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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The Scran Christmas Special
A very merry welcome to the Scran Christmas special! While Christmas will be different this year, we can still enjoy a nice plate of food, which is what this episode is all about, whatever your diet.
Our first guests will be sure to warm your hearts...
44 min
102
200 years of Johnnie Walker
On this week's episode of Scran, we partnered with Johnnie Walker to celebrate 200 years of the brand.
On this episode, host Rosalind Erskine is joined by Head of Whisky Outreach at Diageo and the author of ‘A Long Stride’, Nicolas Morgan. Published...
37 min
103
Scran turns one - the best bits from seasons on...
On this episode we are celebrating a whole year of Scran.
From our first episode at Edinburgh's Christmas market, to recording in lockdown, host Rosalind Erskine and guest specialist reporter Caitlyn Dewar discuss the highlights and funny bits of the...
33 min
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Talking whisky with Sam Heughan
On this episode of Scran, host Rosalind Erskine is joined by a very special guest: Outlander star Sam Heughan.
Sam is a Scottish actor who is best known for playing warrior Jamie Fraser in Outlander, the historical drama TV show based on the novel...
22 min
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World-renowned chefs Michel Roux Jnr. and Stevi...
This week features not one but two chefs from Michelin star restaurants: Michel Roux Jr. and Stevie McLaughlin.
The first part of the episode features Rosalind's visit to Crossbasket Castle to meet Michel Roux Jr. Michel now runs Le Gavorche, one of...
41 min
106
Celebrating International Scottish Gin Day
This week on Scran we chat all things Scottish gin with Gin Cooperative founders Natalie and Martin Reid, and Sean Murphy, author of the book 'Gin Galore'.
With International Scottish Gin Day falling on 24 October this year, Martin and Natalie...
40 min
107
Down at the pumpkin patch
As Halloween is just around the corner, this episode of Scran is all about pumpkins.
Rosalind finally gets back on the road again to visit two pumpkin farms - Arnprior in Stirling and Kilduff in East Lothian.
Opened in 2015, Arnprior was one of the...
35 min
108
How the malt riots led to the birth of whisky
This week Scran takes a look back at Glasgow's malt riots and how they kick-started the whisky industry we know and love today.
Joining Rosalind are Emily Coyle, brand development manager at the Glasgow Distillery company, and Norry Wilson, founder...
34 min
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The future of Scottish food and drink - with Ma...
This week's Scran takes a look at the health of Scotland's food and drink sector - and a look back at the 2020 Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight.
Joining Rosalind are guests James Withers, Scotland Food and Drink CEO, and Mairi Gougeon, Minister for...
20 min
110
A culinary tour of the Highlands
Scran is taking a culinary tour of Scotland, chatting to a range of local legends about their businesses, produce and their community.
This week, Rosalind is on a socially distant tour of the Highlands chatting to various entrepreneurs about why...
38 min
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A culinary tour of Scotland's central belt
On this episode, Rosalind's culinary tour of Scotland takes her to the central belt. She talks to business owners about their passion for their work and why the local food scene has lots to offer.
Scott Smith, chef and Root to Market founder...
41 min
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A culinary tour of North East Scotland
This episode of Scran is brought to you in partnership Scotland food and drink and today marks the launch of the Scottish food and drink fortnight from the 5th - 20th September.
Scran will take a culinary tour around Scotland, chatting to a range of...
36 min
113
Scran on the road - part two
This week is the second part of our Scran on the road series.
On this episode, Rosalind travels from Speyside to the Moray coast to speak to business owners and staff about reopening following lockdown.
Firstly, Rosalind chats to owner of Bootlegger's...
42 min
114
Scran on the road - part one
Welcome to our first 'Scran on the Road' episode! This week, host Rosalind Erskine starts her engine and ventures to the Craigellachie Hotel in Speyside to see what the offering is now that doors are open.
Kevin Smith, managing director at the hotel,...
47 min
115
Sourcing the best seafood
Eating locally caught seafood isn't something we do enough of in the UK. But with over 100 different species of fish caught in UK waters, why not give it a try?
In this episode of Scran, Rosalind discusses a campaign called Sea For Yourself, which is...
62 min
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Scran outtakes and best bits so far - bonus epi...
From unheard outtakes to adventures across Scotland, on this bonus episode of Scran, Rosalind Erskine takes you through some of her favourite moments of series one and two.
Expect awkward breathing, laughter and weird and wonderful food favourites.
30 min
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What to expect now restaurants and bars are open
It has been a long four months of lockdown, but finally indoor hospitality can reopen in Scotland. On this episode Rosalind chats to Stevie McLaughlin, head chef of Scotland's only two Michelin star restaurant - Restaurant Andrew Fairlie - about...
47 min
118
The rise of Scottish rum - the expert's guide
On this episode of Scran, Rosalind finds out more about the growing trend for distilling Scottish rum.
Often cited as the next big thing following on from Scottish gin, the production of rum has been steadily growing in Scotland over the last two to...
47 min
119
Family drams with Billy and Alistair Walker - p...
In this episode of Scran, recorded ahead of Father's Day, Rosalind chats to Billy and Alistair Walker about how whisky has shaped their careers.
Nick Nairn also joins Rosalind on a call to discuss his career highlights - from being the youngest...
51 min
120
Nick Nairn on the crisis facing restaurants - p...
On this episode of Scran, Rosalind chats to celebrity chef Nick Nairn about the current crisis and its effects on the hospitality industry - and how restaurants are adapting.
Nick also talks about what he's been enjoying cooking at home in lockdown...
38 min
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The healthier beer revolution - and Nick Nairn'...
This week, Rosalind chats to two pioneers of the beer industry who are offering healthier alternatives to classic pints.
Jason Clarke, creative Director of Genius Brewing, discusses their craft light lager and their mission to provide quality craft...
40 min
122
The expert's guide to whisky - with Blair Bowma...
This week Rosalind chats to a range of whisky experts in the lead up to World Whisky Day on 16 May.
Blair Bowman, author, whisky consultant and founder of World Whisky Day, talks about why and how he founded the day, his journey into whisky and how...
56 min
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How Scotland's food industry can overcome the c...
Welcome to season two of Scran - the podcast that's passionate about food and drink.
We are now airing fortnightly and this week we delve into the coronavirus crisis and lockdown - and how the food and drink industry is coping.
Rosalind is joined by...
51 min
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The secrets of the Birch tree - with Birken Tree
Welcome to series two of Scran - the podcast that's passionate about food and drink.
We are now airing fortnightly and this week, listeners are invited to take a stroll in some ancient woodlands in Perthshire as host Rosalind Erskine chats to...
31 min
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Secrets of a wine connoisseur - with Diana Thom...
Do you know how to pair wine and food? Does glass shape really affect wine taste? This week Scran answers all these questions and more as Rosalind chats to founder of Wine Events Scotland Diana Thomson.
Diana hosted Edinburgh's first Fizz Feast...
27 min