Heartland FM

It is with great sadness that we share this difficult news with our listeners.
After 34 years of serving our community, we have had to make the incredibly difficult decision for Heartland FM to cease broadcasting and close our doors.

This decision comes after a long journey of trying to find a feasible business model for the station, but due to the current financial climate and the increasing challenge of maintaining a sustainable future for the station, we are no longer able to continue operating.
Heartland FM has always been about more than just radio. It has been a community, a platform for local voices, a source of local news and information, and a place where friendships and connections have been built. None of this would have been possible without you—our loyal listeners.

On behalf of the board of trustees - Thank you for being part of our journey.

With heartfelt gratitude, Heartland FM

What's On?

Exploring Art Group
This weekly art session offers an opportunity to try some new techniques, have some fun, and meet new people. They try new activities each week and all material...
24 Jul 2026 at Nest Creative Spaces
Board Games Night
This club offers a variety of board games with their own games selection featuring familiar favourites as well as some brand new games. Feel free to bring your ...
24 Jul 2026 at The Birks Cinema
Mending Circle
Join Remake for our weekly social class to learn about caring for, mending or possibly upcycling your cherished clothes and accessories.
25 Jul 2026 at Remake Reuse Hub
Book Hub
The Auchterarder Picturehouse offers a welcoming space with pre-loved books and craft sets at the book hub.
25 Jul 2026 at Auchterarder Picturehouse
Repair Cafe
The Blairgowrie & Rattray Repair Cafe offers an opportunity to bring small personal and household items to be fixed. On arrival a member of the Repair Cafe will...
25 Jul 2026 at Nest Creative Spaces
Highland Night
An evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with pipe band, Highland and Scottish Country dancers, Scottish songs and accordion music.
27 Jul 2026 at Recreation Ground
Crafty Cafe
This group offers an opportunity to work on your own craft project, have a chat and get some inspiration for a new craft.
27 Jul 2026 at Nest Creative Spaces
Climate Movie Night
Monthly screenings of climate-related films with an opportunity to stay behind afterwards to chat about it.
27 Jul 2026 at The Birks Cinema

National News

Highland wildfire smoke blows into Aberdeen - 59 miles away
Residents as far away as Aberdeen have been advised to keep doors and windows closed as the fire reaches its 10th day.
Burns scholar unmasked as convicted paedophile is jailed for historical abuse
A sex offender who changed his name and led a renowned literary society has been jailed for further historical offences.
Anger as 544-bed hostel gets go-ahead in Edinburgh
The pod-bed hotel in Atholl Crescent has been approved by the Scottish government despite almost 300 objections.
Two men from Scotland among nine in court over historical child sexual exploitation offences
The men are charged with a total of 41 historical sexual offences, relating to eight victims.

News Headlines

Man describes trying to save mother and daughter from sea off Essex beach
Craig Bowe says he heard screams during a trip to a beach to celebrate his daughter's birthday.
'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say
A woman in her 20s has been charged by gardaí (Irish police) and is due in court on Friday evening.
Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?
BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for
Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.