Forth 1
The Biggest Hits, The Biggest Throwbacks
Listen live to Forth 1, the Bauer station for Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Falkirk, playing big current hits, throwbacks, local shows and weekend entertainment.
About Forth 1
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – Available on 97.3 FM, 97.6 FM and 102.2 FM across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Falkirk.
- DAB – Available on DAB digital radio in the Forth 1 broadcast area.
- Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK.
Forth 1 is one of Scotland's best-known local commercial radio stations, serving Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Falkirk with a mix of current hits, familiar throwbacks and presenter-led entertainment. The station traces its roots back to Radio Forth and still carries a strong East Central Scotland identity, even as it sits within Bauer's wider Hits Radio network.
The station's sound is built around upbeat hit music, local voices and regular features that keep it more distinctive than a plain playlist stream. For listeners across Edinburgh and the wider Forth area, Forth 1 works as an everyday station: breakfast, daytime radio, drive-time listening, weekend shows and big music features all wrapped around a familiar local brand.
Forth 1 also has a strong weekend and entertainment identity, especially through shows such as GBX and The Big Scottish Football Show. That matters because the page should not just say 'plays hits' and call it done — that would be thin, lazy copy. Forth 1 has heritage, recognisable presenters and a proper regional footprint, and the content needs to reflect that.
Notable Presenters & Shows: Boogie in the Morning is one of Forth 1's flagship weekday shows, with Boogie also appearing on the weekend Boogie & Arlene show. Grant Thomson presents weekday daytime radio and The Throwback, Garry Spence hosts weekday afternoons with Spence Vs Shazam, Callum Gallacher presents evening and party shows, Amber appears late evenings and Saturday breakfast, Gregor & Lynsey present early breakfast and Sunday mornings, John Milne hosts The GBXperience, Gavin Pearson presents weekend shows, and The Big Scottish Football Show features Lynne, Gareth, Steve and Beth.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Boogie: Presenter of Boogie in the Morning, one of Forth 1's flagship weekday shows.
- Grant Thomson: Weekday daytime presenter, also associated with The Throwback and The Hits UK Chart.
- Garry Spence: Weekday afternoon presenter, including the Spence Vs Shazam feature.
- Callum Gallacher: Evening presenter and host of Hits Party on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Amber: Late evening presenter, also heard on Saturday Breakfast.
- Gregor & Lynsey: Early breakfast and Sunday morning presenters on Forth 1.
- John Milne: Presenter of The GBXperience, one of Forth 1's major weekend shows.
- Gavin Pearson: Weekend presenter, including Sunday morning programming.
- Lynne, Gareth, Steve and Beth: Voices on The Big Scottish Football Show, Forth 1's Saturday football and entertainment programme.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/forth/
Studio:
+44 131 557 4000
Postal address:
30 Leith Street
St James Quarter
Edinburgh
EH1 3AS
Scotland
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forth1/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/forthone
Forth 1 FAQ
What is Forth 1?
Forth 1 is a Bauer Media Audio UK radio station serving Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Falkirk with current hits, throwbacks, local presenters and entertainment.
Can I listen to Forth 1 live online?
Yes. You can listen to Forth 1 live online through Radio Player UK using the player on this page.
What frequency is Forth 1 on?
Forth 1 is available on 97.3 FM, 97.6 FM and 102.2 FM, as well as on DAB digital radio and online.
Who presents Boogie in the Morning on Forth 1?
Boogie in the Morning is one of Forth 1's main weekday shows, fronted by Boogie.
Is Forth 1 part of Bauer?
Yes. Forth 1 is owned and operated by Bauer Media Audio UK and forms part of Bauer's wider Hits Radio network.