Mearns FM

01/09/2024

Mearns FM Mondays now look like this!

31/08/2024

The new sound of Mearns FM on a Sunday!

31/08/2024

We are seeking the views of individuals and organisations to update our Passenger Transport Strategy.

The updated Passenger Transport Strategy will apply from 2025 to 2035. It will set out the objectives for Aberdeenshire passenger transport services such as fixed-route local-bus services, community transport and demand-responsive transport schemes, council school transport, and social work transport services.

The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete.

Learn more about updates to our Passenger Transport Strategy and complete the survey at https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/aberdeenshire-council-passenger-transport-strategy

The consultation closes at midnight on Sunday 1st September 2024.

Pictured is a park and ride bus.

31/08/2024

'BLAST FAE THE PAST', your Saturday Afternoon Show will be live on air between 1 PM and 3PM TODAY fae our premises overlooking Portlethen!

Good music and chat, together with our wonderful feature of WHAT HAPPENED, THIS TIME, THIS WEEK IN THIS PARTICULAR DECADE - From the 60s to 00s as well as our GOLDEN OLDIE Section after 2.o'clock news!

If you would like a dedication or request during these hours, you can contact the show via the following means:

Text us – MFM 82228
​Email – [email protected]

So why not tune into your new earlyish afternoon show, where socially distancing maybe an issue, as you will be dancing or shaking your thing whilst you maybe having your lunch, sitting down with a cup of tea & a slice of cake, Or domestic engineering around the hoose - maybe your are oot and about on a wee road trip or doing your weekly shop!

So why nae join Mandy to hear tunes that are BLAST FAE THE PAST! - Right after Ron Kerr at 1PM TODAY!

31/08/2024

We are looking for some new drivetime presenters!
Can you help us out?
The drivetime shows are on air week days from 4pm till 6pm so if you have an interest or experience in radio broadcasting and supporting a charity radio station then drop us an email [email protected]

30/08/2024

Join me, Nigel Griffiths, for the Saturday Breakfast Show tomorrow from 7.30 to 10.00. We'll tell you about the farmers' markets taking place, we'll have a Saturday 'Sing-a Long' to put you in a good mood for the day, and a 'Record of the Week' to tempt you to listen to 'The Late Show' if you are not a listener already. Plus lots of chat and your dedications and requests, Send a text to the studio number 82228 don't forget to start your message with MFM followed by your request or drop me an email [email protected]
The FULL Scottish breakfast!

29/08/2024

Well done to all the teams that took part in the Stonehaven and District Round Table Raft Race 2024!

A great effort from all the teams and a fantastic turn out with 9 rafts competing. The dubious weather on the day just added to the general level of chaos and didn’t dampen any spirits.💨☔️

After an action packed race the winners were:
🥇🏆Ocean Youth Trust won the day and took the top £500 prize. 🥈The Baltic Boys raising money for VSA were second taking the £300 prize
🥉Sally CFINE were third taking the £200 prize
🏅4th were the NHS Grampian Sexual Health Docs winning £100 for R**e Crisis Grampian
🏅5th were Rebel PT winning £100 for CFINE

The Stonehaven Sea Cadets won best raft and £50 capturing the judges' attention with an daft quantity of bunting and balloons.

The NHS Grampian Sexual Health Docs won best dressed raising another £50 for R**e Crisis Grampian.

The raft race will be back next year!

Thank you to RNLI Stonehaven for being on hand!

Thanks to the team at Mearns Camera Club for taking the photos and to Mearns FM for the race commentary!

24/08/2024

Missing Eva Brown traced


We are pleased to confirm that 14-year-old Eva Brown, who had been reported missing from the West Lothian area, has been traced safe and well.

Police Scotland North East pass their Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal.

24/08/2024

A92 reopened at Stonehaven following an extension to the resurfacing campaign.

