# 32. Scotland's Best Motorways? A History of the M80 & M876

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Podcast: [The Scottish Roadscast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scottish-roadscast-1156977)
Published: 2025-01-31T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://scottishroadscast.podbean.com/e/32-archive-pod-history-of-the-m80-m876/
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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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