Nevis Radio

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Nevis Radio
Broadcast area Lochaber, North Argyll, parts of the Isle of Mull and Isle of Skye
Frequencies FM: 96.6 MHz (Fort William)
97.0 MHz (Rannoch Moor)
102.3 MHz (South Skye, Mallaig, Arisaig)
102.4 MHz (Loch Leven, Ardgour, Sunart)
103.3 MHz (North Argyll)
RDS Nevis
BrandingLetting the Music Burst Out!
Programming
Format Varied
Ownership
OwnerSelf owned
History
First air date
1 August 1994 (1994-08-01) (31 years ago)
Technical information
Licensing authority
 Ofcom
Links
Website www.nevisradio.co.uk
Nevis Radio Studio Nevis Studio.jpg
Nevis Radio Studio

Nevis Radio is a community radio station based in Fort William. It broadcasts to a wide area of the Western Highlands, including Fort William, Oban, Mallaig, Kinlochleven, Glencoe, Strontian, and parts of the Isle of Mull and Isle of Skye. The station also streams live on the internet.

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Nevis Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day from the Ben Nevis Industrial Estate, with local programming for part of the day, and automated repeats and music service at other times. It is a registered charity with OSCR No. SC044464.

History

Nevis Radio started out in 1992 as Ski FM from the Nevis Range ski resort, keeping skiers up to date with conditions on Aonach Mor. This was then followed by Holiday FM during the summer. Those behind the station's trial broadcasts soon realized that Lochaber needed a permanent voice on the radio, and Nevis Community Radio Action Group was formed to raise funds to establish a full-time local radio station.

Nevis Radio was awarded a local commercial radio license for Fort William and Lochaber in 1994, and started full-time year-round operation. [1] The station expanded its coverage area in 1997 by launching relay transmitters, covering Loch Leven, Rannoch Moor and South Skye/Mallaig. In 2012, Nevis Radio successfully applied to Ofcom for relicensing as a community radio station. [2]

Following the closure of Oban FM in July 2024, Nevis Radio launched in North Argyll on 21 May 2025. [3] [4]

Events

Nevis Radio broadcasts from various events in and around its coverage area. Annually, the station broadcasts from the Scottish Six Days Trial, during which the breakfast show airs live from the event. Nevis Radio also broadcasts coverage of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.

Other events include the Argyll Food Festival, Oban and Lochaber Pride, Oban Christmas Lights, and various Highland Games and Agricultural Shows.

Programming

Nevis Radio broadcasts a national news service from Sky News on the hour, plus local news provided during daytime hours, using unattributed news stories taken directly from local papers the Lochaber Times and The Press and Journal.

Regular traffic and travel updates and What's On's feature during the day.

Presenters

Weekday breakfast presenter Simon Abberley is the only person remunerated. All other presenters are volunteers.

References

  1. ↑ "Community radio first for Highlands". The Herald . 8 February 1994. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  2. ↑ "Licence joy leaves radio team walking on airwaves". Lochaber News. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  3. ↑ "**ANNOUNCEMENT**". Facebook. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  4. ↑ "Nevis Radio to Bring Local Broadcasting Back to Oban Area with Ofcom Approval". Nevis Radio. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.

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