HeyJaredThe Scottish Roadscast
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.
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50. The A9 at Killiecrankie: Building the Viaduct (opens the original)
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The Pass of Killiecrankie presented one of the most demanding challenges in the enormous reconstruction of Scotland’s A9 between Perth and Inverness. With the road, railway and River Garry all squeezed into a steep-sided Highland gorge, creating a modern high-standard road through the pass required some extraordinary engineering. In this episode, we explore the story of the A9 at Killiecrankie and the construction of the Killiecrankie Viaduct — a remarkable piece of road engineering that carries
49. Tay Road Bridge at 60: Stories, Secrets & Six Decades of History (opens the original)
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Get ready for a special episode of the Scottish Roadscast as Stuart and Duncan celebrate an incredible sixty years of the Tay Road Bridge! To mark this landmark anniversary, they’ve headed along the Tay to Dundee to chat with Bridge Manager Alan Hutchison. Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the history, legacy, and lasting appeal of this much-loved east coast icon. With Stuart Baird and Duncan Macknight. Released August 2026.
48. The A725: The History of the Coatbridge to East Kilbride Road (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast John and Stuart consider the history behind the A725, a strategic trunk road that links Coatbridge and East Kilbride via the M8 and M74. The route was built in several discrete stages from the 1950s to the 1990s. Our "From the Archive" feature will return later this year. With Stuart Baird and John Hassall. Released July 2026.
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