Episode
45. The A80: The History of the Glasgow to Stirling Road
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- The Scottish Roadscast
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- Apr 10, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1900
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Summary
In this episode of the Scottish Roadscast Stuart and Duncan consider the history behind the A80, once the main route between Glasgow and Stirling. Most of the route was upgraded to dual carriageway in the 1950s and 60s transforming road travel between the two cities. Much of the information presented in this episode has only recently been unearthed! Our "From the Archive" feature takes a look at a 1990s consultation document which details option for the upgrade of the route to motorway. You can view the document here: https://www.scottishroadsarchive.org/roadscast With Stuart Baird and Duncan Macknight. Released April 2026.