BBC Radio Scotland under fire as data shows 57% drop in emerging Scottish artists on air
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Alison Rowat
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BBC Radio Scotland faces backlash after data reveals a 57% drop in airplay for emerging Scottish artists over six months, fueling claims the station is failing its public service remit. The controversy follows the appointment of Victoria Easton Riley as head of audio and events, which led to an exodus of veteran presenters and an influx of Bauer Media personnel. Additionally, axed presenter Kaye Adams is reportedly considering fresh legal action, raising further questions about how the changes have been handled.
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· 3 pulledFigures compiled over six months show 57% fewer emerging Scottish artists are being played - fuelling claims the station is failing in its public service remit.
Axed presenter Kaye Adams is understood to be weighing fresh legal action, raising further questions about how the changes have been handled.
Presiding over an exodus of household names and an influx of personnel from Bauer, where she was director of content for Scotland and Nor
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