Live on DAB+ — Testing

Rock Radio North Ayrshire

ROCK.SCOT is live on DAB+ across North Ayrshire — Largs, Irvine, Saltcoats, Ardrossan, Stevenston, Kilwinning and beyond. Scotland's only 24/7 dedicated rock station, broadcasting from Routenburn (Largs) and Dalry transmitters.

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The Multiplex

Operator
Caledonia TX
North Ayrshire Broadcasting Ltd
Reach
135,000+
Adults in coverage area
Transmitters
2 Sites
Routenburn (Largs) + Dalry
Status
🔴 LIVE
Testing ahead of full launch

How to Tune In

Got a DAB+ radio? You can pick up ROCK.SCOT right now across North Ayrshire. Most modern car radios, home hi-fis and kitchen radios from the last few years are DAB+ ready.

  1. Press AUTOTUNE or SCANMost DAB radios have an "Autotune" or "Scan" button. Press it to find all available stations in your area.
  2. Wait for the scan to completeThis usually takes 30 seconds to 2 minutes. The radio will find every DAB station broadcasting in North Ayrshire.
  3. Look for ROCK.SCOT in the station listBrowse the alphabetical station list. We'll show as "ROCK.SCOT" or "RKS".
  4. Save us as a favouriteHold down a preset button to save ROCK.SCOT for instant access.

Can't find it?

If autotune doesn't pick us up, you may be at the edge of the coverage area. Try moving the aerial or check our full coverage map for signal strength in your postcode. You can also stream us online.

Towns We Cover

Our two transmitters cover the North Ayrshire coast from Skelmorlie down to Irvine, and inland through Beith and Lochwinnoch.

Largs
Irvine
Saltcoats
Ardrossan
Stevenston
Kilwinning
Dalry
Skelmorlie
Fairlie
West Kilbride
Seamill
Dreghorn
Beith
Glengarnock
Lochwinnoch
Rothesay

Common Questions

How do I tune in if I live in Largs?
Largs has direct coverage from our Routenburn Golf Club transmitter. Signal is strong across the town and along the coast. Just run autotune on your DAB+ radio.
I'm in Irvine — will I get a clean signal?
Yes — Irvine is covered by our Dalry transmitter to the north. Signal is good across the town, harbourside, and into Dreghorn and Kilwinning.
Do I need a special DAB+ radio?
Yes — ROCK.SCOT broadcasts in DAB+ (not the older DAB standard). Most radios sold in the UK from around 2016 onwards are DAB+ compatible. Check your radio's manual or look for the DAB+ logo.
Can I listen in my car along the Ayrshire coast?
Yes — if your car has a DAB+ radio, you'll pick us up driving the A78 between Largs and Saltcoats. New cars (and many from 2016+) have DAB+ as standard. Older cars can stream us via Bluetooth from your phone.
What about Rothesay (Bute)?
Rothesay receives signal across the Firth from our Routenburn (Largs) transmitter via the Toward peninsula. Coverage is reasonable across central Rothesay but can be patchy further inland on Bute.
I live inland near Beith — will I get signal?
Yes — our Dalry transmitter covers Beith, Glengarnock, and surrounding inland villages. The signal extends north towards Lochwinnoch and east into the Renfrewshire borders.

Listen Now

No DAB+ radio? Stream ROCK.SCOT live in your browser, on your phone, or on any smart speaker.

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Or say "Alexa, play RKS" on any Amazon device.

For Businesses

ROCK.SCOT reaches an engaged, loyal rock music audience across North Ayrshire. From Largs marina down to Irvine harbourside, our listeners are local, dedicated, and tuned in. Find out how affordable DAB+ advertising can be.

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