10 Facts About Jim Gellatly

Jim Gellatly presented Drivetime on XFM Scotland until its closure.

Jim Gellatly began as a volunteer for Moray Firth Radio in Inverness in the late 80s, moving to Northsound Radio in Aberdeen in the early 90s.

Jim Gellatly joined the launch of Glasgow-based radio station Beat 106 in November 1999.

Jim Gellatly is credited as the first radio DJ to play KT Tunstall, Glasvegas, Biffy Clyro, The Fratellis, Twin Atlantic, The Enemy, Sergeant and his hometown band The View.

Jim Gellatly featured in 'The Daily Record's Razz Hot 100' in 2007.

On 28 August 2008, Jim Gellatly left XFM Scotland, and on 3 October 2008 he began presenting The Music Bed on BBC Radio Scotland.

Jim Gellatly returned to the re-launched XFM Scotland in April 2014 to present the Drivetime show.

Jim Gellatly continues to present a two-hour New Music showcase on Amazing Radio, preceding the Top 40 show every Sunday afternoon.

Jim Gellatly appeared on Scottish TV in STV's search for Scotland's Greatest Album.

Jim Gellatly moved to the Falkland Islands with BFBS in January 2022 to present the Breakfast Show there before returning to the Edinburgh operation in July 2022.