Radio Saltire

Radio Saltire is an East Lothian community station whose broadcasts began on 10 October 2011. The project grew from a group of local enthusiasts and moved into studios in Tranent in 2013. FM broadcasting followed in December 2018. Its name reflects the area's association with the Scottish saltire, while its work centres on music, local information and opportunities for people from different backgrounds to participate in radio.

The schedule brings together familiar music and more specialised selections. Jim McGarvie's Oldies but Goldies revisits older favourites, Dave presents The Vinyl Countdown and Scott Wallace explores rock through Scotty Boy's World of Rock. Paul Reay's Soultime focuses on Northern Soul, while Clayton P's Soul Stream International includes deep house, nu-soul and African house. These programmes give distinct musical interests room alongside the broader daytime mix.

Marzena and Ryszard present Pol.On, combining Polish music with interviews and discussion involving Scotland's Polish community. Colin Torley's Saturday programme includes local bands and singers, and Sunday breakfast also gives emerging East Lothian artists a place among established records. The range connects local music-making with cultural voices that are part of the area's everyday life.

Community Matters provides dedicated conversations with local people, businesses and charities. A wider community information service shares events and news, while drivetime programmes include weather and traffic alongside music. As a registered charity, Radio Saltire also offers training and support to people interested in broadcasting. Its development from an online project to a wider local service has retained that emphasis on participation and on hearing East Lothian's own stories.