North East Radio Scotland

North East Radio Scotland serves towns and villages in the north-east of Scotland with music, news and community information. Founded by Ronnie Arthur, it places local knowledge and relationships with listeners at the centre of its purpose. The main music selection reaches across six decades of hits, with specialist programmes adding different interests to the broader service.

The organisation describes itself as a non-profit community station, with a role in informing and entertaining people as well as taking part in local life. Training opportunities form part of that work. They provide a route into broadcasting for contributors and help the station develop programmes shaped by people who know the area it is addressing.

James Strachan presents The Afternoon Show, while Big Tommy's Big Fat Party Anthems provides a more energetic part of the schedule. These hosted programmes sit beside uninterrupted music periods, giving the day a mixture of company and songs. The station launched on Aberdeen DAB+ on 15 August 2025. Its local reporting follows subjects such as school developments, public services and city events, linking the entertainment with changes affecting people who live and work in the north-east.

An events section and opportunities for broadcasts from local businesses give the service further ways to connect with its audience. Its Aberdeen identity sits within a wider north-east remit, rather than limiting every programme to the city. Music, locally relevant information and participation therefore share a station designed around a regional community connection.