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Garrison FM replaced Garrison Radio 1350 am on the garrison airwaves. If you are in Edinburgh, you can listen to a dedicated Army service on 98.5 FM. These pages are published on behalf of Edinburgh Army Radio Ltd by Garrison Radio and the British Army website
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Quiz Night
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Garrison FM's Mark McKenzie recently hosted a Quiz night organised by 1 Scots Unit Welfare office.
The night which also included disco and karaoke saw a good turn out and the UWO funds were over £110 better off.
The winning team included CO 1 Scots Lt Col Charlie Herbert and his wife, who donated the cash prize to the UWO, the team also won a Garrison FM radio each |
Live from Edinburgh Castle
| Mark McKenzie’s recent live broadcast from Edinburgh Castle featured interviews with many of those based at the Castle as well as Tattoo and Fringe stars including former Catchphrase host Roy Walker, who served in the army for 6 years.
Other "on air" guests included the GOC Major General David McDowall, who is also the Governor of Edinburgh Castle. He told Mark he hopes to mark his retirement next year by being The Lone Piper at the last night of the Tattoo.
Sergeant James Shannon, a.k.a ‘Shannon the Cannon’ spoke to Garrison FM shortly before making his way to fire The One O'clock Gun. Telling Mark that barely a day passes without him being asked by tourists "what time is the One O'clock Gun fired at?"
On a similar note, Colonel Andrew Campbell Deputy Commander of 52 Brigade, also based at the Castle, told of the two Japanese tourists who oblivious to the No Entry signs made their way into the Officers Mess and demanded lunch.
The broadcast ended with Pipe Major Jason Sumner playing "We're no awa tae bide awa"
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Piper Major Jason Sumner
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Roy Walker
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Colonel Andrew Campbell
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Alan Smith
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Major General David McDowall
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On the Road
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Mark McKenzie recently took the Breakfast Show out and about, coming live from Media Ops at Headquarters 2 Div in Craigiehall.
In the photograph are some of the many guests who joined Mark for the special programme. (l to r) Major Tim Beck, Martine McNee Head of Media Ops 2 Div, Garrison FM's Mark McKenzie, Major Liz Jones and at the front press officer Fiona McNaught. Behind the camera as you'd expect is Mark Owens the army's photographer in Scotland.
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Welcome Home
Garrison Fm was at the recent Homecoming Parade for 1 Scots return from Iraq. Mark McKenzie is photographed with Leanne Sharpe Deputy Head of Colinton Primary School .
Mark also caught up with Scott Frazier from Erskine who received a cheque for £3000 from 1 Scots. |
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Magners Competition
| Heidi Tatters came to the Garrison FM studio to collect her St Patricks Day prize, a case of Magners. David Simmonds was in the studio to hand over the prize. Although, Heidi being a teetotaller, her husband was very happy with the prize.
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Story Book Soldiers
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Garrison FM was inundated with Soldiers from 2 Scots before they were deployed to Afghanistan, all eager to record their children’s favourite bedtime stories for Storybook Soldiers.
Giving the youngsters chance to hear Daddy’s voice, even if he can’t be there in person.
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Back From Bedlam
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Edinburgh Garrison FM Breakfast show host Dave Knight and Broadcast
Assistant Teresa Rowe were out on the town recently. They were at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh to see ex Army singer songwriter James Blunt who was kicking off his new world tour, he commented on how he loves to kick of his tours in Scotland as the Scottish audiences are among the best in the world.
James also took time out to have a couple of pics taken with Dave and evening presenter Rebecca Bell and not forgetting our Teresa too.
James even treated us to a pre show meal which was enjoyed by everyone, a great night was had by all..
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Garrison FM Looks Good Naked
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On a recent visit to Scotland's capital, channel 4's How To Look Good Naked presenter Gok Wan took time out to chat to Garrison FM's Jules Barnes. He explained to Jules how the British Army are leading the way in fashion this year with 'camouflage' the new black.
As you can see from the pictures, Gok also had an eye for the presenter too, I think he had ideas of what Jules should be wearing in the studio to attract even more listeners but the idea of less is more didn't quite appeal to our Jules....
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An Unusual Celebrity Birthday
The month of August saw the first birthday of 98.5 Garrison FM, although the station has been broadcasting since March 2005 this is the first full year of FM transmissions and in that time we have broadcast some memorable moments. We are looking forward to many more years broadcasting from our Dreghorn Barracks studios with of course many more memorable moments.
Taking part in the celebrations were Station Manager and Breakfast show host Dave Knight and Presenter Kelly Nicholls, Teresa Rowe, broadcast assistant was on hand with the camera to capture the moment, although it is a bit strange to see Dave with a knife in his hand as he’s not allowed to have any sharp objects in the studio, wonder how he managed that…. |
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Garrison FM Goes National
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As part of a series of programmes being featured on BBC Radio Scotland about community radio, Garrison FM was chosen to take part.
David Flynn, Producer of the programmes came along to the Dreghorn Barracks studio’s to chat to Breakfast show host Dave Knight and Teresa Rowe, the programme will feature a day in the life of a community radio station and follows Teresa as she goes about her daily tasks. I have to say that although a bit daunting Teresa managed to carry it of remarkably well and did Garrison FM proud, well done Teresa. The show will be broadcast all over Scotland later on in the year.
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A Right Royal Occasion
Minden day recently took place at Edinburgh’s Dreghorn Barracks on the first Anniversary of the merging of the regiments in Scotland and special guest The Princess Royal Princess Anne was in attendance to take the salute and hand out the roses.
Speaking to Garrison FM’s breakfast presenter Dave Knight, commanding Officer of 1 Scots Major General Bob Bruce said the presence of her Royal Highness just made the day that bit more special for the soldiers and the families who attended the event.
After taking the salute Her Royal Highness went on to meet and chat to some of the wife’s and families of the soldiers.
Afterwards it was time for the family’s day at the rugby fields where 1 Scots had laid on some special events and a barbeque for friends and families, a fantastic day was had by all as you can see from the pictures….. |
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Programme List
Monday-Friday
- 6:00 Breakfast with Mark McKenzie
- 11:00 Warwick Mead
- 14:00 Stuart McCafferty
- 18:00 Mon: Garrison FM Hits
- Tue: Garrison FM Hits
- Wed: Garrison FM Hits
- Thur: Ian Wilson
- Fri: Garrison FM Hits
- 20:00 - 22:00 Garrison FM Night Tracks
- 22:00 The Quiet Storm
Saturday
- 7:00 David Simmonds on Saturday
- 11.00 Me Mark Page
- 14:00 Stuart McCafferty
- 22:00 The Quiet Storm.
Sunday
- 7:00 Pause for Thought
- 8:00 Warwick Mead
- 12:00 Richard Wyeth
- 16:00 98.5 Edinburgh Garrison FM hits
- 19:00 Nightime music
- 22:00 The Quiet Storm.
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