23/08/2024

Join me, Nigel Griffiths, for the Saturday Breakfast Show tomorrow from 7.30 to 10.00. We'll tell you about the farmers' markets taking place, we'll have a Saturday 'Sing-a Long' to put you in a good mood for the day, and a 'Record of the Week' to tempt you to listen to 'The Late Show' if you are not a listener already. Plus lots of chat and your dedications and requests. The FULL Scottish breakfast!

22/08/2024

Re-appeal to help trace Eva Brown missing from West Lothian



We are continuing to appeal for help to trace Eva Brown, 14, who is missing from West Lothian.

Following extensive enquiries, it has been established Eva was seen getting on a bus at Union Square in Aberdeen around 4.35pm on Sunday, 11 August, 2024. It is believed she travelled to the Stonehaven area.

Eva is described as white, 5ft 6ins in height and of slim build with medium-length brown hair. The CCTV shows she was wearing a black leather jacket, black leggings, black and white Nike trainers and was carrying a black and white Nike bag.

Inspector Andrew Meikle said: “It’s now been ten days since the last sighting of Eva and it’s vital we trace her to ensure she’s safe and well.

“Extensive enquiries have been carried out across the country and it would appear Eva has been in the Aberdeen and surrounding areas however we have not ruled out she may have travelled elsewhere.

“I’d urge everyone to keep an eye out for her and report any possible sightings to us as soon as possible.

“Eva, if you see this appeal, please make contact with police so we can ensure you’re safe. You’re not in any trouble. We just want to make sure you’re okay.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1258 of Tuesday, 13 August, 2024.

19/08/2024

📢 Annual General Meeting Announcement 📢

Dear Mearns FM Members and Supporters,

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), where we'll review our achievements over the past year and discuss plans for the future. Your presence and participation are crucial as we shape the direction of our organisation together.

🗓 Date: 6th October
🕒 Time: 7pm for a 7.30pm Start
📍 Location: Stonehaven Legion- Upstairs function room.

Agenda Highlights:

Review of the Year’s Activities
Financial Report
Election of New Officers.

We look forward to your active participation and valuable input as we continue to grow and succeed together.

Warm regards,
Gavin Harper
Chairman
Mearns FM

19/08/2024

Now that Laurencekirk Gala Gala is over it’s on to the next event- no rest for them!

They are trying something different and are looking forward to a fun filled evening with Miss Scarlet Diamanté. Get your tickets now by scanning the QR code on the poster below.

Now the Gala is over it’s on to the next event- no rest for us!

We are trying something different and are looking forward to a fun filled evening with Miss Scarlet Diamanté. Get your tickets now by scanning the QR code on the poster.

19/08/2024

Save the date!

18/08/2024

Good morning bidders!

For your chance to create your own two hour show on Mearns FM or any of the other available lots at the Laurencekirk Gala silent auction then It's the last day of the Laurencekirk Gala Silent Auction Page auction. It ends at 5PM today, so don't miss out on your favourite lot.
Remember - if they get 2 bids for the same amount, the one received first wins. Putting in "odd" numbers would help you to know if you have the winning bid!

Good morning bidders!
It's the last day of the auction. It ends at 5PM today, so don't miss out on your favourite lot.
Remember - if I get 2 bids for the same amount, the one received first wins. Putting in "odd" numbers would help you to know if you have the winning bid.
Mearns FM
Castleton Farm
Brechin City FC
Arbikie Distillery
Six Degrees North Brewery
Gourmet Grocer at 29
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Grampian Growers Ltd
Bedlam Paintball
Glenesk Hotel
Montrose Football Club
Miss Molly's Fabric & Yarn Closet
Fettercairn Whisky
Original 106 FM
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
Aberdeen Football Club
blue sky swim studio

17/08/2024

Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance - SCAA and Mearns FM Portlethen Gala

17/08/2024

Elvis doing his thing at Portlethen Gala

16/08/2024

Come and see Mearns FM at Laurencekirk Gala from 12.30pm and Portlethen Gala from 11am tomorrow!

