Heartland FM

It is with great sadness that we share this difficult news with our listeners.
After 34 years of serving our community, we have had to make the incredibly difficult decision for Heartland FM to cease broadcasting and close our doors.

This decision comes after a long journey of trying to find a feasible business model for the station, but due to the current financial climate and the increasing challenge of maintaining a sustainable future for the station, we are no longer able to continue operating.
Heartland FM has always been about more than just radio. It has been a community, a platform for local voices, a source of local news and information, and a place where friendships and connections have been built. None of this would have been possible without you—our loyal listeners.

On behalf of the board of trustees - Thank you for being part of our journey.

With heartfelt gratitude, Heartland FM

What's On?

Book Hub
The Auchterarder Picturehouse offers a welcoming space with pre-loved books and craft sets at the book hub.
22 Jul 2026 at Auchterarder Picturehouse
Creative Reuse Group
This group offers a chance to give a new lease of life to items you have that are marked or look worse for wear. There are also items available to decorate if y...
22 Jul 2026 at Nest Creative Spaces
Woolly Makers Group
This weekly social craft group focuses on all things woolly. Work on your own project, get some help and feel inspired to try something new.
22 Jul 2026 at Nest Creative Spaces
Quiz Night
The Quizmaster is ready to ease you into the weekend.
23 Jul 2026 at McKay's Hotel
Strathearn United Football Training
Meet up for social football training for men who are overweight, have mental health issues or just want to have improve social connections. All are welcomed.
23 Jul 2026 at Strathearn Community Campus
Craic 'n' Craft
The class offers a couple of hours to work on your craft project or contribute to a group project in the company of fellow craft fans. There’s always a supply o...
23 Jul 2026 at The Birks Cinema
Acoustic Music Night
This weekly music session features Celtic classics, traditional tunes and renditions of many all-time favourite melodies by local performers and guest musicians...
23 Jul 2026 at The Birks Cinema
Board Games Night
This club offers a variety of board games with their own games selection featuring familiar favourites as well as some brand new games. Feel free to bring your ...
24 Jul 2026 at The Birks Cinema

National News

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government
It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.
UK's largest wind farm to be rebuilt with fewer, larger turbines
Whitelee Windfarm has been producing electricity for about 20 years on a stretch of moorland near Eaglesham but is reaching the end of its life.
Three senseless killings: Is Scotland's youth knife crime on the rise again?
The deaths of Kayden Moy, Amen Teklay and John McNab last year has left many wondering whether Scotland was going backwards on knife crime.
Scotland's papers: Sarwar 'jumps ship' and Old firm 'mayhem'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

News Headlines

Chris Mason: Another Starmer critic gets promotion as Sarwar joins Burnham government
Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes.
US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes, experts warn
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.