On this episode of Scran Rosalind finds out more about the Scotch Malt Whisky Society as it turns 40. Attending a global tasting event in Leith recently Rosalind speaks to the man who founded the society back in 1983, whisky legend, Pip Hills. They discuss everything from the history of the organisation to Pip's status as a pariah in whisky circles at one time and the interesting role The Scotsman newspaper played in the the society's success. Rosalind also met members of the society who have tr...
Mar 31, 2023•38 min•Season 6Ep. 21
On this special episode of Scran we look forward to the upcoming St James Quarter Seafood Festval. This is the second time this event will take place in Edinburgh's eating, drinking and retail mecca. Rosalind chat with Scotland's National Chef Gary MacLean who has some sage advice around DIY fish smoking as well as revealing when his next book will be available. Gary owns Creel Caught which is part of Bonnie and Wild, St James Quarter's marketplace and foodhall. Another thriving business under t...
Mar 17, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 20
On this episode of Scran Rosalind is joined by a very special guest, Glasgow's own Sam Heughan, star of cult TV hit Outlander, whisky entrepreneur, author, fitness enthusiast and much more. Rosalind and Sam met for lunch at The Wee Whisky Bar, part of Ubiquitous Chip in Glasgow. In a world exclusive, Sam shares with Rosalind his not-yet-released gin, a follow-up to Sassenach Whisky and tequila. Rosalind learns all about this new gin, the inspiration for it and the botanicals that go into making ...
Mar 03, 2023•39 min•Season 6Ep. 19
This week we are taking some time to look ahead to some of the most exciting food and drink events in Scotland for 2023. First up Rosalind talks to Romano Petrucci about the Stranraer Oyster Festival, born of a desire to inject some much needed tourism into the area, Romano tells us how the festival came about and about the only remaining wild oyster bed in the whole of Scotland which lies just off Stranraer. Next up Rosalind spoke to Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, an industry websit...
Feb 17, 2023•39 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Rosalind's guest this week has a strong pedigree in the hospitality industry and shares with her some of the lessons he's learned in his experience through the years. Piers Adam became one of the biggest names in bars and nightclubs in London in the 2000s but has in recent years. years turned his attention to Scotland. Having run famous venues such as Mahiki, The Punch bowl with Guy Ritchie, Whisky Mist and others, Piers has had his fair share of experience when it comes to opening businesses an...
Feb 03, 2023•33 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Welcome to this very special partnership episode of Scran where we have teamed up with Johnnie Walker Princes Street to bring you news of a fascinating collaboration. 2 years in the making, Johnnie Walker, a brand synonymous with Scotland, quality and heritage, has teamed up with Harris Tweed Hebrides to launch a new whisky complete with luxury packaging. This is the first of the ‘Johnnie Walker Princes Street Collective’ collaborations- a series that will bring together the world’s leading Scot...
Jan 25, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 16
It's still January so two things spring to mind, Veganuary and Burn's night and what a wonderful pairing for 2023. On this episode of Scran we look at the delightful ways to celebrate Burns night but doing so in a vegan manner. Rosalind talks to chef Emma Ray, a vegan chef with lots of hints and tips for anyone hosting a Burns supper or indeed attending one. We are very excited to share with you a Burns poem to celebrate the national bard, read by none other than Scottish actor James Cosmo - Vis...
Jan 20, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Welcome along to the first episode of Scran for 2023 and where better to begin than with a road trip? Rosalind made her way down the east coast to Berwickshire to visit some interesting food and drink businesses to learn more about their work. The businesses you'll hear about on the podcast are all part of the Scotland Starts Here campaign. FIrst stop on Rosalind's trip was the Allanton Inn, an historic building that has been serving locals and passerbys for hundreds of years. There she met owne...
Jan 06, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 14
On the second bumper Christmas episode of Scran for 2022, we've got everything from cocktail making to veggie prep and gift ideas, as well as learning about some Ukrainian Christmas traditions .First up Rosalind went along to the Hawksmoor in Edinburgh and spoke to Kyle Hamilton, the Assistant Bar Manager about some tips for Christmassy cocktails.Nothing says Christmas quite like a great cheese board does it? When visiting South Lanarkshire recently, producer Kelly spoke to Selina Cairns of Erri...
Dec 20, 2022•39 min
It's finally here - the first of our Scran Christmas Specials. This year we've been across the land talking to various suppliers, businesses and social enterprises all about our favourite time of year and what it means for them. Over the next two episodes you can expect tips for your Christmas dinner and cocktail making as well as ideas for gifts and eating out over the festive season. We'll talk to social enterprises and charities working to support people in crisis or difficulty this christmas...
