# 48. The A725: The History of the Coatbridge to East Kilbride Road

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Podcast: [The Scottish Roadscast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scottish-roadscast-1156977)
Published: 2026-07-10T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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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