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 Restaurant.

As well as giving his tips for cooking a slap-up romantic meal at home, Paul also discusses what diners can expect when eating at his restaurant (spoiler: it won't be as expensive as you might think) and how he sources his ingredients - often by foraging in woodland in and around Edinburgh.

Rosalind also speaks to Edinburgh Evening News reporter Caitlyn Dewar about her thoughts on February the 14th, and why a good dinner out is not just for Valentine's day, it's for life.

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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 visit the home of Brewdog. She chats to co-founder Martin Dickie about his passion for brewing, the logic behind the name and their innovative business model.

Rosalind chats to Scotsman Food and Drink editor Sean Murphy about the reasons behind the rise of craft beer.

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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 a Haggis' and shares his insight into which whisky should be enjoyed with the traditional dish.

Rosalind also welcomes James Macsween, managing director of Macsweens Haggis, and Scott Monroe, Head of East of Scotland region for Marks and Spencers.

They talk about working together to create their delicious haggis and how they are catering to a more diverse global market than ever - with the help of 'Scottish Veggie Crumble'.

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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 New Year traditions, his childhood exploring the drinks cabinet and his new gluten free menu.

Rosalind also chats to Edinburgh Evening News what's on and food reporter Caitlyn Dewar about new foodie finds in the capital and her thoughts on the Veganuary trend.

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Buffalo mozzarella doesn't sound very Scottish. But one Fife farmer is aiming to change all that.

This week Rosalind goes to visit Steven Mitchell on his buffalo farm near Kirkcaldy.

He talks about why he chose buffalo, the unique characteristics (and sounds) of the animals, and his ambitions to produce Scotland's first ever buffalo mozzarella.

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Gin is this week's theme, and more specifically the botanicals that make each one unique.

Rosalind is joined in the studio by Hamish Martin, co-founder of the Secret Herb Garden. He talks about growing his business from a derelict plot of land on the outskirts of Edinburgh into a specialist seven-acre herb garden and visitor centre. He also discusses The Old Curiosity Gin, which he launched in 2017.

We also get the background to Scotland's gin renaissance from Sean Murphy, Scotsman food and drink editor, and author of the acclaimed 'Gin Galore: A Journey to the Source of Scotland's Gin'.

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It's a whisky-flavoured show this week, as Roz chats to Rachel Barrie about being one of the first female master blenders, her creations to date and what whisky she would take to a desert island.

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This week's Scran is all about Malaysian food with a Scottish twist.

Ros talks to Julie Lin, award-winning restaurant owner and head chef at Julie's Kopitiam, about her journey from street food vendor to restaurant owner.

Sean Murphy, editor of the Scotsman food and drink website, also makes a debut appearance on the show to discuss his background in the industry and his favourite food hotspots at the moment.

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The opening episode of Scran has a distinctly festive theme. Rosalind ventures along to the Christmas market in Edinburgh to sample some Gluhwein and cheese fondue, and we hear about foodie traditions from around the world.

She also chats to to The Scotsman's Gaby Soutar about the life of a restaurant critic - and of course we get some hot tips of where to eat out in Scotland right now.

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Here's what you can expect from the Scran podcast.

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