Scran

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 with the group's founder, Amélie Tassin.

Amélie discusses how and why she set up Beers Without Beards, what new members can expect from meet ups, craft beer collaborations and their plans for International Women's Day.

Scotsman Food and Drink editor Sean Murphy is also in the studio to chat about brewing and his desert island drinks.

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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 whisky experiential ambassador, Gordon Dallas.

Rosalind finds out how Glengoyne was inextricably linked to the rapid rise of Glasgow as an industrial powerhouse, through violent vagabonds and Victorian entrepreneurs to modern day pirates.

Rosalind also chats to Sean Murphy, editor of Scotsman Food and Drink, about distilling's murky past in Scotland.

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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 restaurant and family influences, as well as her motivation behind hosting the women in hospitality dinner.

Kate Fairlie discusses how she's keeping her husband Andrew Fairlie's legacy alive and chief executive of HIT Scotland David Cochrane talks about how this charity is helping to support those getting into the industry, including fundraising efforts such as climbing Kilimanjaro and eating the 'world's highest' Burns supper.

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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. Produced on the island at the newly opened distillery, the gin is known for its unique flavour - created with the main botanical sugar kelp - and eye-catching blue bottle.

This week Rosalind Erskine chats to Harris gin's brand ambassador Iona Cairns about the gin's creation, rise in popularity, what happened when thy ran out of bottles, and why you should visit the distillery if you have a sweet tooth.

Gaby Souter, The Scotsman restaurant critic, is also in the studio with her must-visit restaurants of the month (and some to avoid).

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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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