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On this episode of Scran Rosalind travels to the Campbeltown Malts Festival which returned this year after a two-year absence. Rosalind meets various representatives of the whisky industry to hear about how the area is experiencing a rebirth and looking towards a very healthy future for whisky production and tourism.In this episode you will hear from David Alan, Director of Sales and Marketing at Springbank and Glengyle Distilleries, Iain McAlistair, Master Distiller at Glen Scotia, Becky Paskin, Whisky expert and writer, Charles Maclean, whisky expert and writer, Iain Croucher, Co-Director of Dal Riata and Alice Angus, artist in residence at Glen Scotia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to this bonus episode of Scran. We all know the summer brings some wonderful outdoor eating and drinking experiences to Scotland. One such event, The Edinburgh Food Festival, is returning to its home in Assembly George Square Gardens and features a plethora of amazing food and drink experiences. Scran Producer Kelly Crichton went along to catch up with some of the vendors to see how their festival is going and what they have on offer. She also speaks to Alex Fitzhowle who produces the event and The Kilted Chef, aka Craig Wilson who is doing some cooking demonstrations as part of the festival. Craig tells us about his role as a Scottish Food Ambassador and about how his role as a Chef has taken him to places all around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Series 6 of Scran!On this episode of Scran Rosalind is discussing a topic she finds very interesting, old and rare whisky, record breaking amounts spent on whisky and how the digital world is impacting the industry.A few months back Rosalind went along to the Distillers One of One auction - the first in a biennial series of auctions of ultra-rare Scottish whisky in aid of disadvantaged young people in Scotland.The auction took place In partnership with Sothebys and I went along and Rosalind speaks to a number of those involved including.Rosalind also speaks to the ever-interesting Blair Bowman, whisky consultant, broker and author, about this new world of whisky. Never one to shy away from a critical view of the industry, Blair talks us through the relatively new world of NFTs and what this means for whisky in general - and spoiler alert - he's not happy about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're on to episode 2 of our two-part special on Feis Ile 2022. On this podcast Rosalind continues her exploration of this unique and highly popular festival. Rosalind speaks to more producers, visits more distilleries and goes on a magical mystery tour, but believe it or not, it's not all whisky!You will hear many different voices on this episode including two really interesting conversations with Bunnahabhain's new master distiller Brendan McCarron, who shares his vision for the whisky, and with Ben Shakespeare of the Feis Ile Committee who tells Rosalind all about how the 2022 festival has gone.You'll also hear from Gaelic singer Lynn MacDonald and traditional storyteller Kate Coutts who regales us with the story of the first distillery.Thanks to Loganair and CalMac Ferries, both of whom can get you to and from the island whenever you choose to go. Further thanks to the Feis Ile organising committee for inviting Rosalind to experience the festival.Thanks to all the guests who appeared on this episode of Scran, including;Charlotte Gillett, Deer Island DistillersPhillipa MaCallum, Jura BreweryBen Ingles, Islay RumEd Richardson, The Machrie HotelClaire Fletcher, Lussa Gin Gary Coupland, musicianFlorence Grey, Feis Ile Committee ChairLynn MacDonald, Gaelic Singer Kate Coutts, Traditional StorytellerDonald MacKenzie, Islay AlesAshley McGregor, Botanist GinBrendan McCarron, Bunahabhainn & DistellBen Shakespeare, Feil ile Organising Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have produced 2 special episodes of Scran all about that whisky drinker's mecca - Feis Ile. Across these episodes you'll get a sense of what being at Feis Ile is like. Rosalind visits various distilleries, talks to producers from Islay and Jura and soaks up the wonderful music and entertainment. You will really get a feel for what it's like to be part of this special island community and this extremely popular week of events. Everything you will hear was recorded at the festival. On this episode you will hear many voices including; Helen Carter from Islay Wines Craig Archibald of Islay Oysters Bruicladdich Brand Ambassador Fraser Matthews Ella Edgar of Ella Edgar School of Highland Dancing Callum Gallagher of Islay Tuk Tuk Ashley Griffin and Adam Mclellan of Jukebox Gin Carol-Ann McTaggart, the visitor centre manager at Kilchoman Distillery Emma McHarrie, tour guide, Kilchoman Distillery Dominick Hefner, nosing competition winner 2019 Rachel MacNeil of Islay Whisky Academy and Ann Hock of Orsay Sea Salt. Thanks to all the guests who appear on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran Rosalind visits Badachro Distillery in Gairloch on the North West coast where she met Vanessa Quinn who gave her a tour of the facility. Her