Your complete guide to listening to Forth 1 wherever you are
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There are so many ways to listen to Forth 1, from online, to FM and DAB, on our new Rayo app and your Smart Speakers. Never miss the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks by taking a look through our complete guide on how to listen.
What music do we play on Forth 1?
At Forth 1 we play The Biggest Hits and The Biggest Throwbacks, the perfect mix of current mainstream pop songs and classic chart hits from the last 20 years. See our full playlist here.
How do I listen to Forth 1 on FM?
You can listen to Forth 1 on FM in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Falkirk, just tune in to 97.3FM, 97.6FM, or 102.2FM.
How can I download the Rayo app?
You can also listen to Forth 1 by downloading our free Rayo app for both iPhone and Android.
Search 'Rayo' into your app store to download the app for free.
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How to listen to Forth 1 on Smart Speakers
You can tune into Forth 1 through your Smart Speaker, just use one of the phrases below.
Amazon Alexa: "Alexa, play Forth 1."
Google Home: "Ok Google, play Forth 1."
Apple HomePod: "Hey Siri, play Forth 1."
How to listen to Forth 1 in the car
You can listen to Forth 1 on FM and on DAB with a low-cost DAB converter or adapter. Outside Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Falkirk, download the Rayo App on your phone, and connect to us via Bluetooth or USB connector.
How can I listen to Forth 1 online?
At the bottom of every page on the Forth 1 website there's a play icon that takes you to our player.
How can I listen to Forth 1 on DAB?
You can also listen to Forth 1 on DAB. In Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Falkirk, scan your DAB radio for stations and choose Forth 1 from the list.
Why do I need to log in to listen to Forth 1?
When you listen to Forth 1, you'll need to log in to listen on the website, Rayo app and Alexa-enabled devices. When you're logged in, we can offer you the best service possible, including full access to our on-demand content, the ability to subscribe to our shows and be notified of new shows. You can also ‘Continue Listening’ by picking up where you left off, even if you are on a different device. For more information, please read our full logged in listening guide.
Connect with Forth 1 on social media
Keep up with the latest Forth 1 news on our social media accounts.
Follow Forth 1 news on X for the latest stories from across the region
Forth 1 show schedule
Make sure you don't miss your favourite shows and presenters by taking a look through the Forth 1 full schedule.
If you've heard a song and want to know what it is then you can have a look through the last week of music on our playlist page.
How to listen to Boogie in the Morning
Wake up with Boogie In The Morning, live across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Falkirk every weekday on Forth 1, 6am to 10am. The award winning team of Boogie, Arlene and producer Marty will make you smile every morning!
Home of the £2K Minute, competitions for life-changing amounts of cash, local news, sport and travel, as well as the biggest hits and biggest throwbacks.
Listen back to Boogie in the Morning here!
Get to know the presenters on our weekly and weekend schedule:
Greigsy
Join Greigsy weekdays 10am to 1pm as he helps you get through the day. Make sure you tune in for his brilliant hour of throwbacks from 10am. You can join him for a lazy Sunday morning from 9am - until noon too!
Grant Thomson
Join Grant weekdays 1pm to 4pm, including his 'Throwback Takeover' at 2pm and Saturdays 12noon to 2pm, taking your requests.
Garry Spence
Monday - Friday 4pm to 6pm. Garry Spence gets you home from 4pm every weekday. Home to Spence Versus Shazam, the 4.30 Big One and life changing competitions.
Callum Gallacher
Monday - Thursday 7pm - 10pm, join Callum for the biggest hits and biggest throwbacks and some of the biggest names drop by for a chat. On Friday and Saturday from 10pm, Callum keeps the weekend party going until 2am.
GBX
Fridays 7pm to 10pm, join George Bowie as he kicks off the weekend with his brilliant GBX Friday show.
Boogie and Arlene
Saturdays 9am to 12 noon are home to some of the biggest artist and celebrity interviews and a chance for the kids to play 'Wrong To Be Right'.
Big Saturday Football Show with Steven Mill & Ewen Cameron
The Big Saturday Football Show (during the football season) every Saturday afternoon from 2pm hosted by Ewen Cameron and Steven Mill. All the latest news from Scottish football as well as some brilliant music!
Amber Livingstone
Join Amber for Saturday breakfast from 6am to 9am and Sunday to Thursday 10pm to 1am.
Greigsy's Saturday Night Anthems
Greigsy with the Biggest Hits & Throwbacks in the mix.
Gavin Pearson
Sundays 6am to 9am
Gregor and Lynsey
Sundays 12noon to 4pm.
The Hits UK Chart with Sam Thompson
Every Sunday afternoon from 4pm until 7pm, Sam Thompson counts down the 40 biggest songs that you've been listening to on the radio, streaming, watching and downloading. The Hits UK Chart is THE place to be to get the latest on all that's trending and to hear the UK's biggest hits.
Garry Spence’s Sunday Night Anthems
Garry Spence brings Anthems to Sunday nights with the biggest throwbacks in the mix 7pm to 10pm every Sunday!
Where can I find local news from Forth 1?
You can read all the latest news on Forth 1's website, listen on the hour online, on your radio or our new Rayo app, and find all the news from across the area on our X (formerly Twitter) page. Follow Forth 1's Facebook page our Forth 1 news X account for the latest stories from across the region.
How can I enter competitions on Forth 1?
You can find out about our competitions on air by listening through the day or exploring our dedicated Forth 1 win section.
How to take part in Forth 1 events
Keep up to date with all of the Forth 1 events on our website, by following our social media pages or by listening to all of our amazing shows.
We get involved in lots of fun events throughout the year including the annual Forth Awards, where we celebrate local heroes and musicians, and Forth on the Fringe, where we bring you the best acts of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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