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The Scottish Roadscast

The Scottish Roadscast

By: Scottish Roads Archive
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 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!Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. World
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  • 39. Skye Bridge - Celebrating 30 Years!

    39. Skye Bridge - Celebrating 30 Years!
    Oct 20 2025

    In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Stuart has travelled to Inverness to celebrate thirty years of the Skye Bridge. Archive guru Duncan Macknight and special guest Darren Donaldson consider its planning, design and construction. This month's "From the Archive" features the bridge's opening booklet from 1995. It's available as always on scottishroadsarchive.org

    Released October 2025.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 38. The M9 Motorway - Scotland's M40?

    38. The M9 Motorway - Scotland's M40?
    Sep 21 2025

    In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast, we explore the history of the M9 motorway from Edinburgh to Dunblane. We discuss whether it's truly "Scotland's M40" and share new facts, figures, and answers to your M9 questions. This month's "From the Archive" features the 1968 Polmont and Falkirk Bypass opening booklet, available on scottishroadsarchive.org.

    Released September 2025.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 37. The A87 - Invergarry to Skye

    37. The A87 - Invergarry to Skye
    Aug 8 2025

    In this episode the team explore the history behind the A87 between Invergarry and Uig. Roadscast expert Duncan provides his usual detailed breakdown. Also this month we have a new feature: "From the Archive"! Each month we'll be revealing recent finds from the Scottish Roads Archive. This month we have a Strathclyde Regional Council book from 1996. You can follow along by visiting scottishroadsarchive.org/roadscast. Released August 2025.
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    48 mins
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