partner in life and business Gordon wasn't there that day but caught up with Rosalind via Zoom a few weeks later when he filled her in on how the business came about and how they are going from strength to strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran it's all about celebrating whisky - but at long last, we get to do it in person! Rosalind travelled north to experience the return of Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. With people attending from all over the world, she caught up with many directly involved in the festival, producers and those visiting simply to sample and enjoy the whisky. First up was a tour of Glenfiddich where guide Brian Weir gave a great insight into the history of this world famous brand and the whisky mavericks of Dufftown.Rosalind speaks to Sarah Burgess, Creative Director of the Craigellachie Collection about her long career in the whisky trade and how she is on a mission to popularise the highball. One of the joys of Scottish whisky festivals is the wonderful entertainment that's always laid on, the Spirit of Speyside was no different. You'll hear Joe Aitken singing a bothy balled at the fireside during a tasting session with Murray McDavid.You will also get a taste of Martine Nouget's session on pairing whisky and chocolate and another tasting session with Karen McWillaims of GlenAllichie, who even lets us in on a little secret!Finally Rosalind sits down with George McNeil Chairman of the Spirit of Speyside to find out how he's getting on in his new role, how his career and passions have led him to where he is and what lies ahead for the festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode Rosalind visits the majestic Inverlochy Castle in Fort William. She sits down to chat with celebrity chef Michel Roux Jnr. whose namesake restaurant recently launched Seasgair - a new dining concept. This unique dining experience at the castle sees visitors transported back to the essence of when the castle when it was a private home. Rosalind also speaks to head chef Coalin Finn who tells her about how important it is to him that his staff are content at work, he says "Happiness is key. Happy food, happy guests, happy chefs. He recalls how his unique childhood palette and appetite for the exotic, has shaped his career. 1c176e500cbc789106d71e2b54a0cda605eb2eb5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran Rosalind continues her tour of the Highlands and meets with Philip Thompson, who runs Dornoch Castle with his family. Philip told Rosalind about how, along with his brother Simon, they have turned their passion for whisky into a new business with the opening of Dornoch Distillery. From its crowdfunding inception to their drive for sustainability, Phil shares the evolution of the business alongside the running of the hotel. Rosalind also meets head chef Grant McNicol. He tells her all about his colourful career to date including becoming head chef at the tender age of 19. He also talks about how food prices are a huge challenge for kitchens and how game may be the answer to some of those problems. He provides us with great insight into the unique challenges of running a hospitality business in the Highlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran Rosalind heads north to The Torridon boutique resort in Wester Ross to meet owner and manager Dan Rose-Bristow and head Chef Paul Green. On her visit she was given a tour of the kitchen garden which supplies much of the produce used in the resort and acts as a focal point for staff and visitors alike. Rosalind chats with Dan about how he and his wife Rohaise took over her family business more than 20 years ago, building on the institution and creating a modern, boutique hotel and restaurant which aims to be a place like no other. Rosalind also talks to Head Chef Paul Green. They discuss how he came into cheffing, the importance of a work life balance for his team and how he believes the industry has changed for the better in recent years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode Rosalind meets the fascinating trio of Unusual Ingredients; Jacob Thompson-Bell, Adam Martin and Caroline Hobkinson. They recently visited Glasgow as part of the Sonica 2022 festival where they led an immersive experience performance where audience members ate their way through the show all the while being played different music and sound effects. The aim of which is to show just how much what we hear can influence our taste and experience. Rosalind also visits the award-winning speakeasy Absent Ear to learn more about their singular approach to cocktail making which has seen them heralded amongst the top 50 best cocktail bars in the UK.. Feel free to join in with the experiments on the podcast, make yourself a coffee or get some chocolate to try it out with us. You'll find more information about 'Unusual Ingredients' and how to join in here;https://unusualingredients.