Argyll FM
The sound of Argyll
Argyll FM is an independent community radio station serving Argyll and Bute, with a local schedule built around music, information and presenter-led programmes that reflect the communities it broadcasts to.
About Argyll FM
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Frequencies & locations:
- Campbeltown – 106.5 FM
- Machrihanish – 107.1 FM
- South Knapdale – 107.7 FM
Argyll FM has a clear sense of purpose. It is a genuinely local station for a part of Scotland that is often spread across long distances and small communities, so a service that still feels rooted in the area matters more than it would in a big-city market. The station's identity is built around being independent, local and relevant to the people listening across Argyll and Bute.
The station says it has been on air since 2000, which gives it real history rather than the feel of a temporary online project. That long presence matters because it suggests continuity, trust and a proper connection with the region. It also helps explain why the station leans so heavily into local voices and familiar programming rather than chasing whatever national trend happens to be floating around.
Argyll FM's music mix is broad, with traditional, country, easy listening, pop, classical and folk all mentioned by the station itself. That variety suits the area and the audience. Instead of locking itself into one narrow format, the station sounds like it is trying to serve real communities with different tastes and different routines across the day.
What listeners get is a local station with range, warmth and personality. There is everyday music radio, specialist programming, community-minded output and named presenters with recognisable shows. That gives Argyll FM the kind of character people still expect from community radio when it is done properly.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Kenny Johnson - Wake Up Weekend: Kenny Johnson fronts Wake Up Weekend on Saturday mornings and also appears elsewhere in the schedule with music-led programming.
- Kenny Johnson - Musical Memories and New Releases Chart Show: Kenny Johnson also hosts Musical Memories and the New Releases Chart Show, giving the station a mix of nostalgia and current music coverage.
- Iain McKerral - Curtain Up: Iain McKerral presents Curtain Up, one of the station's named local shows and part of its regular specialist line-up.
- Trevox - Folk at Five: Folk at Five with Trevox brings folk music into the weekday schedule and adds a stronger regional and specialist flavour.
- Graham - Graham's Grooves: Graham's Grooves is one of the station's established local programmes, helping give Argyll FM a recognisable presenter-led sound.
- Darren Muller: Darren Muller is part of the local line-up and also appears in related show listings on the station site.
- The Farming Programme: The Farming Programme is one of the station's community-relevant shows, reflecting the lives and interests of listeners in the area.
- All That Jazz and The Brass Band Show: These specialist programmes give the schedule more depth, alongside the station's broader everyday music output.
Contact Information
Email:
info@argyllfm.com
Postal address:
Argyll FM
Campbeltown
Argyll and Bute
Scotland
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/argyllfm/
Argyll FM FAQ
What frequencies is Argyll FM on?
Argyll FM broadcasts on 106.5 FM, 107.1 FM and 107.7 FM across parts of Argyll.
What area does Argyll FM serve?
Argyll FM serves communities across Argyll and Bute in south-west Scotland.
What kind of station is Argyll FM?
Argyll FM is an independent community radio station with local music, information and presenter-led programming.
Can I listen to Argyll FM online?
Yes. Argyll FM is available online as well as on FM.
Does Argyll FM have named presenters and shows?
Yes. The station publicly lists presenters and shows including Kenny Johnson, Iain McKerral's Curtain Up, Folk at Five with Trevox, Graham's Grooves and specialist programmes across the week.