Scran
The ScotsmanFrom 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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 192 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FoodArts | |||
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One Tuesday in summer, when the sun was splitting the stones in Glasgow Rosalind boarded a plane to Orkney. The weather in Kirkwall was much more temperate, but what Rosalind discovered was a truly fascinating world of food and drink which made her ... more
On this bonus episode of Rosalind visits Ingliston on this episode as the Royal Highland Show 2026 inches ever closer and is now only a matter of weeks away.
Rosalind sat down with David Tennant, Head of Show and Blayne Dicke, Tradestands Manager to... more
Today's episode features a trip to Edinburgh, where Rosalind visits a new foodie haunt, Browns of Leith.
Brown's is made up of Haze, an all-day venue which is run by the team behind Timberyard. Civerinos the Edinburgh pizza institution and Shuck Bar... more
Ghillie Basan is one of Scotland's most talented culinary champions. She's been called 'The Original Spice Girl' and a 'World Food Expert' but what comes across most when you meet this author of more than 50 books, mostly on food, is her irrepressibl... more
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In Arizona you don’t hear much about Scottish food and drink. I’m planning a trip in 2024 and I’m looking for places to see and eat. You are inspiring me in so many way!
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I really love your podcast and the guests on your show. It is so interesting and informative especially your honest and helpful food recommendations. 🥃🍷
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Apple Podcasts5Jo St NickUnited States6 years ago Interesting topics and I appreciate the presenter's enthusiasm, but the second person commenting and chuckling in the background is really off-putting and makes this unlistenable with headphones. Would have been 5 stars otherwise.
Podcast Addict6 years agoKatrynInteresting topics and I appreciate the presenter's enthusiasm, but the second person commenting and chuckling in the background is really off-putting and makes this unlistenable with headphones. Would have been 5 stars otherwise.
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Apple Podcasts | #172 | United Kingdom/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #210 |  Germany/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #227 |  Netherlands/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #233 |  South Korea/Arts/Food |
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What is Scran about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A lively, culture-minded show focused on Scotland's food and drink scene, featuring deep-dive conversations with chefs, producers, festival organizers, retailers, and authors. Episodes spotlight iconic industries (dairy, pies, whisky, cider), innovative hospitality concepts, and regional food heritage, often weaving in practical business insights, sustainability, and community impact. Noteworthy moments include behind-the-scenes looks at major events, space development for multi-concept venues, and discussions that blend history with modern entrepreneurship. This program is a strong fit for listeners who want actionable industry takeaways, trend awareness, and authentic Scottish culinary storytelling.
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Scran launched 7 years ago and published 192 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Scran include:
1. David Tennant
2. Blayne Dicke
3. Ewen Hutchison
4. Joseph Radford
5. Bartholomew Stratfold
6. Gunnar Groves Reins
7. Ghillie Basan
8. Mike McGinty
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