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosalind's guest on Scran this week is James Thomson OBE, owner of two significant Edinburgh hospitality institutions; The Witchery and Prestonfield House. Rosalind went along to meet him there a few weeks back. They discussed his life growing up in Edinburgh, the inspiration he took from the theatre and the arts in building his businesses and following his passion, how the city and industry has changed, as well as finding out all about his own preferences for eating and drinking in Scotland. This is a great insight into the motivations and passions of one of Edinburgh's hospitality trailblazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Scran Rosalind Erskine meets Gary Maclean, Scotland's National Chef, winner of Masterchef, owner of Creel Caught in St James' Quarter in Edinburgh and lecturer at City of Glasgow College.They talk about Gary's career to date, the life-changing experience of going to college, why he has only recently opened his own restaurant for the first time and why customers need to pay more for what they're consuming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran Rosalind meets up with Roy Brett owner and head chef at Ondine in Edinburgh. Roy tells Rosalind all about his journey to where he is today and the interesting characters he's met along the way. He talks about the growth in popularity of seafood and he shares the difficult decision he had to take in whether to keep his restaurant open or not, even after surviving the closures of the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran, Rosalind visits the beautiful isle of Skye where she meets many producers and people working in various food and drinks businesses across the island.First stop was the Isle of Skye Sea Salt company where she met Meena and Chris Watts who, having moved from London, were determined to set up a long-term sustainable business.The Three Chimneys, one of Skye's most popular restaurants and guest houses, was Rosalind's next stop where she caught up with Head Chef Scott Davies. This interview will make you hungry, we promise!Rosalind also paid a visit to Isle of Skye Free Range where she met Glenys and Alistair McClean who can normally be found working their croft to produce quality free range poultry and meat products for the local market.The final stop on this tour was the pier in Dunvegan where Rosalind met local fisherman Kevin McKinnon of Lough Dunvegan Shellfish who told her how fishing is something you'll fall in love with despite the demanding conditions and variable weather.We hope you enjoy this episode of Scran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we explore the wonderful offerings of Argyll. Rosalind meets up with Gordon Campbell Gray and talks to him about his businesses which include the Pierhouse in Port Appin and the Three Chimneys on Skye - his aim for all of his businesses is for them to be best in class and it would appear he is doing a good job of that. Then Rosalind talks oysters with Judith Vajk who grows and supplies some of the most sought-after oysters to top restaurants and chefs across the country. Back to the Pierhouse Hotel to meet head chef Michael Leathly. He tells Rosalind about how provenance has become so important when running a restaurant and just how lucky he is to have his suppliers so close by. On her final stop in Argyll Rosalind meets Mark Grant whose butcher shop has been serving local people, businesses and tourists alike for the last 18 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's that time of year when thoughts turn to Valentine's day and love it or hate it we can all get on board with one of the more palatable trappings of the season. Chocolate.On this episode host Rosalind Erskine has her first experience of pairing whisky and chocolate. Guided by Rachel McCormack, author of 'Chasing the Dram', and Cameron Dixon of Bare Bones chocolate, the results are suprising.Then Rosalind heads north to speak to Jamie Hutcheon who, from a young age, was enchanted by the kitchen. He turned this passion into a career and now runs Cocoa Ooze. He talks about the challenges faced by a small chocolate business and all about why he loves it so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode Rosalind continues her look at some of the newer faces on the food and drink scene in Edinburgh. First up she pays a visit to Ricos, a new Italian restaurant that is aiming to attract the George Street set and deliver an upmarket Italian offering in the city. Rosalind speaks to owner Stefano Pieracinni about growing up in the hospitality world in a Scots/Italian family and about how he is building his businesses in response to consumer demands. She also tries her hand at some pasta making with Chef Paul Barber.Rosalind caught up with Christy O'Conor about his bar O'Conors in Canonmills which opened weeks before the first lock down and now houses one of the biggest whisky collections in Scotland today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Scran Burns Night special. On this episode Rosalind and her guests willl be talking all things Burns night and regaling you with some words from the bard.Rosalind is joined by Brian Kinsman, Master Blender at William Grant and Sons who talks about his memories of Burns nights past whilst keeping the secret essence of Drambuie close to his chest. Simon Howie, arguably Scotland's most famous butcher, also joins Rosalind and they discuss how the