Scran

From the humble haggis supper to the finest single malt, Scotland's food and drink scene is as unique as the nation itself. Rosalind Erskine, The Scotsman's Food and Drink Editor, is joined by guests and experts to give you an insight into what's cooking in Scotland. If you like a good bit of scran, this is the podcast for you.

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Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling, Favourite Sc...
Rosalind speaks to Martin Compston and Phil McHugh about their Scottish and Norwegian adventures and much more
26 min
52
Bonus Episode - The Scotch Whisky experience an...
Join Rosalind as she brings the stories behind Scotland's food and drink industry to life
36 min
53
Up Helly Aa - an unparalleled experience
Exploring Shetland's food, drink, culture and traditions
46 min
54
The changing face of the dairy industry
Join Rosalind as she brings the stories behind Scotland's food and drink industry to life
45 min
55
The Rise and Rise of the Cocktail with Iain McP...
Join Rosalind as she brings the stories behind Scotland's food and drink industry to life
25 min
56
Christmas Special Part 2 2023 - Cheese, cocktai...
Join Rosalind as she continues her Christmas adventures with lots of tips for entertaining and gifting this holiday season
53 min
57
Christmas Special Part 1 2023 - Adding Italian ...
Rosalind brings you the first of two Scran Christmas specials for 2023
38 min
58
Bonus episode - The Borders Distillery: breathi...
Join Rosalind as she brings the stories behind Scotland's food and drink industry to life
38 min
59
The rise of wild dining
Rosalind explores the growing trend of wild dining with Wild Kabn's William Hamer
24 min
60
Whisky Witches, lotions and potions
From the women who distilled whisky and were framed as witches to the modern day applications of herbal remedies of yore
37 min
61
The long-awaited Harris whisky
Rosalind goes to Harris to learn about the long-awaited whisky - The Hearach
30 min
62
Bonus Episode - Unique Uist's utter charm
Rosalind discovers the rich and enticing produce being created by islanders on Uist
52 min
63
Oysters ahoy! Scran goes fishing
Rosaling visits Stranraer to catch the first oyster of the season and hear all about the upcoming oyster festival
24 min
64
Bonus Episode - World Class Cocktails and Innov...
We explore STIR - a Johnnie Walker Princes Street Collaboration with Michelin starred chef team of James and Maria Close
37 min
65
Dipping into the latest drink trends
A look at what's trending in cocktails and coffee
38 min
66
A foodie's day out at the Festivals
Rosalind spends a day experiencing food and drink shows at Edinburgh's famous festivals
47 min
67
Meet the chefs at the top of their game
Scran award winners talk to Rosalind
35 min
68
Unusual Scottish food and drink businesses
Female entrepreneurs share their journeys
41 min
69
Bonus Episode - Exploring the world of Johnnie ...
Discovering the malts that combine to create Johnnie Walker's iconic blends.
31 min
70
Growing at Greenfields - building a bountiful g...
Diana Yates shares her passion for gardening and growing her own food
39 min
71
Bonus Episode - Previewing the best of Scottish...
What visitors can expect from this year's Royal Highland Show
31 min
72
Exploring Wine with Oz Clarke and Diana Thompson
The wonderful world of wine
32 min
73
Celebrating women in whisky with Annabel Thomas...
A evening of Nc'Nean and Glenrothes whisky
39 min
74
All aboard! The challenges and charm of a float...
We explore the Royal Yacht Britannia's more petite but impressive sister ship Fingal
32 min
75
Exclusive - Unlocking 125 years of distilling a...
An exclusive look at an historic distillery and how it has evolved in its 125 years
31 min