Radio Wester Ross
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| Broadcast area | Wester Ross |
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| Frequencies | FM: 96.8 MHz (Achmelvich, Lochinver, Achiltibuie) 101.8 MHz (Torridon) 102.2 MHz (Ullapool) 106.0 MHz (Gairloch) 106.6 MHz (Loch Ewe and Loch Maree) |
| RDS | RWR |
| Branding | The Music of Your Life |
| Programming | |
| Format | Local news, information, music & programmes |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Community owned through Wester Ross Radio Ltd |
| History | |
First air date | 22 November 2003 |
| Links | |
| Website | radiowesterross |
Radio Wester Ross is the community focused radio station for the Gairloch, Loch Ewe and Lochbroom areas of Wester Ross in the Highlands of Scotland. The station broadcasts on 106.0 and 106.6 FM in the Gairloch area and on 96.8 and 102.2 FM in the Ullapool and Coigach areas, and is the only commercial FM radio station in its area.
Radio Wester Ross is staffed by volunteers from across the area, broadcasting locally-originated and syndicated shows from its own presenters and partner stations throughout the week. It offers a mix of local news and information as well as music varying widely from the 1960s onwards.
The station is owned by the community and is a registered charity operating on a not-for-profit basis.