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Scottish Food and Drink
Scotland
Royal Highland Show
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Scottish Food Culture
Edinburgh
Local Produce
Scottish Cuisine
Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Awards
Up Helly Aa
Christmas Dinner
Dairy Industry
Weecook
Young Spirits
Ballintaggart
Annandale Distillery
Scotch Whisky
Christmas
Edinburgh Festival Fringe

From 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.

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Summer in Scotland can mean one thing for a lot of people - the chance to get out and about and enjoy the fairs and agricultural shows that are taking place across the country. One such popular annual event is The Scottish Game Fair. Taking place at ... more

As award season is in full swing we celebrate recent recipients of the Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2026. On this episode Rosalind speaks to two recipients;  Sarah Heward of the Real Food Cafe and Sean Kelly of the Lovat.Sarah shares h... more

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

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Recent Guests

Daniela Forbes
Chef, food educator and Cookery Theatre curator
Cookery Theatre at the Scottish Game Fair
Episode: Bonus Episode - previewing The Scottish Game Fair 2026
Sarah Rankin
Food writer, private chef, MasterChef finalist
Various Scottish food initiatives; Game Fair participant
Episode: Bonus Episode - previewing The Scottish Game Fair 2026
Sarah Heward
Owner, Real Food Cafe
Real Food Cafe, Tyndrum
Episode: Highland food and drink hidden gems
Sean Kelly
Owner/Operator, The Lovat Loch Ness
The Lovat, Fort Augustus
Episode: Highland food and drink hidden gems
Colin Maschke
Chairman of Orkney Food and Drink, from J Gow Rum
J Gow Rum
Episode: Bonus Episode - Scran on the Road - Orkney part 1 - J Gow Rum and Stockan's Oatcakes
Stewart Crichton
General Manager and Company Director of Stockan's Oatcakes
Stockan's Oatcakes
Episode: Bonus Episode - Scran on the Road - Orkney part 1 - J Gow Rum and Stockan's Oatcakes
David Tennant
Head of Show
Royal Highland Show
Episode: Bonus episode - The countdown to the Royal Highland Show 2026 is on!
Blayne Dicke
Trade Stands Manager
Royal Highland Show
Episode: Bonus episode - The countdown to the Royal Highland Show 2026 is on!
Ewen Hutchison
Owner and founder of ShrimpWreck in Portobello and Shuck Bar at Browns
ShrimpWreck, Shuck Bar
Episode: Browns of Leith

Host

Rosalind Erskine
Host of Scran

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Always enjoy!

    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!

    LeeAnn Sharpe

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    azphm
    United States4 years ago
  • Dawn

    I really love your podcast and the guests on your show. It is so interesting and informative especially your honest and helpful food recommendations. 🥃🍷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dadagrovejazz
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Love your new podcast

    You must be proud. This is a fine show. Thank you for letting us learn more about Sam. Applause from NY.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jo St Nick
    United 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.

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    Katryn
    6 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 Addict
    4
    Katryn
    6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the insider access to Scotland's food scene and practical tips for exploring and sourcing locally.
Guests and insights are consistently engaging and informative, with a strong sense of place.
Shows feel authentic, with a clear focus on regional stories and industry realism.

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#241
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#36
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Bonus Episode - previewing The Scottish Game Fair 2026
Q: How do you prepare for the event year after year and keep things fresh?
They explain an ingredient-led approach, walking the exhibitor villages, testing new suppliers, and choosing chefs to bring fresh voices and storytelling elements to the stage.
Bonus Episode - previewing The Scottish Game Fair 2026
Q: So hi both, how are you and what do you do at the Game Fair?
Daniela and Sarah describe their roles as curating, managing, and performing in the Cookery Theatre, highlighting venison-focused demonstrations, collaborations, and the goal to bring diverse voices and accessible game cookery to attendees.
Scottish cider never looked brighter
Q: What's special about your upcoming cider festival and what can attendees expect?
Grant and Jaye outline the festival with 15 cider makers, two-hour sessions, free tastings inside, and direct interaction with the makers, making it a hands-on, educational experience for attendees.
Scottish cider never looked brighter
Q: How has the local community in Perth/Dundee area responded to your cider?
Judith notes strong local uptake and a growing interest in provenance, with the business supporting the local economy and workers, and visitors appreciating the on-site tours and tastings.
Scottish cider never looked brighter
Q: Can you tell us about Cairnamore Winery's shift from fruit wines to cider and how it affected your business?
Judith describes starting with five fruit wines, gradually incorporating apples from local sources, and expanding production to a substantial volume as the cider side grew, while emphasizing the importance of provenance and local supply.

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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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Recent guests on Scran include:

1. Daniela Forbes
2. Sarah Rankin
3. Sarah Heward
4. Sean Kelly
5. Colin Maschke
6. Stewart Crichton
7. David Tennant
8. Blayne Dicke

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