A room above a mill in Leith, a stack of records nobody else is playing, and a request line that rings all evening. We have been on air since 2011 and we still read out every message.
Today on air
From the studio
Bands come in on a Thursday afternoon, set up in the back room and play three songs straight through. We put the recording out the same night.
Roughly nine thousand records, most of them donated by listeners. Presenters pick their own music. There is no playlist and no consultant.
We broadcast from harbour festivals, village halls and the odd car park. If it is happening in the north and it has a PA, we will try to get there.
Every presenter chooses their own music. If a track gets played here it is because somebody in this building wanted you to hear it.
We answer the phone. The request line is staffed by a real person from seven in the evening, and we read the messages out on air.
Send us a demo and it gets listened to. Not filed, not forwarded. Isla goes through the inbox every Monday morning with a mug of tea.
Advertising pays the rent and the transmitter bill. Local shops, venues and trades only. We will tell you honestly if we think it will not work.
Requests, session enquiries, demos, or a rate card for advertising on Northlight Radio. Ring the desk, send an email, or come up the stairs at Bonnington Mill and say hello.
Phone
0131 496 0188Address
Unit 7, Bonnington Mill, 72 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh EH6 5QG
Hours
On air 24 hours. Studio desk Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. Request line open 7pm to midnight.
