Digital UK, the body leading the process, announced that the start date for digital switchover in Scotland will be November 6 and conclude in 2011.  

Scottish Borders will become the first area to switch when analogue TV signals are turned off from the Selkirk transmitter next November. The rolling process will continue with south-west Scotland in 2009 and conclude with the Black Hill transmitter area, which includes Glasgow, in 2011. 

Paul Hughes, national manager for Scotland, Digital UK, who will oversee the campaign in the STV Central and North areas said: “Around 80 per cent of Scots already have some form of digital television, but only around half of all TVs in the home are converted. So it’s a huge challenge to complete switchover in Scotland between 2008 and 2011. Some people will find the process easier than others, and there will be special help for those who need it most. 

“Switchover is happening throughout the UK and across the world, so it’s an essential change to keep Scotland at the forefront of broadcasting. The end result will be the world-class broadcasting system that Scottish viewers deserve.”  

Information explaining the switchover will be sent to every home in Scotland over the coming weeks. Alternatively, visit www.digitaluk.co.uk for more information.