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Radio Skye

Radio Skye

Local radio for Skye and Lochalsh

Radio Skye is the local station for the Isle of Skye and Lochalsh, combining local news, interviews, music and community coverage in a way that feels properly tied to the area. It is one of those stations that actually sounds like the place it serves, with regular updates on local events, weather, traffic and day-to-day life across Skye and Lochalsh.

About Radio Skye

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Frequencies & locations:

  • FM – 102.7 FM, 106.2 FM and 107.2 FM across Skye and Lochalsh
  • Online – Listen live via Radio Player UK, the official website and major radio apps
  • Smart Speaker – Available through the Radio Skye Alexa skill

Radio Skye broadcasts across Skye and Lochalsh and provides a genuinely local service rather than a generic music stream with a place name slapped on it. The station’s own About page says it runs 24/7 with daily breakfast and drivetime shows, outside broadcasts from local events, and regular locally relevant information through the day. That matters on Skye, because communities spread across a rural area need a station that actually reacts to local news and events when they happen.

The station has also built real community value around that broadcast service. Radio Skye’s public profile says it keeps automation limited in daytime hours and relies heavily on live and repeat local programming, while its charity profile highlights news, interviews, events coverage and community connection across the year. On top of that, the YouthSPACE project has become a serious strength, giving young people and local residents training and on-air opportunities, and it was named Community Impact Project of the Year at the 2024 Community Radio Awards.

What makes Radio Skye stronger than plenty of small local stations is that it has proper presenter-led variety. The schedule runs from The Breakfast Show with Suzy and weekday drivetime through to specialist music and local-interest shows such as Coolin Ceol, Toby’s Afternoon Soundtrack, The Hits Diary and the West Highland Free Press Audio Show. That gives the station personality while keeping the core service rooted in Skye and Lochalsh life.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Suzy Lee: Hosts The Breakfast Show with Suzy on weekdays and fronts drivetime editions of Dol Dhachaigh, mixing local news, weather, traffic, interviews and music.
  • Sam MacLelland: Presents Mid Morning with Sam on Mondays and Tuesdays and also hosts Breakfast Show with Sam and Dol Dhachaigh with Sam on other weekdays.
  • Toby Abbs: Hosts Toby’s Afternoon Soundtrack and The Hits Diary, bringing a younger edge to the schedule after coming through Radio Skye’s YouthSPACE training scheme.
  • Fiona (Peem) Henderson: Presents Coolin Ceol, an hour of Scottish dance band music with Celtic rock, folk, Gaelic and country influences.
  • David Goldring: Hosts Afternoon Tea, a weekday afternoon show with quizzes, chat, gossip and music.
  • Ross MacKenzie: Presents The Ross MacKenzie Show, an evening mix of 80s throwbacks and newer hits.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://radioskye.com/

Studio email:
suzy@radioskye.com

Office:
01478 611796

Postal address:
Radio Skye
Stormyhill Road
Portree
Isle of Skye
IV51 9DT

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radio_skye/

Radio Skye FAQ

What is Radio Skye?
Radio Skye is a local radio station for the Isle of Skye and Lochalsh, broadcasting local news, interviews, music, weather, traffic and community coverage throughout the day.

How can I listen to Radio Skye live?
You can listen live on Radio Player UK, on FM across Skye and Lochalsh, through the official Radio Skye website, on major radio apps and through the Radio Skye Alexa skill.

What FM frequencies does Radio Skye use?
Radio Skye broadcasts on 102.7 FM, 106.2 FM and 107.2 FM across Skye and Lochalsh.

What kind of programmes does Radio Skye broadcast?
Radio Skye carries local breakfast and drivetime shows, music programmes, local news coverage, interview-led output and specialist shows such as Coolin Ceol, Toby’s Afternoon Soundtrack, The Hits Diary and the West Highland Free Press Audio Show.

How do I contact Radio Skye?
You can contact Radio Skye by email at suzy@radioskye.com, by phone on 01478 611796, through the official website, or via its Facebook and Instagram pages.