Radio Grapevine

Radio Grapevine is the hospital broadcaster for St John's Hospital in Livingston, serving a West Lothian audience through volunteer-made programmes. Its studio is located inside the hospital, allowing presenters and request collectors to stay close to the people listening. Music choices from patients therefore form a direct part of the service.

The schedule includes request programmes and specialist interests ranging from country and gospel to rock and Scottish music. A separate relaxing strand provides a quieter style of listening. The station also points its audience towards public health and wellbeing information, alongside its main role of providing entertainment and familiar company.

Tony Grant presents Breakfast on the Vine and Sunday Night Selection, while Iain Stewart accompanies midmorning listening. Gordon Hunter hosts Tuesday Night Music Club, Johnny Mac contributes Midweek Special and Darren Shaw presents Pick n Mix. Doug Scott's Gospel Hour provides a clearly defined faith-and-music strand. Broadcasting to St John's began in 1992, and the station's library supports a range extending to big bands, Scottish music and comedy as well as more familiar popular records.

Radio Grapevine's roadshow unit takes volunteers to gala days and other community occasions around West Lothian. Local supporters help fund the organisation, which operates as a registered charity. Hospital broadcasting and those outdoor activities connect the same team with patients, families and residents, giving the service a presence beyond the wards at St John's.