Figures reveal 56 per cent drop in Scottish music plays at BBC Radio Scotland

BBC Radio Scotland was found to have played 57% less emerging Scottish artists in the past six months. (Image: Colin Mearns)

CRITICISM of BBC Radio Scotland is mounting as new figures show a marked drop in the station’s support for Scottish music.

The station previously spotlighted the country's unsigned and undiscovered talent, but according to figures from Culturalvandalism.info, in the last six months, 56% fewer emerging Scottish artists have been played.