Scran

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 lockdown, how the staff and restaurant have been prepared for opening and what diners can expect.

Rosalind also heads out to a newly opened beer garden in Glasgow, Cranside Kitchen, to discuss the reopening restaurant scene in the city with Glasgowist editor Paul Trainer.

From beer garden to inside the bar, Rosalind speaks to publican Michael Woods, who owns The Amsterdam, Saint Lukes and the Winged Ox. Michael speaks about takeaway pints, reopening to customers both inside and out and how things will be very different from before.

Nick Nairn is back in the kitchen giving his cooking tips. This time it's how to bake a loaf of bread - for those who didn't manage to master it during lockdown.

Finally Rosalind shares her lockdown food and drink that you can enjoy at home.

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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 three years.

Rosalind is joined by Jacine Rutasikwa, co-founder of Matugga Distillers in Livingston, and Kit Carruthers of Ninefold Distillery in Dumfries.

Kit and Jacine discuss why they decided to start making rum and how a rum can be Scottish, as well as giving advice for those looking to get into the industry. Jacine and Kit also chat about their favourite rum drinks and the upcoming virtual Scottish rum festival.

Nick Nairn is also back with his cooking tip and Rosalind discusses her lockdown food and drink of choice.

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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 Scottish chef to receive a Michelin star to cooking for the Queen. Nick also shares his cooking tip for this episode: how to make perfect pasta.

Finally Rosalind talks about what she's been eating and drinking at home over the last two weeks.

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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 and shares his tips on how to make a whisky sauce.
Continuing the whisky chat is Simon Aron from Cask Trade. Simon gives his advice on investing in whisky casks and why this is a much more interactive and romantic prospect than conventional investments.
Finally, Rosalind discusses her lockdown food and drink of choice - including a family favourite, delivery options and a newly released gin fizz.

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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 beer at a fraction of the alcohol and calories. Jason also talks about how the rise in healthy living has affected the beer market and how America is leading the way.

Rosalind also speaks to Sonja Mitchell, founder of Jump Ship Brewing, about her alcohol-free beer, which launched last year. Sonja discusses why she moved from marketing into brewing and her reasons behind launching an alcohol-free beer - Yardarm lager.

Acclaimed chef Nick Nairn also joins Rosalind on a call to give some cooking tips - this week he reveals how to cook a perfect steak.

Finally Rosalind gives her ideas on food and drink to enjoy at home.

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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 you can train your nose to pick up on the subtleties of a dram.

John McCheyne, Master Brand Ambassador for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, chats about his whisky memories, what members can expect from the society, how to host a tasting at home and his favourite drams.

Finally, founder of the Edinburgh Whisky Academy Kirsty McKerrow discusses her career in whisky, what courses are available at the academy and how people can take part online from home.

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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 James Withers, CEO of Scotland Food and Drink, award-winning chef Mark Greenaway and Petra Wetzel, owner of WEST Brewery.

James chats about Scotland Food and Drink, how the organisation is helping members and how the industry can navigate this current crisis together and come out the other side.

Mark shares his tip on cooking at home and discusses what he thinks the future holds for restaurants after coronavirus.

Petra talks about the impact of the lockdown on her businesses, beer delivery and why WEST will no longer be supplying Wetherspoons pubs.

Rosalind also talks about her lockdown cuisine - a sardine bolognese, and favourite G&T, made with Edinburgh Gin's Seaside Gin.

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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 founders of Birken Tree, Rob and Gabrielle, about how and why they harvest Birch water and the health benefits provided by it.

Rosalind also chats to restaurant critic for the Scotland on Sunday newspaper, Cat Thomson, about foraging finds, menus and what she's cooking now we are all at home.

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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 festival last year and is set to launch Edinburgh Uncorked this year, along with the second instalment of Fizz Feast.
Diana chats about how wine price doesn't necessarily affect taste, how to choose a good wine and how to taste it. Plus which glass is best - as shape really does matter.
Caitlyn Dewar from the Edinburgh Evening News is in the studio talking about her favourite wines and the rise of the wine bar.

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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 Michelin star at 25 and working with Heston Blumenthal.

Rosalind is also joined in the studio by Gaby Soutar, The Scotsman's restaurant critic, to discuss the evolution of fine dining, her thoughts on the Gleneagles breakfast and dinner as an experience.

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