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Broadcasting and telecommunications facility in Scotland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Torosay transmitting station[1] is a television broadcasting facility on the Isle of Mull, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland (grid reference ND197385). It is owned and operated by Arqiva.
Mast height | 45 metres (148 ft) |
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Coordinates | 56.458°N 5.730°W |
Grid reference | ND19783854 |
Built | 1976 |
BBC region | BBC Scotland |
ITV region | STV Central |
It is located in the parish of Torosay in the foothills of Dùn da Ghaoithe, the second highest mountain in Mull. Although the mountain reaches 2,513 feet (766 m), the transmitter is at 1,401 feet (427 m).[1]
Torosay provides television signals to areas around Loch Linnhe and the Sound of Mull including Oban, Fort William, Lochaline, and to both Craignure and Tobermory on the Isle of Mull.[2]
Torosay is part of the STV Central TV region.[3]
It entered into service on 11 June 1976.[1]
As of 2023, Torosay broadcasts Digital Terrestrial Television on the following UHF frequencies[4]
Due to the local geography, Torosay provides a source for 21 relay transmitters.[5]
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