humble haggis has become a staple in many households and just what was behind sending haggis into space last year.To bring us right up to 2022 Rob Gilmour from Flavourly beer company talks to us Rosalind about Haggis beer - believe it or not!On this episode there are some clips from our big Burns celebration last year - you'll hear from Alexander McCall Smith, Mark Thomson of Glenfiddich who will address the haggis and Outlander star, Sam Heughan who told us how he would be celebrating the bard's birthday.Thanks to Ross Miller, whose wonderful music you will hear on this episode. You can find more from him on www.rosmillermusic.com.We hope you enjoy this Scran Special - slainte mhath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of Scran for 2022. As this time of year brings to mind new starts and fresh beginnings we've been having a look at some of the newer faces on the food and drink scene in Edinburgh. Host Rosalind met up with Louise McClean, Director of Sales and Marketing with Signature Group and Luke Bryant a Brewer at Cold Town House to hear more about bringing brewing back to the Grassmarket and what it takes to build an attractive business and make award-winning craft beer in the capital today.Rosalind also met Michael Lynch, Manager at Superico, formally the very popular 99 Hanover Street. Superico is extended over two venues; the bar and lounge serving unique cocktails and tapas and the restaurant at 83 Hannover Street serving up a unique menu of South-American influenced dishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to part 2 of the Scran Christmas specials for 2021. This episode is also jam packed with festive tips and advice from gifting to cocktail making and of course we have lots of cooking tips.The first guest Rosalind speaks to on this episode is Daryl Haldane of fredsdrinks.com They talk boozy Christmas gifts and home made festive cocktails. Next up Tony Singh gives Rosalind a recipe for boxing day from his kitchen in Edinburgh and Sarah Logan of East Lothian Produce tells us about the 1000s of tonnes of brussel sprouts they are harvesting at this time of year.Calling all chocolate lovers for the next interview. Rosalind gets some delicious recommendations for those last minute gifts from Cameron Dixon at Bare Bones Chocolate. Finally Reuben Chesters of Lochavore tells us all about his veg subscription service that is busier than ever at this time of year.Thanks to the Edinburgh Evening News for use of their audio of Sarah Logan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the first of our Christmas special episodes for 2021. We'll be looking forward to the festive season and talking all things food and drink and how to get the best out of the Christmas celebrations. On this episode Rosalind speaks to Andrew McDuff of McDuff Butchers which opened earlier this year in Bonnie and Wild at the St James' Quarter in Edinburgh. Next up Rosalind visits Crisis and speaks to Jenny Whyte, Volunteer Coordinator and Ewan Mathieson, Volunteer Head Chef. Crisis is a charity that helps homeless people all year round and this Christmas will be feeding more than 300 people in Edinburgh alone. Rosalind went looking for some recommendations around sustainable wine to try this year. She speaks to Bruce Jack of Bruce Jack Wines from his vineyard in South Africa.Finally on this episode you'll hear from Evan Samson and Kevin Usher at Dumfries house who gave Rosalind some great tips and insight into how to prepare for hosting this Christmas and how to make your table look fit for a prince! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran, host Rosalind Erskine journeys up north to find out more about the revamp of Killiecrankie House, and what guests can expect from this new foodie destination.Rosalind spoke to owners Tom and Matilda about how and why they came to buy the house, their London supper clubs, what’s on the menu and what it’s been like renovating such a historic home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran Rosalind takes a trip to the Glenmorangie distillery in Tain. There she gets a sneak peak at the new Lighthouse distillery and chats to Head of Distilling and Whisky Creation Dr Bill Lumsden. They talk about his career so far, what dram got him into whisky, his creations, the new Lighthouse distillery and what the future holds. While touring the distillery Rosalind learnt about a new collaboration between Glenmorangie 18 year old and Japanese artist Azuma Makoto. While on the tour she learnt more about how whisky is distilled there. Rosalind was also asked to do a rather strange tasting of sorts at the spring from where the water to make the whisky comes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of Scran Rosalind speaks to Callum Richardson, owner of the multi-award-winning Bay Fish & Chip Shop in Stonehaven. Callum speaks about how he went from the navy to hospitality and how his time in the armed forces influenced his business. He also talks about his passion for sustainability and how doing fish and chips well has taken him all over the world once more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosalind interviews Bad Girl Bakery owner and star baker Jeni