There are transmitters in Laurencekirk, Inverbervie, Stonehaven and Portlethen leading to a coverage area stretching from St Cyrus to Aberdeen.

[2] In 2004, five year community radio licences were introduced, which led to the formation of a new group of enthusiasts.

Because of the large geographical area of the Mearns, the station applied for three transmitters which Ofcom subsequently agreed to and a licence was issued in early July 2007.

We will also open a new studio in Portlethen church hall part-financed by the National Lottery awards for all program.

Mearns FM also launched on DAB digital radio across North-East Scotland in July 2020.