BBC 2BD Radio Station
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DescriptionThe first radio broadcast by the BBC in Aberdeen took place at 15-17 Belmont Street on 10th October 1923. 2BD was a local radio station launched by the BBC at 9pm on 10th October 1923 at 17 Belmont Street by the Marquis of Aberdeen and Temair, followed by a live performance from the Band of the 2nd Gordon Highlanders. The entrance to the studio was subsequently established at 15 Belmont Street as part of redeveloping the location.
It was the second BBC station to open in Scotland, following on from Glasgow in March 1923. It provided local content for the North East including drama, music and religious programming. Aberdeen was host to the first broadcast in Gaelic on 2nd December 1923, with a religious address, and in 1924 started the first regular sports broadcasts in Scotland with Peter Craigmyle, an international referee, on air every Thursday.
The BBC moved to new premises at Beechgrove in 1938.
Location Info15 to 17 Belmont Street
Right hand side of building