Iannetta about her baking journey. They talk about how a chance early morning job application completely changed the direction of her career. Jeni shares her favourite bakes and talks about her newly released cookbook as well as dispensing some advice for budding bakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran Rosalind takes to the East Lothian countryside to try her hand at foraging with Rupert Waites, one half of Buck and Birch. After discovering what's available in Scotland over the seasons, with a particular focus on Autumn, they head back to the Buck and Birch tasting room. Here they sample some foraging delicacies and join Tom Chisholm to discuss how they went from pop-up foraged dinners to inadvertently becoming part of the drinks industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Scran Rosalind talks to brothers Nick and Alex Ravenhall aka The Whisky Smugglers. Both work in the whisky industry and have been involved in a project to raise money for Sea Shepard by open water swimming with some whisky on board! Find out more about their slightly hair-raising efforts and how their love for whisky has its beginnings in their homeland of New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This special bonus episode of Scran was recorded at the newly opened Johnnie Walker Visitor Experience on Princes Street in Edinburgh. Rosalind went along to check out Diageo's £185million investment in the old Fraser's building.You'll be given a sneak peak into what you can expect to experience on a tour including hearing from Master Blender Emma Walker, Senior Experience Ambassador Gordon Houston, the wonderful retiree-turned-Tour Guide Les Defesche, Chief Sustainability Officer Ewan Andrew and Managing Director of Diageo's Brand Homes and General Manager of the new visitor experience, Barbara Smith.In this episode you'll meander through this remarkable building and catch an auditory glimpse of what is already set to become a new Edinburgh institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran, Rosalind takes a deep dive into a relatively new business - Larkfire - a canned Scottish water company that is billed as wild water for whisky.Rosalind is joined by James Mcintosh and Alan Moffat from Larkfire alongside whisky consultant Mitch Bechard to discuss how a dram in a London pub led to James travelling around Scotland to find the most neutral water available in order to can it for Larkfire. We also chat about the significance of the name and how James and Alan hope that by offering a completely neutral water - with low minerals and no added chlorine or fluoride - more people will be drawn to whisky. Mitch gives his thoughts from a whisky expert point of view, and they tell me how the industry has reacted to their product. They also share their must-drink desert island drams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran, Rosalind chats to Fraser Graham from Cabezon Beverage.Cabezon together with Lost Loch distillery in Aboyne, launched a botanical rum last year, making them one of the newer kids on the burgeoning scottish rum block. Rosalind spoke to Fraser about the rum scene in Scotland, changing tastes and appetites for local produce, rum cocktails and how taking Buckfast to a desert island may be a great idea…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran, Rosalind took a tour of the newly opened Glenlivet visitor centre in Speyside and spoke to master distiller Alan Winchester. She was also joined on Zoom by Glen Moray’s Iain Allan to discuss whisky tourism, and the malt whisky trail.Alan Winchester has worked in whisky all his career, from the cooperage to master distiller at The Glenlivet. Alan joined Rosalind on site at the distillery to chat about whisky history, smuggling, working with the national trust and his thoughts on the new visitor centre, where he features in video form.Iain discusses the wider topic of whisky tourism, how it has grown over the years and what part the malt whisky trail has played in this. Iain also recalls his recent holiday time at home in Moray and Speyside as well as discussing experimental casks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran, host Rosalind Erskine sits down to chat about food, career moves, crisps, whisky and nurturing new talent with chefs Derek Johnstone and Mark Donald.Derek, who was the first winner of MasterChef: The Professionals, moved from his role at Borthwick Castle, an exclusive-use venue near Gorebridge to take over and develop three restaurants within the Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews.Also earlier this year, Mark Donald left his role as head chef of the Michelin starred Number One Restaurant at the Balmoral Hotel to take on an executive head chef role at the soon to open Lalique restaurant at The Glenturret Distillery.Mark and Derek talk about their new roles, what diners can expect, how they got into cooking and the career achievements to date.Tune in to hear their food heaven and hell, what to expect from their new restaurants and advice for newcomers to the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this second part of our Scran on the Road series on Islay, Rosalind discovers some of the