North East Radio Scotland

About North East Radio Scotland

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Frequencies & locations:

• DAB+ – Block 9C in Aberdeen City
• Online – Listen worldwide via the live internet stream
• Area served – Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and North East Scotland

North East Radio Scotland is built around a simple idea that a lot of stations forget: local radio should actually sound local. Set up by Ronnie Arthur and Joe Gault with other known North East radio voices, the station is aimed at towns and villages across North East Scotland rather than trying to copy a faceless national network. That local-first mindset gives it a clearer identity than plenty of small online stations that never stand for much.

The output mixes familiar music from across the last 60 years with specialist shows, local information and presenter-led programming. That matters because it stops the station from becoming bland wallpaper. The schedule is designed to feel approachable for everyday listening while still making room for named presenters and themed shows, which gives listeners more personality and variety than a safe all-day automated stream.

It also leans hard into the community angle. North East Radio Scotland describes itself as a non-profit community station, focused on informing and entertaining listeners while playing an active part in the local area and offering training opportunities. For a local_radio page, that is the right kind of substance: not just a stream, but a station trying to build relevance across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Ronnie – The Drivetime Show / Sunday Roast: Ronnie Arthur is one of the founders and a key on-air voice, hosting The Drivetime Show and Sunday Roast, giving the station a recognisable local anchor across weekdays and weekends.
• James Strachan – The Afternoon Show: James Strachan fronts The Afternoon Show, part of the weekday line-up and one of the clearer named presenter slots on the current schedule.
• Maisie Duthie – Tuesday Evening: Maisie Duthie hosts Tuesday Evening, giving the early evening schedule a more personal presenter-led feel rather than dropping straight into non-stop music.
• Ian Geddes – Evening Show: Ian Geddes is heard on the evening show, helping carry the station through the later part of the day with a more relaxed music-led slot.
• Grant Wood – Faith Alive: Grant Wood presents Faith Alive, one of the station’s specialist programmes and a sign that the schedule is broader than simple all-purpose music radio.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.northeastradioscot.co.uk/

Studio email:
studio@northeastradioscot.co.uk

Studio / Office:
01224 090404

Postal address:
North East Radio Scotland Ltd
7-8 Bridge Street
Peterhead
AB42 1DH
United Kingdom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100090251018378/

North East Radio Scotland FAQ

What is North East Radio Scotland?
North East Radio Scotland is a local community radio station serving Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and other towns and villages across North East Scotland with music, specialist shows, local information and presenter-led programming.

Where is North East Radio Scotland based?
The station is based in Peterhead and serves listeners across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and the wider North East of Scotland.

How can I listen to North East Radio Scotland?
You can listen online through the live stream, on smart speakers, and on DAB+ in Aberdeen City by tuning to Block 9C.

What kind of music does North East Radio Scotland play?
The station plays a broad mix of hit music from the last 60 years, alongside specialist programmes and presenter-led shows.

Is North East Radio Scotland a community station?
Yes. The station describes itself as a non-profit community radio service that aims to inform and entertain local people while also supporting training opportunities and community involvement.