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About Original 106
Original 106 promises always your favourite music for Aberdeen, Tayside and Fife. It plays well-loved songs from recent decades with local news, travel and personality, and it has grown into one of the most popular commercial stations in the north east of Scotland. On this page you can listen to Original 106 live online for free.
A Scottish success story
Original 106 first went on air on 28 October 2007, serving Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. It is owned by DC Thomson, the Dundee-based media company famous for newspapers such as The Press and Journal and The Courier, as well as The Beano. In 2024 the brand expanded into Tayside and Fife, bringing Original 106 to listeners in Dundee, Perth and across the Kingdom of Fife, with tailored local news and information for each area. In Aberdeen, the station has recorded its highest ever reach figures, showing how strongly listeners have taken to it.
What you will hear
Original 106 plays a mix of favourite songs from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and today, from artists such as Queen, Madonna, Robbie Williams, Take That, Coldplay, Adele and Ed Sheeran, along with Scottish favourites. Original 106 Breakfast starts the day with music, chat and competitions, followed by daytime and drive-time shows with familiar local presenters. Local news, weather and travel keep listeners informed across the north east and east of Scotland, and the station supports local events and charities.
How to listen to Original 106
Original 106 broadcasts on FM across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including 106.3 MHz in the Peterhead and north Aberdeen area, with other frequencies serving Tayside and Fife. It is also on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and online. The easiest way is to press play above, and the Original 106 live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. If you live in Scotland, you may also enjoy NorthSound 1, MFR - Moray Firth Radio, Forth 1 and BBC Radio Scotland, all on our site.
For your favourite music with a proper north east welcome, Original 106 is a station Scotland loves.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere, at 128 kbps
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Original 106 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
Original 106 plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Original 106 first went on air on 28 October 2007.
Original 106 is owned by DC Thomson, the Dundee-based media company.
Original 106 serves Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and since 2024 also Tayside and Fife.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to Original 106 live for free on any device.
Yes. You can listen to Original 106 live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Original 106 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 Original 106 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.