drams and drinks that have made the island famous. To find out more about Islay spirits, Rosalind chats to the visitor centre manager at Bunnahabhain, Billy Sinclair, owner of Islay Gin Audrey Gow, owner of Kilchoman distillery Anthony Wills and Ardbeg’s visitor centre manager, Jackie Thomson.Tune in to hear their favourite spots on Islay, desert island drams, what the last year and a half has been like without tourism and their own personal stories of what brought them to Islay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that we can travel around Scotland again, Scran on the road is back.Over the next two episodes, Rosalind heads to Islay to discover the draw it has for visitors - from whisky tourism to amazing seafood.On part one of Scran on the road, Rosalind chats to head chef at the Machrie, Darren Velvick, retired fisherman turned sea tour guide, Harold Hasting and owner of Glenegedale House, Emma Clark.Tune in to find out what to expect when visiting Islay and the guests' top spots to visit, what attracts tourists to the island, favourite drams, growing up on Islay, foraging and what Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Waring are like to work with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran, Rosalind takes a deep dive into the world of artisan Scottish sea salt. She's joined by guests Greogrie Marshall from Blackthorn Salt, Darren Peattie from the East Neuk Salt Company and Anna Hock from Orsay Sea Salt.Gregorie discusses the inspiration for his eye catching blockthorn salt tower, located in Ayr and explains how it works. He also explains the differences in salt and whether or not we can expect to see a dedicated salt spa any time soon.Anna and Darren are just getting into salt production, with Anna based on Islay and Darren in St Monans in Fife. Darren was keen to bring back salt production to the East Neuk as a nod to the history but also to create jobs, whereas Anna has turned a hobby into a business that is already thriving thanks to the tourism and interest in Islay. They both chat about the challenges they've faced, from missing polytunnels to engineering trials. They also discuss their plans for the future, which will include collaborations with local businesses and a gin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran, we get the kettle on and sit down for a coffee with Dear Green founder Lisa Lawson and Figment Coffee's Neil Glover. Lisa and Neil discuss the ongoing coffee craze from 90s cafe culture to now, coffee buzzword, their favourite drinks and how to ensure sustainability and ethical practises. Rosalind is also joined by producer Morven to chat their favourite coffees and partake in a quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran, host Rosalind Erskine is joined by a panel of whisky experts - James Campbell from Spirit of Speyside, author and OurWhisky co-founder Becky Paskin and consultant Blair Bowman. The panel discuss their favourite drams in a whisky show and tell, debunk whisky myths, chat about the magic of Speyside, give tips on tasting whisky and talk about what's happening in the industry this spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran, host Rosalind Erskine is joined by Hendrick's master distiller Lesley Gracie who discusses how and why she created the 'unusual gin' back in the 90s. Hendrick's is often cited as having helped kick off the current Scottish gin boom, something which Lesley also chats about. As well as this, we find out more about her expedition to the Venezuelan Amazon rainforest and what she found there - and how it influenced a one-off gin. Lesley also reveals her favourite way to drink Hendrick's and her inspiration behind the latest limited edition Hendrick's lunar gin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran, host Rosalind Erskine is joined by Arbikie co-founder Iain Stirling. Arbikie Estate is a family-owned working farm perched on the east coast of Angus. Iain chats about how his family have farmed the land - on the Angus coast - for centuries and why he and his brothers decided to establish a distillery on site. Iain also discusses Nadar, the business's climate positive pea spirits, as well as their foray into single malt whisky after the success of their rye whisky. Tune in to find out who Iain's dream dinner party guests are and what drinks he'd take with him onto a desert island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of Scran, host Rosalind Erskine is joined by head chef of Cail Bruich Lorna McNee to talk about her impressive career to date.From humble origins working as a kitchen porter in an Italian restaurant to training with the late Andrew Fairlie and winning the Great British Menu in 2019.Cail Bruich was recently awarded a Michelin star - the first in the city for 18 years.Lorna talks about how working with Andrew Fairlie has shaped her work ethos and why taking the best of Scottish produce and doing very little to it is the secret to great food.She also reveals her food nightmare and why she can't wait to be serving food on plates rather than boxes post pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel is a mum of two and the Managing Director of Hidden Lane Brewery