Biographies

Presenter, BBC Scotland

Catriona Shearer is the principal presenter of the morning bulletins on BBC One Scotland so she hasn't had a lie-in for nearly two years! She also presents the lunchtime edition of Reporting Scotland once a week.

Prior to TV news, Catriona's first on-screen presenting job was the online video podcast for BBC Scotland called News Weekly.

Newscaster turned quizmaster when Catriona presented a radio quiz series for BBC Radio Scotland called Soundbiters.

Catriona is a keen music fan and regular festival and gig goer. She indulges her passion for music by presenting the New Music Zone for BBC Scotland and revels in uncovering the next big thing for herself and the listeners.

Before joining the team in Glasgow, Catriona worked in Cardiff for BBC Radio Wales and co-presented the Saturday afternoon Sports programme Sportstime. She also worked as a producer across their light entertainment/lifestyle/music output.

Catriona has held many jobs in the Glasgow newsroom, from radio producer on Newsdrive, studio producer on Scotland Live and travel reporter on Good Morning Scotland to outputting the tv bulletins before swapping to a career in front of the camera.

Her journalistic career began after graduation in 2003 (BA Hons Journalism – Edinburgh Napier University).

Swapping Edinburgh for London, Catriona worked as a journalist/producer on BBC Radio Five Live's Breakfast programme, where she developed her journalistic skills but most importantly, her ability to get up early!

She also worked on the Drive programme, Midday News and Weekend Breakfast show.

Her love of music meant she was keen to be involved in Radio 1's specialist music programmes – even though it kept her up past her bedtime.