List of River City characters introduced in 2016–2017

River City is a long running BBC Scotland soap opera from Scotland. This is a list of characters who first appeared on the programme during 2016 and 2017.

Maggie McLean

Maggie McLean
River City character
Portrayed by	Kathryn Howden
Duration	2017–present
Classification	Present

Maggie McLean is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Kathryn Howden.^[1]

Maggie has an abusive brother John.^[2] She killed Joe Dunn.^[3][4] In 2018, Maggie reveals she is a victim of rape and incest.^[5]

Kim O'Hara

Kim O'Hara
River City character
Portrayed by	Frances Thorburn
Duration	2016–2024
Classification	Present
In-universe information Mother Isobel MacKenzie Spouse Simon Monroe (previously) Bob O'Hara Sons Mackenzie O'Hara

Kim O'Hara (also Monroe) is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City portrayed by Kathryn Howden.^[6] Her storylines, from a broken down marriage with Bob O'Hara and health complications that saw her undergo a heart transplant.^[7]

In 2024, she survives a car crash that takes the life of Bernie O'Hara.^[8]

Greig Roth

Greig Roth
River City character
Portrayed by	Glen Wallace
Duration	2016–2018
Classification	Former
In-universe information Wife Lorna Roth Daughters Frankie Roth Katie Roth

Greig Roth is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Glen Wallace.^[9] He was introduced in 2016 alongside his wife Lorna (Alana Hood) and daughters Frankie (Lorna McMenemy) and Katie (Libby Dye).^[10]

Lorna Roth

Lorna Roth
River City character
Portrayed by	Alana Hood
Duration	2016
Appears in	11 October 2016
Classification	Former
In-universe information Husband Greig Roth Daughters Frankie Roth Katie Roth

Lorna Roth is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Alana Hood.^[9] She was introduced in 2016 alongside her husband Greig (Glen Wallace) and daughters Frankie (Lorna McMenemy) and Katie (Libby Dye).^[10]

Frankie Roth

Frankie Roth
River City character
Portrayed by	Lorna McMenemy
Duration	2016–2018
Classification	Former
In-universe information Father Greig Roth Mother Lorna Roth Sisters Katie Roth

Frankie Roth is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Lorna McMenemy.^[9] She was introduced in 2016 alongside her parents Greig (Glen Wallace) and Lorna (Alana Hood) and sister Katie (Libby Dye).^[10]

She dated Angus Lindsay and dealt with bulimia.^[11]

Katie Roth

Katie Roth
River City character
Portrayed by	Libby Dye
Duration	2016–2020
Classification	Former
In-universe information Father Greig Roth Mother Lorna Roth Sisters Frankie Roth

Katie Roth is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Libby Dye.^[9] She was introduced in 2016 alongside her parents Greig (Glen Wallace) and Lorna (Alana Hood) and sister Frankie (Lorna McMenemy).^[10]

Mackenzie O'Hara

Mackenzie O'Hara
River City character
Portrayed by	Connor McPhelim
Duration	2017–present
Classification	Present

Mackenzie O'Hara is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Connor McPhelim. He is the son of Kim O'Hara (Frances Thorburn).^[12]

Dougie Patterson

Dougie Patterson
River City character
Portrayed by	Stewart Porter
Duration	2017–2018
Classification	Present
In-universe information Daughters Poppy Patterson

Dougie Patterson is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Stewart Porter.^[13]

Charlotte Crozier

Charlotte Crozier
River City character
Portrayed by	Daisy Veldhoven
Duration	2017–2020
Classification	Present
In-universe information Grandfathers Lenny Murdoch

Charlotte Crozier (also Murdoch) is a fictional character from the long-running BBC Scotland soap opera River City played by Daisy Veldhoven.^[14]