List of River City characters introduced in 2014–2015


River City is a BBC Scotland soap opera from Scotland. This is a list of characters who first appeared on the programme during 2014 and 2015.

Frank Paton

Frank Paton is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Paul Thomas Hickey. Frank is a corrupt local councillor.
Frank Paton murders Raymond Henderson.

Patrick Adams

Patrick Adams is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Gerard Miller.
Patrick is the step-son of Scarlett O'Hara from her first marriage to abusive ex-husband Paddy. He had a storyline about child sexual abuse. Patrick also dealt with confusion regarding his sexuality.

Buster Doyle

Brian 'Buster' Doyle is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Grado. He made his first appearance on 4 January 2015.
Like his actor, Buster is also a wrestler.

Sandra Devlin

Sandra Devlin is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Caroline Paterson. In 2004, she played the role of Patricia Cullen. Sandra is described as a "no-nonsense social worker". She deals with the case of Finn Mackay and his foster parents Will Cooper and Robbie Fraser.

Finn Mackay

Finlay Mackay is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Sonny Green. He has a conflict with his foster parents Will Cooper and Robbie Fraser. Finn trashes Robbie's salon and self-inflicts injuries falsely accusing Will of attacking him.

Alan Lindsay

Alan Lindsay is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Stephen McCole.
In 2014 he joined alongside his son Angus Lindsay and daughter Kirsty Lindsay.

Angus Lindsay

Angus Lindsay is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Scott Fletcher. He is the best friend of Bob O'Hara.
In 2014 he joined alongside his father Alan Lindsay and sister Kirsty Lindsay.

Kirsty Lindsay

Kirsty 'Lindsay' is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Bobby Rainsbury.
In 2014 she joined alongside her father Alan Lindsay and brother Angus Lindsay.

Rhona Lindsay

Rhona Lindsay is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Jo Freer. She is the estranged wife of Alan Lindsay and mother to Angus Lindsay and Kirsty Lindsay. Rhona left her family to move to Dubai.

Caitlin McLean

Caitlin McLean is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Gayle Telfer Stevens. Her character is described as fiery.

Jenny McLean

Jenny McLean is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Christine Steel. She is the daughter of single mother Caitlin.

Drew McLean

Drew McLean is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City. He was originally played by Benjamin Nugent before Martin Bell took the role in 2024.
In 2016, Drew was used in a storyline around self-harm. For the portrayal, River City won best soap award at the Mind Media Awards 2016.

Ruby McLean

Ruby McLean is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City. She was originally played by Toniann Christie before Zindzi Hudson took over the role in 2018. Ruby was groomed by police officer Joe Dunn.

Angel Delaney

Angel Delaney is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Hanna Stanbridge.

Erin Gunn

Erin Gunn is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Emma Hartley-Miller.

AJ Jandhu

Amandeep 'AJ' Jandhu is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Sanjeev Kohli.
He is the husband of Annie Jandhu and father of Harry Jandhu.

Annie Murdoch

Annie Murdoch is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Dawn Steele.
She is the wife of AJ Jandhu and mother of Harry Jandhu. She had an affair with Alex McAllister.
Annie left in 2018.

Harry Jandhu

Harry Jandhu is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Manpreet Bachu.
He is the husband of Annie Murdoch and AJ Jandhu.

Alasdair Quinn

Alasdair Quinn is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Michael Mackenzie. Alasdair is a charity shop owner.

Gary Trenton

Gary Trenton is a fictional character from the BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by James Mackenzie. He is the father of Jenny McLean.