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Original 106
Always Your Favourite Music
Original 106 is a local radio station for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and North East Scotland, playing favourite music alongside local news, travel, weather, competitions and familiar presenters from the area.
About Original 106
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 106.8 FM across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
- FM – 106.3 FM across Aberdeen North and Peterhead
- DAB – 11C across North East Scotland
- Online – Listen live on Radio Player UK
Original 106 is one of North East Scotland’s best-known local radio stations, broadcasting from Aberdeen with a mix of familiar music, local news, travel updates, weather and community information. The station’s sound is built around recognisable songs and local personality, making it a natural daily listen for people in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and the wider North East.
The station plays a broad mix of favourite music, with songs from recent decades sitting alongside well-known classics. That gives Original 106 a mainstream, feel-good sound without losing its local identity. The presenters talk directly to the North East, with local competitions, traffic updates, news stories and features that make sense to listeners around Aberdeen rather than sounding like a generic national feed.
Original 106 broadcasts on FM across Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen North and Peterhead, and is also available on DAB across North East Scotland. Its Aberdeen base remains central to the station’s character, with local voices, local news and a strong connection to the area helping it stand apart from bigger networked stations.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Original 106 Breakfast with Claire & Pete: Claire & Pete wake up the North East on weekday mornings with local chat, music, competitions and the long-running Keep The Heid feature. It is the station’s main breakfast show and one of the clearest examples of Original 106’s Aberdeen personality.
- Martin Ingram: Martin Ingram presents mid-mornings on Original 106, including The Top 10 At 10. His show gives the daytime schedule a familiar local voice, mixing favourite songs with listener interaction.
- Craig Lumsden: Craig Lumsden hosts afternoons on Original 106, with music, travel news for the North East and chances to win through features such as The Music Mash. His show bridges the working day and the journey home.
- Sam Allan: Sam Allan presents in the evening, keeping the station music-led after drivetime with a relaxed mix of familiar songs and local radio warmth.
- The Original 106 Party Night: The Original 106 Party Night brings a more upbeat sound to the late evening schedule, built around party tunes and feel-good songs.
- Original Overnight: Original Overnight keeps the station running through the early hours with favourite music for late-night and early-morning listeners.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.original106.co.uk/aberdeen/
Studio email:
news@originalfm.com
Studio:
01224 460 106
Postal address:
Original 106
1 Marischal Square
Broad Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1BL
United Kingdom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/original106/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/original106aberdeen/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/originalfm
Original 106 FAQ
What is Original 106?
Original 106 is a local radio station for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and North East Scotland, playing favourite music alongside local news, travel, weather and competitions.
Can I listen to Original 106 online?
Yes. You can listen to Original 106 live on Radio Player UK.
What frequency is Original 106 on FM?
Original 106 broadcasts on 106.8 FM across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, and on 106.3 FM across Aberdeen North and Peterhead.
Is Original 106 on DAB?
Yes. Original 106 is available on DAB block 11C across North East Scotland.
Where is Original 106 based?
Original 106 is based at Marischal Square in Aberdeen and serves listeners across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and the wider North East of Scotland.