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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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41:50

*Bonus Episode* Johnnie Walker Princes Street Visitor...

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2021/09/10

This special bonus episode of Scran was recorded at the newly opened Johnnie Walker Visitor Experience on Princes Street in Edinburgh. Rosalind went along to check out Diageo's £185million investment in the old Fraser's building.You'll be given a sneak peak into what you can expect to experience on a tour including hearing from Master Blender Emma Walker, Senior Experience Ambassador Gordon Houston, the wonderful retiree-turned-Tour Guide Les Defesche, Chief Sustainability Officer Ewan Andrew and

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39:22

Wild Water for whisky

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2021/09/03

On this episode of Scran, Rosalind takes a deep dive into a relatively new business - Larkfire - a canned Scottish water company that is billed as wild water for whisky.Rosalind is joined by James Mcintosh and Alan Moffat from Larkfire alongside whisky consultant Mitch Bechard to discuss how a dram in a London pub led to James travelling around Scotland to find the most neutral water available in order to can it for Larkfire. We also chat about the significance of the name and how James and Alan

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37:48

Meet the new kids on the Scottish rum block

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2021/08/20

On this episode of Scran, Rosalind chats to Fraser Graham from Cabezon Beverage.Cabezon together with Lost Loch distillery in Aboyne, launched a botanical rum last year, making them one of the newer kids on the burgeoning scottish rum block. Rosalind spoke to Fraser about the rum scene in Scotland, changing tastes and appetites for local produce, rum cocktails and how taking Buckfast to a desert island may be a great idea…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:19

Exploring Speyside's rich history and whisky trail

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2021/08/06

On this episode of Scran, Rosalind took a tour of the newly opened Glenlivet visitor centre in Speyside and spoke to master distiller Alan Winchester. She was also joined on Zoom by Glen Moray’s Iain Allan to discuss whisky tourism, and the malt whisky trail.Alan Winchester has worked in whisky all his career, from the cooperage to master distiller at The Glenlivet. Alan joined Rosalind on site at the distillery to chat about whisky history, smuggling, working with the national trust and his

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36:45

New ventures and old habits with chefs Derek...

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2021/07/16

On this episode of Scran, host Rosalind Erskine sits down to chat about food, career moves, crisps, whisky and nurturing new talent with chefs Derek Johnstone and Mark Donald.Derek, who was the first winner of MasterChef: The Professionals, moved from his role at Borthwick Castle, an exclusive-use venue near Gorebridge to take over and develop three restaurants within the Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews.Also earlier this year, Mark Donald left his role as head chef of the Michelin starred Number One

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64:21

Scran on the road 2021 part two

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2021/07/02

On this second part of our Scran on the Road series on Islay, Rosalind discovers some of the drams and drinks that have made the island famous. To find out more about Islay spirits, Rosalind chats to the visitor centre manager at Bunnahabhain, Billy Sinclair, owner of Islay Gin Audrey Gow, owner of Kilchoman distillery Anthony Wills and Ardbeg’s visitor centre manager, Jackie Thomson.Tune in to hear their favourite spots on Islay, desert island drams, what the last year and a half has been like

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57:59

Scran on the road 2021 part one

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2021/06/18

Now that we can travel around Scotland again, Scran on the road is back.Over the next two episodes, Rosalind heads to Islay to discover the draw it has for visitors - from whisky tourism to amazing seafood.On part one of Scran on the road, Rosalind chats to head chef at the Machrie, Darren Velvick, retired fisherman turned sea tour guide, Harold Hasting and owner of Glenegedale House, Emma Clark.Tune in to find out what to expect when visiting Islay and the guests' top spots to visit, what attracts

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69:57

Exploring the rise of artisan salt in Scotland

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2021/05/28

On this episode of Scran, Rosalind takes a deep dive into the world of artisan Scottish sea salt. She's joined by guests Greogrie Marshall from Blackthorn Salt, Darren Peattie from the East Neuk Salt Company and Anna Hock from Orsay Sea Salt.Gregorie discusses the inspiration for his eye catching blockthorn salt tower, located in Ayr and explains how it works. He also explains the differences in salt and whether or not we can expect to see a dedicated salt spa any time soon.Anna and Darren are just

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48:50

Exploring the best of Scotland's coffee scene

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2021/05/14

On this episode of Scran, we get the kettle on and sit down for a coffee with Dear Green founder Lisa Lawson and Figment Coffee's Neil Glover. Lisa and Neil discuss the ongoing coffee craze from 90s cafe culture to now, coffee buzzword, their favourite drinks and how to ensure sustainability and ethical practises. Rosalind is also joined by producer Morven to chat their favourite coffees and partake in a quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:59

Debunking whisky myths & favourite drams from experts

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2021/04/30

On this episode of Scran, host Rosalind Erskine is joined by a panel of whisky experts - James Campbell from Spirit of Speyside, author and OurWhisky co-founder Becky Paskin and consultant Blair Bowman. The panel discuss their favourite drams in a whisky show and tell, debunk whisky myths, chat about the magic of Speyside, give tips on tasting whisky and talk about what's happening in the industry this spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:46

Distilling in the rainforest, foraging & how...

