Digital UK reveals tartan switchover timing

Digital UK has given details of the digital switchover process in Scotland, beginning on November 6 next year, and running through until 2011. The switchover body will shortly commence a leafleting campaign explaining the various digital options.

The first transmitter to be upgraded will be Selkirk on the Scottish Borders. Digital UK has said the analogue TV signals will be replaced by a “stronger digital signal”.

The process will continue with South West Scotland in 2009 and most other parts of Scotland in 2010. The Black Hill transmitter, which includes Glasgow, will complete the switch in 2011.

Transmitter group and area TV region Switchover timing

Selkirk Border November 6 2008
Caldbeck * Border Q2 2009
Angus STV North 2010
Rosemarkie STV North 2010
Knockmore STV North 2010
Eitshal STV North 2010
Durris STV North 2010
Bressay STV North 2010
Rumster Forest STV North 2010
Keelylang Hill STV North 2010
Craigkelly STV Central 2010
Darvel STV Central 2010
Rosneath STV Central 2010
Black Hill STV Central 2011

* Caldbeck also serves Cumbria and the Isle of Man

Source: Digital UK