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.
Bonus Episode - Scotland Served Cocktail Festival and World Class
On this very special bonus episode of Scran where we've partnered with World Class to bring you an insight into the upcoming Scotland Served Cocktail Festival as well as the exciting international competition for bartenders that is running alongside it.
Rosalind speaks to last year's winner of World Class, Emanuele ‘Lele' Mensah and Stefanie Anderson who is the Diageo World Class Great Britain and Luxury Portfolio Scotland Ambassador. Lele tells Rosalind all about how wonderful it was to win the competition. He talks about how important it is for him to have won for the people that support him, but also for all people of colour who work in the industry. He also shares the very exciting plans for his new Shoreditch bar Asase.
Stef fills Rosalind in on how the competition came about, why it's important for Diageo and the opportunities it presents for the bar staff who get involved. She also gives some details on the competition 'challenges' they face like the theatrically entitled 'Slow train to Singleton'.
Rosalind also paid a visit to one of the bars who are taking part in the 'Scotland Served Festival' - Kirstie Oattes runs Kelvingrove Cafe in Glasgow with her husband Barry - she tellls Rosalind all about the festival and what cocktail-lovers can expect.
You can find out more about the Scotland Served cocktail festival by visiting their Instagram page, 'ScotlandServed'. To hear more about Lele and Matt Arnold's journeys head to 'World Class Great Britain' on Instagram. Please enjoy responsibly. For the facts, visit drinkaware.co.uk.
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25 Sept 2026
Yotam Ottolenghi on his new Edinburgh restaurant
Celebrated chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi joins Rosalind on this episode of Scran to hear all about his new Edinburgh restaurant. Foodies have eagerly looked forward to its arrival, and Rosalind is keen to learn more about what we can expect.
Yotam tells Rosalind where his passion for cooking comes from, explains the 'Ottolenghi Way,' and shares his hopes for the new business.He also gives us insight into what we can expect from the menu and we learn how Yotam has worked with Woven on a new whisky, which will be served in the restaurant.
Not only is he a successful restaurateur, but his multiple cookbooks have been an international hit, and he tells Rosalind more about the latest one 'Simple Too.'
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11 Sept 2026
El Perro Negro - Award-winning Scottish food and drink businesses
We are continuing our celebration of award-winning Scottish food and drink businesses on this episode as we talk to Nick Watkins of El Perro Negro. Winner of multiple best burger awards, Nick stepped into the industry with an idea and determination - more than 10 years later El Perro Negro is still recognised as one of the best burger restaurants not only in the UK, but the world.
Nick is refreshingly candid in his views on the industry, how change needs to happen to sustain food and drink businesses and his motivation in setting up the business.
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Who has been a guest on Scran
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James Cosmo
Giovanna Eusebi
Sabrina Damiani
Julie Lin
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YouTube views
103,816
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
18 ratings
Spotify
4.5 / 5
11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100
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72
Social presence
0
YouTube
82
Engagement
90
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