Lots of great things going on at both events tomorrow so make sure to pop along and visit the events if you can and if do then make sure to pop along and say hello to the Mearns FM teams!

The team at Laurencekirk gala will also have our lucky duck fundraiser stall, get all your ducks the same colour to win!

16/08/2024

Laurencekirk Gala Events at the Marquee today! 🎪

🧪 SCIENCE WORKSHOP 9.30-12.30pm
Booking required, see QR code on programme

🪄 GARY DUNN MAGICIAN 1-2pm
Pay on the door £5

🪩 KIDS DISCO 2.30-3.30pm
All ages (under 1s free) Pay at the door £3 with Mearns FM

📝 QUIZ NIGHT hosted by Spoonie
Max teams of 6 £5pp
Over 18s only
CASH BAR & WTF FOOD VAN
MUSIC BY CALUM CAMPBELL 🎶🎵🎶
Sponsored by DF Mitchell

16/08/2024

Dog Day event at Edenholme Conversation Cafe

Edenholme Community Cafe is open Friday 30th August 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Everyone is welcome to join us for a chat and a fine piece. To celebrate “International Dog Day” we will be joined by Therapy Pets. Looking forward to seeing you all soon. Thank you to Tesco Newtonhill for supporting this event with refreshment donations.

Edenholme Care Home Co-op Tesco Mearns FM
Edenholme Care Home NHS Grampian and Coastal Healthy Living Network Live Life Aberdeenshire Mearns FM Kincardineshire Development Partnership

15/08/2024

An absolute pleasure to support Stonehaven Heated Open Air Pool with the midnight swims!

See you in 2025!

13/08/2024

Amey is undertaking road surface improvements on the A92 to the north of Stonehaven, between north of the A90/B979 junction and Westport, from Sunday 18th August to Friday 23rd August.

The project will deliver two road surface improvement schemes back-to-back in order to minimise disruption for residents, businesses and the travelling public.

The first scheme will involve resurfacing of 1125 metres of the A92 northbound between 550 metres north of the A90/B979 junction and the B979 southbound off slip road.

The second scheme will involve resurfacing of 790 metres of the A92 northbound between the B979 southbound off slip road and Westport.

To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists the essential maintenance will be carried out under a 24 hour road closure of the A92 northbound carriageway between the A90 northbound junction and the Cortins Junction at Muchalls.

The closure will be in place between 6.30am on Sunday 18th August and 6.30am on Friday 23rd August.

Traffic will be diverted via the A90 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and the A956 Fastlink to rejoin the A92 at Charlestown.

Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.

You can read more about this alert at:

Surfacing Improvements

13/08/2024

Looking for something to do with your doggy on August 30th then have a look at this event at Edenholme

13/08/2024

BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEM
BRIDGEND, ARBUTHNOTT

Arbuthnott Community Council are holding a special meeting on Monday 19th August to discuss the above proposed development. The developers, OPDEnergy, will be in attendance and will provide a presentation detailing the plans. This is a public meeting and all Arbuthnott residents are encouraged to attend. If anyone has any questions which they would like to be addressed by the developers, feel free to let us know ahead of the meeting and we will do our best to accommodate as many queries as possible - [email protected].

The meeting is at 7pm on 19th August at Arbuthnott Hall.

12/08/2024

Last chance to WIN!!

Today is the final day of the Dunnottar Castle Photo Competition. 📸 🏰

To enter, send your best pic of the castle to us via Facebook, Instagram or to [email protected] to win that family pass to explore Dunnottar.

Winner announced tomorrow!!🤩

11/08/2024

Stonehaven Heated Open Air Pool are haing a fundraiser event in the Bowling club on Saturday 17th August!

More information on the poster below!

09/08/2024

This competition ends on Monday so get your photo entries in before you miss out!
📸 🏰