A8 road (Scotland)

The A8 is a major road in Scotland, connecting Edinburgh to Greenock via Glasgow. Its importance diminished following the construction of the M8 motorway which also covers the route between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

A8
Route information
Part of E05
Length42.9 mi (69.0 km)
Major junctions
East endEdinburgh
55.9501°N 3.2076°W / 55.9501; -3.2076 (A8 road (eastern end))
Major intersections M9 motorway
M73
A1
A7
A70
A720
A73
A74
A77
A78
A80
A89
A90
West endGreenock
55.9487°N 4.7565°W / 55.9487; -4.7565 (A8 road (western end))
Location
CountryUnited Kingdom
Constituent countryScotland
Primary
destinations
Greenock, Glasgow Airport, Glasgow, Livingston, Edinburgh
Road network
  • Roads in the United Kingdom
  • Motorways
  • A and B road zones
A7 A9
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