AYR - Ayr Hospital Radio

AYR - Ayr Hospital Radio streams live from Ayr, United Kingdom, on Tuninga Radio.

This radio station specializes in Variety, Oldies, Top 40/CHR, Community music.

This volunteer-run registered charity, established in November 1953, is one of Scotland's oldest hospital radio stations. Originally known as Ayr Hospitals Relay, it broadcast from Somerset Park, the home of Ayr United Football Club, before relocating to its current home in the hospital in 1990. Operating from a modern, state-of-the-art digital studio, the station aims to lift the mood and aid the recovery of inpatients at Ayr and Biggart Hospitals. Programming features a variety of presenters playing diverse music styles, ranging from 'Golden Oldies' to 'One-Hit-Wonders' and 'Modern Day Hits'. The station broadcasts over the internet, reaching both the local community and a global audience, and is accessible via its website or the TuneIn app. Listeners can make song requests or send greetings for patients, staff, or the local community by calling the studio, texting/WhatsApping, or emailing. The station also collaborates with the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service to promote blood donation. A notable show mentioned is 'Down In The Vaults' with Ken Bell.