Finlay's Musical Pharmacy

The Musical Pharmacy started out in the late 80’s as a hospital radio show on Radio Ranol, called Dr Ranols Musical Pharmacy.  Firstly based in the old county hospital then moving to the snazzy new studios at Ospadal Nan Eilean.

 The presenters at that time were the Uriah Heep lovin’ Daniel O Donnell hatin’ John A Macleod and myself, we played a mixture of music ranging from classic rock to indie hits of the time.

Unfortunately we made more people sick, and pretty soon the hospital beds were all full.  I think that the final straw was our playing “Suicide is Painless” by the Manic Street Preachers

We then heard about this groovy new community radio station and pretty soon we were on board with Isles FM, much to the relief of hospital patients and staff alike.

A mixture of eclectic new music from indie to electro, forthcoming releases and reissues some older gems and overlooked bands. 

Friday Live

Start the weekend on Friday night between 7-9pm with Sharyn Murray, Gemma Macdonald and Allanah Maciver.

We vary the music as much as we can from the old up-beat music to the more modern music to get your Friday nights started. We also chat about a range of different topics such as celebrity gossip, news, soap spoilers. and what's been happening in general that week.

Definitely a show to watch out for at 7 till 9 on Friday’s. Why not join us next Friday and find out what we get up to.

Hour Scotland

"Ian MacPherson presents his weekly programme "Hour Scotland" of Scottish Music both old and new, ranging from the old LP's of the Scottish Entertainers of yesteryear, through to the most recent releases on the Scottish music scene.

Reared on the Scottish variety entertainment of stage and screen throughout the late 50's, 60's and 70's and more recently taking an active interest in the Accordion and Fiddle Club scene both locally and Nationally, Ian is well qualified to keep Isles FM listeners up to date with happenings on the traditional music scene of ours, as well as periodically casting a nostalgic eye to a bye gone musical era of Scottish Music Hall and Variety that we have all enjoyed.

Janet & Peggy

'Young at Heart - Janet & Peggy - Girls who like to have fun! Mixed bag of music, poetry slot, recipe, tips, joke of the day and anything else that might crop up - you never know- They are not that young but age doesn' bother them.

Just Jazz!

A weekly jazz show presented by Siobhan and Kirsty Duncan on Saturday evenings at 7pm. With a different theme every week, the show gives the listener the chance to enjoy jazz from around the globe and throughout the past century.

With features such as their jazz 'news' and musician of the week, Just Jazz is informative as well as enjoyable. They brought you an interview and a world exclusive track in just their first two shows, so why not check them out this Saturday?

Metal Grinder

The Metal Grinder was named after a Judas Priest track from the British Steel album."Grinder" is the name of the track. It is clearly a Rock and Metal show ranging From classic bands Such as Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple ,AC/DC, Whitesnake,Iron Maiden, Judas Priest etc. To more modern metal like Nightwish, Primal Fear, Disturbed, Lacuna Coil, Papa Roach, Hammer Fall, Slipknot and so on.

Quite a mixture of bands from all ages, all Styles from different parts of the World, but Associated with rock and Metal. The show starts with Motorhead's "Killed by Death" and there is also a Half Time Guitar Solo from Yngwie J Malmsteen's "Bite The Bullet". It gives the show Character!

Peggy's Irish Hour

She loves to cram in as much varied music as she possibly can - some old, some new, some country and the odd one that could be blue!

Irish Humour goes down a storm with her and so do many Irish men.

The Weekend Wake Up

Quite possibly the world's smallest breakfast show. Presented by Glenn Denny from 8 until 10 The Weekend Wake Up gives you a whole heap of music, world news and lets you know about community events happening on the day.

The show follows a simple format. 8 - 10 is the music hour with plenty of great tunes to give you that kick start to the day. 9 - 10 has more music but also some great features:

The What's ons for Saturday

The Sound! Playing a track from a new or unsigned band's album

Glenn's Recipe Book. A fresh recipe for you to try each week, available to print out on the website.

Crosswires Motel - radio's most dysfunctional motel. Currently giving you another chance to listen to series one (new series later in 2009!)

Always feel free to getin touch with the show by text or email.

Campbell & Co.

From 3 - 5 each and every Saturday afternoon, Norman and others gather to entertain and educate.  Most of the time its Norman and Robyn, sometimes just one or the other.  Quite often there is a guest to chat with or playing some music live in the studio for us.  The only guarantee is that you never can tell what is going to happen.  The music is wide and varied but always enjoyable.  Listen in and hopefully you will discover something new to tickle your taste buds.

Rock, Stock and Barrel

Rock, Stock and Barrel lives on the philosophy that rock isn’t just a music genre....... it’s a way of life!   Playing not just the hits but also the deep cuts from over 35 years of rock, the latest information on the bands, gigs, gossip and more.

What began as a revolution of classic rock music has expanded over the past 4 years, by demand, to incorporate the many styles of rock sub-genres, such as soft, glam, heavy, hard, progressive, Garage and punk rock, just to name a few. From classic rock bands including: Journey, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Queen, Van Halen and Boston,  to The Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guns n Roses, Motley Crue, Pearl Jam, The Offspring The Killers, Bloc Party, Linkin Park, Nickelback, Alanis Morissette and much much more.

Serenity in Disarray

For those times when you glide through war, or run a riot through the peaceful fields.

With as much music as there is within this world its hard to love only one genre. So Thats my show;  a new bit of genre madness every week. With themes such as The 60’s and 70’s or 90’s clubbing, Bollywood and even DISNEY.... There is never a dull moment. A new them for a new week.

It will go out 10am every Wednesday with Laura Mccoll.. She's ready to lose some street cred with her sanity... Thats if she hasn't slept in :D

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