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?

Auchterarder Drama Group Rehearsals
The group spans from 8 - 80 year olds and is for all with an interest in drama and putting on a performance.
21 Jul 2026 at Auchterarder Picturehouse
Papercraft Group
This weekly session provides a chance to try out different paper crafts .You can bring your own paper craft project or take part in the project of the week.
21 Jul 2026 at Nest Creative Spaces
Book Hub
The Auchterarder Picturehouse offers a welcoming space with pre-loved books and craft sets at the book hub.
22 Jul 2026 at Auchterarder Picturehouse
Creative Reuse Group
This group offers a chance to give a new lease of life to items you have that are marked or look worse for wear. There are also items available to decorate if y...
22 Jul 2026 at Nest Creative Spaces
Woolly Makers Group
This weekly social craft group focuses on all things woolly. Work on your own project, get some help and feel inspired to try something new.
22 Jul 2026 at Nest Creative Spaces
Quiz Night
The Quizmaster is ready to ease you into the weekend.
23 Jul 2026 at McKay's Hotel
Craic 'n' Craft
The class offers a couple of hours to work on your craft project or contribute to a group project in the company of fellow craft fans. There’s always a supply o...
23 Jul 2026 at The Birks Cinema
Acoustic Music Night
This weekly music session features Celtic classics, traditional tunes and renditions of many all-time favourite melodies by local performers and guest musicians...
23 Jul 2026 at The Birks Cinema

National News

Teenagers jailed for murdering 16-year-old in beach knife attack
Kayden Moy was fatally wounded during a confrontation on Irvine Beach in North Ayrshire in May 2025.
Celtic and Rangers charged after violence at Ibrox quarter final
Rangers and Celtic face disciplinary charges over the unrest that followed their Scottish Cup meeting at Ibrox in March, while an independent review is critical of ultras groups and scathing on planning inadequacies.
New PM Burnham tells John Swinney 'agree to disagree' on Scottish independence
Scotland's first minister raised the issue of Scottish independence during a phone call with Andy Burnham on Tuesday morning, in the hopes of advancing the debate.
Farmer died of traumatic brain injury after tractor crash - inquiry
Brian McColm, 68, died in hospital four days after the crash on his farm in rural Galloway.

News Headlines

Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say
Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet, prosecutors say.
London-based civil servants offered move to No 10 North in Manchester
London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.
Row escalates in Ukraine over army chief's future
Protesters are demanding Oleksandr Syrskyi be removed and former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov reinstated by Friday.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.