuart Baird.

Podcast 13 (July 2019) - The Maryhill Motorway, Questions & Events 13.07.2019

Episode 13 of the Glasgow Motorway Archive, published July 2019. This month we have the first in a new series of discussions on Glasgow's unbuilt roads and motorways, starting with the Maryhill & Lomond Motorways. Our "From the Archive" feature continues the subject, with a look at a justification report from 1975. We also answer your questions and discuss some of our upcoming events. Presented by...

Glasgow Motorway Archive Podcast (Christmas 2018) 18.12.2018

Welcome to the 6th edition of the Glasgow Motorway Archive, our Christmas 2018 special. Presented by Stuart Baird and John Hassall. In this edition we discuss: The M8 Glasgow Inner Ring Road film from 1974 The M80 Special Guest - Wojciech Borowski New slides and reports received by the Archive Your questions!  

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