Dec 02, 2022•36 min
This week Rosalind continues her amble around Fife where she visits Bowhouse - a part of the Balcaskie Estate, located in the heart of the East Neuk, between Elie and St Monans. Bowhouse aims to connect small growers and producers with restaurants and shoppers, giving everyone better access to local ingredients and produce. There are on site producers who operate from there permanently as well as others who run stalls on their market weekends.Rosalind speaks to Rosie Jack, Manager at Bowhouse wh...
Nov 25, 2022•41 min
On this episode of Scran Rosalind travels to the North East of Fife to meet Peter Crawford of Naughton Cider. Peter tells Rosalind all about cider's history, the process for making his cider (mostly by hand) and how champagne plays a huge part in this process. They also chat about his other business Sips Champagne - inspired by his student days working in Oddbins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 18, 2022•38 min
Do you have an 'Appetite for Adventure'? Well, if so, then this may be the podcast for you! On this episode of Scran, Rosalind is joined by Lee Craigie and Ghillie Basan who were part of this sustainable food and travel project. Appetite for Adventure was created to celebrate Scotland's Year of Stories 2022 and to promote sustainable active travel and food tourism through hostelling. Hostelling Scotland teamed up with Adventure Syndicate for this project where, Lee, an ex-professional mountain b...
Oct 28, 2022•36 min
On this week's Scran Rosalind is joined by TIk Tok star the Hebridean Baker aka Coinneach Macleod. Coinneach tells Rosalind about how his social media following took off overnight and how he was once referred to as 'how a shortbread cookie might sound if it came to life'. They talk about Coinnleach's love of his home and his native Gaelic and the infamous Scottish deep fried Mars Bar. With a new book just released, 'My Scottish Island Kitchen', Coinnleach shares his passion for Hebridean cuisine...
Oct 14, 2022•27 min
This week we are in beautiful Lanarkshire, in the heart of Scotland, an area with a long tradition of food production. Rosalind went along to visit some of the businesses who now make up Lanarkshire Larder, a regional food group that includes food and drinks producers, restaurants, cafes, pubs, hotels and farm shops, all of whom share a passion about the provenance and quality of products they sell.First up, everyone's favourite - cheese. Rosalind met Selina Cairns who runs Errington cheese and ...
Sep 30, 2022•59 min
This week we're revisiting a topic close to our hearts, Scottish Gi. Making gin, selling gin, promoting gin, writing about gin and well, drinking gin - we've got it all this week. But we're also asking if Gin's time has come. Are we passed the peak and is Gin's time in the sun drawing to a close?First up Rosalind speaks to Sean Murphy, whisky and gin expert and author of two books on Scottish gin. Sean has been researching the very best in Scottish gin particularly and he talks about why he thin...
Sep 16, 2022•46 min
Have you ever looked at the remains of an old building or castle and thought - what would it be like to restore it and open it as a restaurant? Well, that's exactly what we'll be talking about on this episode of Scran.Rosalind recently travelled to Mingary Castle, on the west coast of Scotland in Ardnamurchan Estate where she met with Chef Patron Colin Nicolson and his partner, general manager and co-owner Jessica Thompson who have set about making this restaurant with rooms a success despite th...
Sep 02, 2022•30 min
On this episode of Scran you'll learn all about gin, how it's made, its very colourful history and how Edinburgh has figured in its story to-date. More specifically we'll be hearing all about Edinburgh Gin, which is fast becoming an institution in the gin world.Starting with a trip to Edinburgh's botanical gardens, Rosalind meets Phillip Kingscott, Edinburgh Gin's Experiential Ambassador and Dr Greg Kenicer - who has been instrumental in the development of their 1670 edition. Prepared to be amaz...
Aug 19, 2022•52 min
On this episode of Scran Rosalind travels to the Campbeltown Malts Festival which returned this year after a two-year absence. Rosalind meets various representatives of the whisky industry to hear about how the area is experiencing a rebirth and looking towards a very healthy future for whisky production and tourism.In this episode you will hear from David Alan, Director of Sales and Marketing at Springbank and Glengyle Distilleries, Iain McAlistair, Master Distiller at Glen Scotia, Becky Paskin...
