Original 106 is an Independent Local Radio station owned by DC Thomson and broadcasting to Aberdeenshire and the cities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth and Dunfermline in Scotland, with tailored content, news and advertising for each area.

On 12 September 2009, the station was sold to a consortium led by Adam Findlay which included John Quinn and Murray Strachan.

In north east Scotland, the station's original area, three FM transmitters are in operation; Durris near Stonehaven on 106.8 covering all north-east Scotland, a relay on 106.3 for Peterhead and Buchan which was added to the network on 8 May 2014 and a relay at Balgownie (also on 106.3FM) covering north Aberdeen which was added on 28 November 2018.

On 18 December 2024, DC Thomson announced Original 106 would replace sister station Kingdom FM in Fife from the 6th of January 2025.

[6] In July 2018, permission was granted by Ofcom for Original 106 to adjust its music format by removing the requirement to play exclusively alternative, rock oriented tracks and widen its appeal to playing a broad range of hit music from a full range of popular genres including rock, pop, soul, dance.

Original 106 associates itself with a range of local charities including Friends Of Anchor, Children 1st, VSA, CFINE,[9] Instant Neighbour, and Charlie House with the aim of publicising their work and assisting in fundraising efforts.

Original 106 Gold, Rocks, Party and Christmas are all accessible from the station website, smart speakers and downloadable app.