TD1 Radio

TD1 Radio is a volunteer-run community station based in Galashiels and serving the Scottish Borders. It began online in 2008 and received a full-time FM licence in 2015. Presenters and the people working behind the scenes contribute as volunteers, giving the service a programme built around local participation and individual musical interests.

Scottish music has a prominent place in The Getherin, presented by Karin Ingram. The programme spans traditional ballads, Gaelic song, contemporary folk and Celtic rock, with artists including Runrig, Capercaillie and Skerryvore. Stories about the musicians accompany the selections. Ingram brought the show to TD1 in May 2011 after its earlier life on Radio Borders, and also contributes The Runrig Road Continues and 70s Sounds.

The wider schedule gives different genres and themes their own programmes. George Inglis presents a country selection, Ian Bell hosts Rockin' Is Our Bizness and Bob Liddle contributes Box and Fiddle. Steve Clarke's Strange Brew, Donald Strachan's Views from the Edge and Andrew Lang's Cover Versions offer further alternatives to a general daytime mix. Barbara Macca presents Pick 'n' Mix Gold, while Kay Gorrie hosts Crackers and Cheese.

Geoff Ruderham is among the mid-morning voices, and Iain Swanston's Ultimate Gold revisits earlier favourites. Together, these programmes connect familiar records with more specialised listening. TD1's emphasis on the Borders and Scottish cultural traditions gives it a local anchor, while country, rock, cover versions and folk broaden the week beyond one musical style.