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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Behind the scenes at Gleneagles - with executiv...
This week Rosalind goes behind the scenes at one of Scotland's most famous hotels - Gleneagles - to chat to executive chef Simon Attridge.
Simon chats about Scotland's larder and its influence on the menus at Gleneagles, what it was like to gain a...
30 min
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The story of Beers Without Beards - with Amelie...
If you're a woman who loves beer then Beers Without Beards - a group for women who like beer and would like to get together to enjoy it in good company - is worth checking out.
To celebrate International Women's Day we sit down and talk craft beer...
24 min
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Pirates, smugglers and illicit distilling - the...
Whisky is one of Scotland's major exports as well as a huge tourism driver. But did you know that some whisky history also includes illicit distilling, pirates and vagabonds? This week we delve into just that with the Glengoyne story, as told by their...
30 min
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Celebrating women in the hospitality industry -...
With International Women's Day just around the corner, this week Scran is celebrating women in the hospitality industry with a live recording from a special fundraising dinner at Eusebi's in Glasgow.
Rosalind chats to owner Giovanna Eusebi about her...
25 min
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The community spirit behind Scotland's favourit...
Unless you've been living under a rock, you won't have escaped the seemingly unstoppable rise of Scottish gin.
One brand that seems to encapsulate the ethos of championing not just local produce but a sense of community is the Isle of Harris Gin....
32 min
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How to forage - and Valentine's dining tips
Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is just around the corner and it's one of the most popular nights of the year to dine out.
This week, love is in the air as host Rosalind Erskine chats to chef Paul Wedgwood, owner of Royal Mile eatery Wedgwood the...
13 min
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How craft beer conquered the world - with Brewd...
Even if you're not a beer drinker, the name Brewdog won't have escaped your attention in recent years. From humble beginnings in 2007 they've grown to become a global brand with 82 bars around the world.
This week Rosalind ventures up to Ellon to...
39 min
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Burns Night Special: the expert's guide on what...
Great chieftain o' the pudding-race!
This week we celebrate the culinary traditions of Burns Night, with expert tips on haggis and whisky.
Rosalind is joined by Mark Thomson, the brand ambassador for Scotland for Glenfiddich, who recites 'Address to...
29 min
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The secrets of Chinese cooking - with Glasgow c...
This week we'll get you out of the January blues and into the rhythm of 2020, and we'll talk about Veganuary and Chinese New year all in the same episode.
Host Rosalind Erksine chats to Lychee Oriental founder and chef, Jimmy Lee about his Chinese...
16 min