Mearns FM
From Mountain To Sea
Mearns FM is a community radio station serving South Aberdeenshire with local presenters, specialist music shows and information for the towns and villages across its coverage area. It combines everyday local radio with volunteer-driven community broadcasting and a schedule that still feels genuinely rooted in the area.
About Mearns FM
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 105.1 FM around Portlethen
- FM – 105.7 FM around Stonehaven
- FM – 106.2 FM around Inverbervie, Kinneff and Gourdon
- FM – 107.3 FM around Laurencekirk, Montrose, St Cyrus, Auchenblae, Fettercairn, Luthermuir and Edzell
- DAB – Block 9C on the Aberdeen North multiplex
Mearns FM is one of those community stations that actually feels like it belongs to the place it serves rather than borrowing the language of local radio and then phoning it in. The station broadcasts across South Aberdeenshire on multiple FM frequencies, is available on DAB in the Aberdeen area, and is run as a community service with volunteers at its core. That matters, because the station’s identity is built around serving local towns and villages rather than chasing a generic commercial sound.
The station’s own history shows that community radio in the Mearns area goes back to the 1990s, with the project later re-formed after community radio licensing opened up in 2004. That longer backstory gives Mearns FM more substance than a lot of tiny stations that appear and disappear. Today the output blends mainstream music with specialist programmes, local information, school features, business content and presenter-led shows that reflect the area from Portlethen and Stonehaven down through Inverbervie and Laurencekirk.
The current schedule is strong because it is not just wall-to-wall automation. Ron Kerr fronts Breakfast, Ross Sutherland handles weekday afternoons and late-night slots, Dave Kerr appears on Drivetime, Ian Hunter presents Mearns Magazine, and the station gives space to specialist shows including Mitch’s Melodic Rock Show, Brian Davie’s Indie Show, Keith Mack’s Friday Night Dance Party, Jamie Young’s Stramash and Neil Robertson’s Disco Booth. For a community station, that is a properly varied schedule rather than one bloke and a laptop pretending to be a radio service.
Notable Presenters & Shows: Ron Kerr hosts Breakfast during the week and Saturday Brunch. Ian Hunter presents Mearns Magazine on weekday late mornings. Ross Sutherland fronts Mearns FM Afternoons and also The Monday Night Late Show. Dave Kerr is scheduled on Drivetime during the week. Neil Robertson presents Monday Kickstart and The Disco Booth. Other named specialist shows on the public schedule include Mitch’s Melodic Rock Show, Brian Davie – The Indie Show, Paul Hayworth – Rock Your Blues Away, Keith Mack – Friday Night Dance Party, Jamie Young – Stramash, Chris Deans – Saturday Night Show and Will Del Mar – The Mix On Mearns.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Ron Kerr: Hosts Breakfast on weekdays and Saturday Brunch.
- Ian Hunter: Presents Mearns Magazine on weekday late mornings.
- Ross Sutherland: Hosts Mearns FM Afternoons and The Monday Night Late Show.
- Dave Kerr: Presents Drivetime on weekdays.
- Neil Robertson: Hosts Monday Kickstart and The Disco Booth.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.mearnsfm.org.uk/
Studio email:
studio@mearnsfm.org.uk
Studio:
01569 766406
Postal address:
Stonehaven
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MearnsFM/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mearnsfm/
Mearns FM FAQ
What is Mearns FM?
Mearns FM is a volunteer-run community radio station serving South Aberdeenshire and surrounding areas with local presenters, music, specialist shows and community information.
What frequencies does Mearns FM broadcast on?
Mearns FM broadcasts on 105.1 FM around Portlethen, 105.7 FM around Stonehaven, 106.2 FM around Inverbervie, Kinneff and Gourdon, and 107.3 FM around Laurencekirk, Montrose, St Cyrus, Auchenblae, Fettercairn, Luthermuir and Edzell. It is also available on DAB block 9C in the Aberdeen North multiplex.
What kind of programmes are on Mearns FM?
Mearns FM carries local breakfast and daytime shows, drivetime, community features and specialist programmes including indie, rock, dance, country and retro music shows.
Who presents shows on Mearns FM?
Named presenters on the current schedule include Ron Kerr, Ian Hunter, Ross Sutherland, Dave Kerr, Neil Robertson, Brian Davie, Jamie Young, Keith Mack and Chris Deans.
How can I contact Mearns FM?
You can contact Mearns FM by phone on 01569 766406, by email at studio@mearnsfm.org.uk, or through its website, Facebook page and Instagram account.