BBC Scotland is launching a new weekday morning news programme, Radio Scotland Breakfast, which will replace the long-running Good Morning Scotland.
Martin Geissler, presenter of Scotcast, and Laura Maciver, senior presenter on Reporting Scotland: News at Seven will host the new show while BBC Radio Scotland’s Phil Goodlad will present the sports news.
Radio Scotland Breakfast, which will air Monday to Friday, 6am to 9am from 24th November, will continue the tradition of trusted journalism established by Good Morning Scotland.
Martin Geissler will remain host of Scotcast, BBC Scotland’s current affairs podcast available on BBC Sounds, TV, radio, and iPlayer.
Meanwhile, current Good Morning Scotland presenters Gary Robertson and Laura Maxwell are moving into new roles.
Gary will replace Martin as presenter of The Sunday Show on BBC One Scotland and BBC Radio Scotland, while Laura Maxwell will co-present Drivetime with Fiona Stalker and continue to present Lunchtime Live.
Howard Simpson, Head of News and Current Affairs at BBC Scotland, said: “The launch of Breakfast marks a new chapter in BBC Radio Scotland’s morning news service.
“The programme will have the journalistic rigour and depth our listeners expect, with Martin and Laura bringing their distinctive energy, insight, and warmth.”
Martin Geissler said: “I can’t wait to get started. I love the intimacy of radio and the space to really drill down into interviews.”
Laura Maciver added: “We want to bring clarity, pace, and personality to the new show, with hopefully a few smiles along the way too.”
This story first appeared on radiotoday.co.uk