Aug 05, 2022•44 min
Welcome to this bonus episode of Scran. We all know the summer brings some wonderful outdoor eating and drinking experiences to Scotland. One such event, The Edinburgh Food Festival, is returning to its home in Assembly George Square Gardens and features a plethora of amazing food and drink experiences. Scran Producer Kelly Crichton went along to catch up with some of the vendors to see how their festival is going and what they have on offer. She also speaks to Alex Fitzhowle who produces the ev...
Jul 27, 2022•27 min
Welcome to Series 6 of Scran!On this episode of Scran Rosalind is discussing a topic she finds very interesting, old and rare whisky, record breaking amounts spent on whisky and how the digital world is impacting the industry.A few months back Rosalind went along to the Distillers One of One auction - the first in a biennial series of auctions of ultra-rare Scottish whisky in aid of disadvantaged young people in Scotland.The auction took place In partnership with Sothebys and I went along and Ro...
Jul 22, 2022•36 min
We're on to episode 2 of our two-part special on Feis Ile 2022. On this podcast Rosalind continues her exploration of this unique and highly popular festival. Rosalind speaks to more producers, visits more distilleries and goes on a magical mystery tour, but believe it or not, it's not all whisky!You will hear many different voices on this episode including two really interesting conversations with Bunnahabhain's new master distiller Brendan McCarron, who shares his vision for the whisky, and wi...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr
We have produced 2 special episodes of Scran all about that whisky drinker's mecca - Feis Ile. Across these episodes you'll get a sense of what being at Feis Ile is like. Rosalind visits various distilleries, talks to producers from Islay and Jura and soaks up the wonderful music and entertainment. You will really get a feel for what it's like to be part of this special island community and this extremely popular week of events. Everything you will hear was recorded at the festival. On this epis...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr
On this episode of Scran Rosalind visits Badachro Distillery in Gairloch on the North West coast where she met Vanessa Quinn who gave her a tour of the facility. Her partner in life and business Gordon wasn't there that day but caught up with Rosalind via Zoom a few weeks later when he filled her in on how the business came about and how they are going from strength to strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2022•28 min
On this episode of Scran it's all about celebrating whisky - but at long last, we get to do it in person! Rosalind travelled north to experience the return of Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. With people attending from all over the world, she caught up with many directly involved in the festival, producers and those visiting simply to sample and enjoy the whisky. First up was a tour of Glenfiddich where guide Brian Weir gave a great insight into the history of this world famous brand and the ...
May 27, 2022•56 min
On this week's episode Rosalind visits the majestic Inverlochy Castle in Fort William. She sits down to chat with celebrity chef Michel Roux Jnr. whose namesake restaurant recently launched Seasgair - a new dining concept. This unique dining experience at the castle sees visitors transported back to the essence of when the castle when it was a private home. Rosalind also speaks to head chef Coalin Finn who tells her about how important it is to him that his staff are content at work, he says "Ha...
May 13, 2022•38 min
On this episode of Scran Rosalind continues her tour of the Highlands and meets with Philip Thompson, who runs Dornoch Castle with his family. Philip told Rosalind about how, along with his brother Simon, they have turned their passion for whisky into a new business with the opening of Dornoch Distillery. From its crowdfunding inception to their drive for sustainability, Phil shares the evolution of the business alongside the running of the hotel. Rosalind also meets head chef Grant McNicol. He ...
May 06, 2022•41 min
On this episode of Scran Rosalind heads north to The Torridon boutique resort in Wester Ross to meet owner and manager Dan Rose-Bristow and head Chef Paul Green. On her visit she was given a tour of the kitchen garden which supplies much of the produce used in the resort and acts as a focal point for staff and visitors alike. Rosalind chats with Dan about how he and his wife Rohaise took over her family business more than 20 years ago, building on the institution and creating a modern, boutique ...
Apr 29, 2022•44 min
On this episode Rosalind meets the fascinating trio of Unusual Ingredients; Jacob Thompson-Bell, Adam Martin and Caroline Hobkinson. They recently visited Glasgow as part of the Sonica 2022 festival where they led an immersive experience performance where audience members ate their way through the show all the while being played different music and sound effects. The aim of which is to show just how much what we hear can influence our taste and experience. Rosalind also visits the award-winning ...
Apr 14, 2022•47 min
Rosalind's guest on Scran this week is James Thomson OBE, owner of two significant Edinburgh hospitality institutions; The Witchery and Prestonfield House. Rosalind went along to meet him there a few weeks back. They discussed his life growing up in Edinburgh, the inspiration he took from the theatre and the arts in building his businesses and following his passion, how the city and industry has changed, as well as finding out all about his own preferences for eating and drinking in Scotland. Th...
Apr 01, 2022•25 min
