An Radio*, the new Uist community radio station, is in the process of re-developing the historic Nunton Steadings as a community resource. And as part of their summer programme they are featuring the Island Voices Series Two Outdoors playlists (in both English and Gaelic) in the building’s main hall.
Locals and visitors alike are invited in to view the clips on screen, and sample some of the wide range of Uist outdoor activities – some of them very traditional, some of them much less so….
In these short interviews Local Development Officer Neil Campbell explains more in both languages about current activities and future plans.
Listen here to Neil’s English interview - Audio archive: 010813 Neil Campbell on Uist community radio.mp3
Listen here to Neil’s Gaelic interview - Audio archive: 010813 Niall Caimbeul air An Radio.mp3
*Archivists note: Link no longer available as An Reidio has ceased activity. An Reidio was a community-run automated loop automated service that broadcasted on 105.2 FM in the Uists and Benbecula, and was gradually phased out to evolve into Reidio Cheolais. The ultimate evolution of this community radio effort officially stepped into the spotlight on 20 January 2024, when Rèidio Cheòlais officially launched its 24/7 Gaelic digital broadcasting service