Bute FM Increases Online Listeners

The number of people who listen to the Bute FM live stream online has increased by 91% in the last month.
Canstream site usage data shows that the August  figure has risen to 7240 against our 6 month average, from January – June, of 3783.
This is the biggest monthly growth we have ever had and follows [...]

Bute FM Statement

Over the past weeks, several stories have appeared in the local press and online regarding recent events at Bute FM. As you can imagine, we have received some phone calls, emails and letters regarding these events and I would like to take this opportunity to attempt to address some of the recurring themes in the [...]

Bute Highland Games

This year’s event takes place on Saturday 21st August 2010 at the Public Stadium, Rothesay on the Isle of Bute.
Bute Highland Games 2010 Honorary Chieftain will be Actor and founder of Spirit Aid, David Hayman.
For more information about the day contact:
David Anderson, Delhi House, 19 Craigmore Road,Rothesay, Isle of Bute. PA20 9LB
Telephone: 01700 [...]

Official Statement

Since the removal of Mike Blair as a volunteer by the Bute FM Steering Group we have, perhaps unsurprisingly, received a few comments on and questions about the reasons for this action.
As with all stories there are two sides, and ours begins in October 2009 – on the day before our bag-packing fundraiser in the [...]

One Year Old!

An incredibly significant milestone for Bute FM as we celebrated our 1st birthday at midday on Thursday 15th July 2010!
A number of special items took place to mark the occasion, with the schedule being as follows:
2am-5:45am Jukebox
5:45am-10am Biggest Breakfast with Mike Blair and Karen McKirdy
10am-12pm All In A Day’s Work with Greig Aird
12pm-1pm Bobby Wilson’s [...]

11 Months Old!

Another small but significant milestone for Bute FM as we celebrated our 11 month anniversary at midday on Tuesday 15th June 2010.
A huge big thank you to everyone who has helped us and to those who continue to help us to this day!
from Iain Donald, Station Manager
and all the Bute FM team

10 Months Old!

Another small but significant milestone for Bute FM as we celebrated our 10 month anniversary at midday on Saturday 15th May 2010.
A huge big thank you to everyone who has helped us and to those who continue to help us to this day!
from Iain Donald, Station Manager
and all the Bute FM [...]

9 Months Old!

Another milestone for Bute FM as we celebrated our 9 month anniversary at midday on Thursday 15th April 2010.
A huge big thank you to everyone who has helped us and to those who continue to help us to this day!
from Iain Donald, Station Manager

Rothesay Creamery – some good news!

After talks on the island on Thursday 1st April (no joking) it looks like there may be some promising signs.  Read more in the Buteman exclusive available in the link below:

Buteman report

8 Months Old!

Another milestone for Bute FM as we celebrated our 8 month anniversary on Monday 15th March 2010.
A huge big thank you to everyone who has helped us and to those who continue to help us to this day!
from Iain Donald, Station Manager