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About NorthSound 1
NorthSound 1 is the hit music station for Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland, broadcasting on 96.9 FM. For more than four decades it has been part of daily life in the Granite City, playing the biggest songs and keeping listeners informed about local news, travel and events. On this page you can listen to NorthSound 1 live online for free.
Aberdeen's own commercial station
NorthSound Radio first went on air in 1981, giving Aberdeen and the surrounding area its own commercial radio station during the boom years of the North Sea oil industry. Over time it split into NorthSound 1, playing current hits on FM, and NorthSound 2 for older listeners. Today NorthSound 1 is part of Bauer Media Audio UK, the group behind Clyde 1, Forth 1, Hits Radio, Greatest Hits Radio, KISS and Absolute Radio, and its stations are available through the Rayo app.
What you will hear
NorthSound 1 plays a mix of current chart hits and well-known songs from recent years, with presenters who know the North East well. Its breakfast show starts the day with music, chat and competitions, and the rest of the schedule keeps the hits flowing, with local news bulletins and travel information for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and the surrounding area. Like its sister stations, NorthSound 1 raises money for local children through the Cash for Kids charity, especially through its Mission Christmas appeal.
How to listen to NorthSound 1
Tune your FM radio to 96.9 to hear NorthSound 1 across Aberdeen and much of the North East. It is also available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and the Rayo app. The quickest option is to press play above and the NorthSound 1 live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. If you like NorthSound 1, you may also enjoy other Scottish stations on our site, such as Clyde 1, Forth 1, Heart Scotland and BBC Radio Scotland.
For hit music and local news across the North East of Scotland, NorthSound 1 is Aberdeen's favourite.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to NorthSound 1 live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
NorthSound 1 plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
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Frequently asked questions
NorthSound 1 broadcasts on 96.9 FM in Aberdeen and the North East, and on DAB digital radio and online.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to NorthSound 1 live for free on any device.
NorthSound Radio first went on air in Aberdeen in 1981.
NorthSound 1 is part of Bauer Media Audio UK, which also runs Clyde 1, Forth 1 and Hits Radio.
Yes. You can listen to NorthSound 1 live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. NorthSound 1 plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open NorthSound 1 here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Adult Contemporary station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.