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About Pure Radio Scotland
Pure Radio was a regional digital radio station for Central Scotland, owned by DC Thomson, the Dundee-based publisher behind The Courier, The Press and Journal and The Beano. It broadcast to listeners in Glasgow, Edinburgh and the surrounding area with a mix of music, entertainment and familiar Scottish voices. This page tells the story of the station and points you to similar Scottish radio stations you can listen to today.
The story of Pure Radio
Pure Radio launched as part of DC Thomson's move into radio, alongside its successful Original 106 station in Aberdeen. It aimed to give Central Scotland a new commercial voice on DAB, with a playlist of popular music and presenters including well-known Scottish broadcasters. After around four years on air, DC Thomson decided to close the station, saying the service had not quite reached the listener and revenue numbers it had hoped for. Pure Radio ceased transmission on 12 September 2023. Its YouTube channel and online listings remain as a record of the station.
What the station offered
During its time on air, Pure Radio played a feel-good mix of pop and classic hits for adult listeners in Central Scotland, with breakfast and daytime shows, competitions and local information. It was part of a wider wave of new digital stations that used DAB to compete with established FM brands in Scotland's central belt, and its story shows how competitive the radio market can be.
Scottish stations to listen to instead
Because Pure Radio Scotland is no longer broadcasting, there may not be a live stream on this page. If you are looking for great Scottish radio, you can listen to Original 106, also from DC Thomson, as well as Clyde 1, Forth 1, Go Radio, Capital Scotland, Heart Scotland, Smooth Radio Scotland, Nation Radio Scotland and BBC Radio Scotland, all available on our site.
Pure Radio may have closed, but Scotland's airwaves are full of great stations to enjoy.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Pure Radio Scotland 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
Pure Radio Scotland plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
No. Pure Radio ceased transmission on 12 September 2023.
Pure Radio was owned by DC Thomson, which also owns Original 106.
DC Thomson said the station had not reached the expected listener and revenue numbers.
Try Original 106, Clyde 1, Forth 1, Go Radio, Heart Scotland or BBC Radio Scotland on our site.
Yes. You can listen to Pure Radio Scotland live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Pure Radio Scotland 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 Pure Radio Scotland 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 station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.