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2021/04/23

On this episode of Scran, host Rosalind Erskine is joined by Hendrick's master distiller Lesley Gracie who discusses how and why she created the 'unusual gin' back in the 90s. Hendrick's is often cited as having helped kick off the current Scottish gin boom, something which Lesley also chats about. As well as this, we find out more about her expedition to the Venezuelan Amazon rainforest and what she found there - and how it influenced a one-off gin. Lesley also reveals her favourite way to drink

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44:38

The story of Arbikie - from field to bottle to...

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2021/04/16

On this episode of Scran, host Rosalind Erskine is joined by Arbikie co-founder Iain Stirling. Arbikie Estate is a family-owned working farm perched on the east coast of Angus. Iain chats about how his family have farmed the land - on the Angus coast - for centuries and why he and his brothers decided to establish a distillery on site. Iain also discusses Nadar, the business's climate positive pea spirits, as well as their foray into single malt whisky after the success of their rye whisky. Tune in

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25:51

Chef Lorna McNee on her career so far

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2021/03/28

On the latest episode of Scran, host Rosalind Erskine is joined by head chef of Cail Bruich Lorna McNee to talk about her impressive career to date.From humble origins working as a kitchen porter in an Italian restaurant to training with the late Andrew Fairlie and winning the Great British Menu in 2019.Cail Bruich was recently awarded a Michelin star - the first in the city for 18 years.Lorna talks about how working with Andrew Fairlie has shaped her work ethos and why taking the best of Scottish

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7:13

Scran celebrating women in the food and drink...

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2021/03/22

Rachel is a mum of two and the Managing Director of Hidden Lane Brewery in Glasgow. Rachel started her career aged just 13 working in hospitality and this sparked a lifelong passion for the industry. She worked in cafes, hotels, bars and nightclubs, building a rich understanding of the various environments and styles of customer service. Eventually she worked for Budweiser and Diageo, where her love of and passion for beer developed. She took a career break to look after her kids and support her

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7:36

Scran celebrating women in the food and drink...

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2021/03/19

Julie is a Malaysian cook, food writer and broadcaster from Glasgow who owns the Kopitiam, a small Malaysian night time cafe in Shawlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:25

Scran celebrating women in the food and drink...

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2021/03/15

Jacine is co-founder of Matugga Distillers, which launched the first rum distillery in Central Scotland in 2018. Together with her husband Paul (Head Distiller), Jacine produces award-winning artisanal rums that are handcrafted from scratch at the family-owned distillery in Livingston. Jacine is a Chartered Professional Marketer and has over 20 years’ experience in media, marketing and business development with major global companies and consulting firms in the U.K and the U.S. She has two daughters

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36:59

Talking homebaking and Scottish produce with GBBO...

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2021/03/12

On this episode of Scran, Rosalind is joined by The Great British Bake Off winner, Peter Sawkins. Peter discusses how he got into baking, Scottish influences in his bakes, what it was like being on the show and his new role as an ambassador for the new campaign from Scotland Food and Drink titled Scotland brings so much to the table.Chef Barry Bryson also joins Rosalind on a call to discuss the importance of seasonal produce, how best to shop and cook with local, seasonal produce as well as

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5:25

Scran celebrating women in the food and drink...

Scran ·

2021/03/12

Giselle is a co founder and Director of Bellfield Brewery, a microbrewery in Edinburgh’s Abbeyhill that produces exclusively gluten free and vegan beer. Started in late 2015, Bellfield is now a well known brand in the Free From space, with seven beers in bottle, can, mini cask and keg and draught. Bellfield has a taproom, beer garden and brewhouse. Giselle also works as a PR consultant/Director at Pagoda PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:40

Scran celebrating women in the food and drink...

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2021/03/09

Gemma grew up on the Isle of Lewis in the Hebrides of Scotland. After studying Russian Language at the University of Glasgow, she worked at The Balvenie distillery studying the art of making whisky and looking after visitors from around the world. Gemma’s whisky journey brought her from Speyside to Stateside, New York City, where she travelled the country as Ambassador for Balvenie. Today Gemma resides in Speyside and now as Global Ambassador for Balvenie, connects with drinkers around the world

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5:40

Scran celebrating women in the food and drink...

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2021/03/05

Diana Thompson has over 30 years’ experience within the wine and hospitality industry, including working overseas and national and international roles in the UK.A Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certified tutor, after working independently withhotels and restaurants for 12 years, Diana launched Wine Events Scotland in 2016 during thefirst Fizz Feast annual festival, and works with producers and consumers, holding wineworkshops, tastings and events across the UK.Diana has received numerous

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