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Howard Simpson, head of news and current affairs at BBC Scotland, said: "The launch of Breakfast marks a new chapter in the history of BBC Radio Scotland's morning news service for audiences. "BBC Scotland News is more important than ever now in the disinformation age and the programme will have the journalistic rigour and depth our listeners have come to expect, with Martin and Laura bringing their distinctive energy, insight, and warmth He also thanked Gary Robertson and Laura Maxwell for their "outstanding" work on Good Morning Scotland, adding: "I'm delighted they'll be bringing their talent to other roles in our news and current affairs output." Robertson said it had been "a privilege" to present Good Morning Scotland for the last 19 years, and that he was excited to take on The Sunday Show full-time. He will also host the hour-long radio news programme on Saturdays between 0800 and 0900. Maxwell said: "I've loved waking up Scotland with the news every morning and now I'm looking forward to joining listeners later in the day." Geissler said he could not wait to get started on the new programme. "Having spent 35 years in television, I've only come to radio relatively recently, and I love it," he added. Maciver, who is currently a presenter on Reporting Scotland: News at Seven, said it was "a thrill to be part of this new chapter".
