Fans of MFR will be treated to a special show on Sunday to celebrate milestone
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Moray Firth Radio (MFR) are hosting a special 40th anniversary show on Sunday to mark the occasion.
Popular presenter Garry Spence will take to the air at 7pm for a three hour show, the place he began his radio career.
Mr Spence will be joined by local figures and will reminisce on landmark moments from the last four decades.
Launched in 1982, the much-loved local radio has raised millions of pounds over the years for various charities, and host their popular charity drive Cash for Kids.
Over the Christmas period, Cash for Kids collected toys to give away to families in need, so everyone could wake up with a present.
Mr Spence said he is looking forward to his return to the show: “This special birthday celebration show has been a dream come true for me and has become a real passion project of mine.
“Aside from the chance to write, edit and produce a programme celebrating my first love and second home growing up, it’s been an utter joy to speak to the many MFR presenters who went before us.
“The whole on-air team have loved the chance so soak up its legacy and getting to know the local legends who made MFR what it is today.
“Here is to the next 40 years of Moray Firth Radio!”
Bauer Media UK's regional content director, John Slater, added: “It is quite remarkable that MFR turns 40 years old this week and the station and its presenters are as popular today, as they ever have been.
“Over 100,000 listeners still tune in regularly to MFR every week and this figure is higher than any other radio station across the area, including the BBC.
“This is a real testament to the stations place in the hearts of the local community and it is as true now as it was 40 years ago when we first started.
“We are proud to be a radio station deeply rooted in communities across the North of Scotland and the fact that we can welcome back so many current and former presenters to help us celebrate is a testament to the passion everyone has for the station.
“We would like to thank every single one of our listeners, clients, staff and volunteers across the last four decades and we are as committed as ever to providing entertaining and engaging radio for the North of Scotland.”