in Glasgow. Rachel started her career aged just 13 working in hospitality and this sparked a lifelong passion for the industry. She worked in cafes, hotels, bars and nightclubs, building a rich understanding of the various environments and styles of customer service. Eventually she worked for Budweiser and Diageo, where her love of and passion for beer developed. She took a career break to look after her kids and support her husband in his business enterprises, before returning on the other side of the hospitality industry with Hidden Lane Brewery - a real passion project for her. She is hugely enthusiastic about all things food and drink and her brewery's organic nature using only the best of ingredients perfectly sums up her ethos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julie is a Malaysian cook, food writer and broadcaster from Glasgow who owns the Kopitiam, a small Malaysian night time cafe in Shawlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacine is co-founder of Matugga Distillers, which launched the first rum distillery in Central Scotland in 2018. Together with her husband Paul (Head Distiller), Jacine produces award-winning artisanal rums that are handcrafted from scratch at the family-owned distillery in Livingston. Jacine is a Chartered Professional Marketer and has over 20 years’ experience in media, marketing and business development with major global companies and consulting firms in the U.K and the U.S. She has two daughters aged 7 and 4 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Scran, Rosalind is joined by The Great British Bake Off winner, Peter Sawkins. Peter discusses how he got into baking, Scottish influences in his bakes, what it was like being on the show and his new role as an ambassador for the new campaign from Scotland Food and Drink titled Scotland brings so much to the table.Chef Barry Bryson also joins Rosalind on a call to discuss the importance of seasonal produce, how best to shop and cook with local, seasonal produce as well as revealing who his dream dinner party guests would be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giselle is a co founder and Director of Bellfield Brewery, a microbrewery in Edinburgh’s Abbeyhill that produces exclusively gluten free and vegan beer. Started in late 2015, Bellfield is now a well known brand in the Free From space, with seven beers in bottle, can, mini cask and keg and draught. Bellfield has a taproom, beer garden and brewhouse. Giselle also works as a PR consultant/Director at Pagoda PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gemma grew up on the Isle of Lewis in the Hebrides of Scotland. After studying Russian Language at the University of Glasgow, she worked at The Balvenie distillery studying the art of making whisky and looking after visitors from around the world. Gemma’s whisky journey brought her from Speyside to Stateside, New York City, where she travelled the country as Ambassador for Balvenie. Today Gemma resides in Speyside and now as Global Ambassador for Balvenie, connects with drinkers around the world telling stories and sharing drams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diana Thompson has over 30 years’ experience within the wine and hospitality industry, including working overseas and national and international roles in the UK.A Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certified tutor, after working independently withhotels and restaurants for 12 years, Diana launched Wine Events Scotland in 2016 during thefirst Fizz Feast annual festival, and works with producers and consumers, holding wineworkshops, tastings and events across the UK.Diana has received numerous awards, including Scottish Enterprise Awards’ Most ResilientWine Marketing Enterprise 2020 and ‘Wine Event Organiser of the Year 2020’ at Lux Food &Drink Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Food waste is one of the biggest unrecognised contributors to our carbon footprint.On this episode of Scran, Rosalind is joined by Scotland's national chef Gary MacLean and Zero Waste Scotland's Andrew Pankhurst to find out more about food waste and how to prevent it.From Gary's batch cooking and vacuum packing methods to Andrew's tips on recycling and composting - it really is an eco friendly guide to cooking.With Glasgow set to host the 26th Climate Change Conference it's time that Scotland follows a more sustainable approach to cooking and eating. Expect practical tips and some laughs around recycling faux-pas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and it’s a great time to spoil yourself or a loved one with a special meal - even if it's a home-cooked meal this year.On this episode of Scran, Rosalind chats to a well-known couple on the Scottish food and drink scene - Tom and Michaela Kitchin - about their businesses, how they met, what they’ve been cooking in lockdown and working together as a married couple. They tell us how this is the first Valentine's Day they’ll be spending together, due the restaurant being temporarily closed.Jon O'Connor, brand ambassador at Isle of Bute Gin, also shares an easy to make cocktail that you can try at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices