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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Making The Cut with Davina McCall & Michael Douglas
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Don’t know what to eat? Don’t know what to watch? Don’t know which toothpaste to choose? Davina McCall and Michael Douglas make the tough decisions easy for you. This podcast is like the TripAdvisor for your life. From iconic movies to the best mascara, let Davina and Michael guide you through what’s hot and what’s not. And when they need help making the cut, they call in on some of their friends to join them.We are not paid or associated with anything that we review, these are only our opin ...
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“The millennial Bridget Jones. The new voice of a generation.” Grazia UK. A raw, relatable and binge-worthy storytelling podcast made from over 10,000 intimate diary entries. Listen to Liz Beardsell share vulnerable and unapologetically honest true stories about the complexities of sex, modern dating and relationships. The podcast is made up of 3 series in total and listeners are encouraged to start listening from the beginning, from Series 1, Episode 1 - Dexter Turner where the story begins ...
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Get the insider’s account of Edinburgh's news beat from Conor Matchett and the team at the Edinburgh Evening News. Every week we will delve into the issues that you've been talking about, whether it’s a controversial council decision or a major new venue. We'll also answer your burning questions about life in the Scottish capital.
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Our Whisky Foundation - supporting a new world in whisky
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This episode it's all about women in whisky. Rosalind is joined by Becky Paskin, drinks journalist, broadcaster and founder of Our Whisky Foundation which supports and promotes women in the whisky industry. Rosalind is also joined by Sarah Burgess, whisky maker for the Lakes Distillery. The trio discuss the reasoning behind setting up the Our Whisk…
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To mark the 900th anniversary of the Royal Burgh of Stirling, Forth Valley Food and Drink has launched a series of four captivating short documentaries that delve into the lesser-known stories of Stirling’s rich food and drink heritage. Rosalind wanted to learn more about this series so spoke to Lesley Wilkinson who researched and commissioned the …
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A Foodie's Day at the Fringe 2024 - Shakespeare, Fortune Cookies, Dram(a)s and lots of wine
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It's that time of year again when team Scran cannot resist the temptation of the world's biggest arts festival. Rosalind went along earlier this week to enjoy a foodie's day out at the festival and bring you some top shows to consider if you're heading to Edinburgh this August. First up she hit C Venue for coffee, a croissant and Shakespeare for Br…
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Scran Live! at the Royal Highland Show 2024
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We've got something a little different for you today - the first ever Scran Live! which took place at this year's Royal Highland Show in Ingliston. The Royal Highland Show is such an inspirational and vibrant event it was wonderful to be part of it. Our panel session looked at what it's like for small producers to get their products on to supermark…
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Bonus episode - The Globe Inn - from historic hostelry to relaxed fine dining
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On this special partner episode of Scran Rosalind pays a trip to an historic hostelry in the South of Scotland - the one and only Globe Inn in Dumfries and Galloway. Famed as the favourite haunt and second home of Robert Burns, it was purchased by David Thomson and Teresa Church in 2018. Their investment in this famous bar and restaurant has seen i…
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Scran Award winners 2024 - Chef Neil Forbes & Isle of Harris Distillery
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The Scotsman's Scran Awards took place for the second year recently. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet with the great and good of the Scottish food and drink industry. The shortlisted businesses and individuals are testament to the vibrant and thriving industry. Rosalind wanted to get a couple of the winners to come on Scran to talk about thei…
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SERIES 12: Episode 12 - The Victim, Ryan Holiday, Munk Debates, This Girl Can, Ram Dass
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Michael has been unwell this week, which has given us time to catch up on a highly-recommended television programme. Send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Victim - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8178650/ Ryan Holiday - https://ryanholiday.net/ Munk Debates - https://munkdebates.com/ This Girl Can - https://www.thisgirlcan.co.u…
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SERIES 12: Episode 11 - Coconote, No More Cocaine Shane, Paul Weller, My Life in a Book, Sand Job
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Revealed in this episode, Michael has a big announcement about a shocking life change. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Coconote - https://coconote.app/ No More Cocaine Shane - https://www.instagram.com/no_more_cocaine_shane/?locale=es Sofa Session: Paul Weller! - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001zwgt My Lif…
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Next level Whisky collaborations featuring The Macallan and Cirque Du Soleil
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Back in May Rosalind took a trip to Speyside to witness some of the celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of The Macallan. As part of these celebrations they undertook an extraordinary collaboration with Cirque du Soleil. It would appear that more and more often these days whisky brands are going to extreme lengths to market and promote their …
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SERIES 12: Episode 10 - A View from the Bridge, Barry Manilow, Percy Pigs, Jade Colucci, You Made it Weird
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In this episode, we head to the West End with a bag of treats. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. A View from the Bridge - https://trh.co.uk/whatson/a-view-from-the-bridge/ Sister Act - https://www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/london/ Barry Manilow - https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/barry-manilow/ https://open.spotif…
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SERIES 12: Episode 9 - Breathwork, Friday Night Lights, Clarkson's Farm, RevivR
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Not only do we recommend ideas for exercise and entertainment, we suggest something that could help you saves lives. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Blisspoint - https://www.instagram.com/blisspoint.co/ Friday Night Lights - https://www.fridaynightlights.run/ Dom Whiting - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqP8au…
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SERIES 12: Episode 8 - Amnesia, Pikes, Clean Co, Calligraphy Health, The Water Shed, The Fall Guy
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If our gravely voices aren’t a dead giveaway, we’re just back from Ibiza. We’ve returned with hoarse vocal cords and recommendations! As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Amnesia - https://www.amnesia.es/ Pikes - https://www.pikesibiza.com/ Crazy P - Heartbreaker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU4Cv8E_yxE&ab_chann…
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Bonus episode - previewing the best of food, farming and rural life at The Royal Highland Show 2024
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First up Rosalind speaks to Louise Elder, Director of the Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland and Chief Steward of Scotland's Larder. Louise has been involved in the show for many years and talks about how it represents so many different things to so many different people. Su Cox also joins Rosalind on this episode. Su who comes from so…
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SERIES 12: Episode 7 - Joodaboo, People Places and Things, Genius of Coldplay, Tim Minchin, Johann Hari
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Get out your crystals, because we are going spiritual in this episode through philosophical music, meaningful movies and thought-provoking books. Send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Joodaboo - https://joodaboo.com/ People Places And Things - https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/people-places-and-things/ Tim Minchin -…
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From San Fran to Stockbridge - opening Avery with Rodney Wages
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On this episode Rosalind chat to Rodney Wages, chef-patron of Avery, who is gearing up to fully open the doors to his restaurant in Stockbridge. Kansas native Wages moved to California as a young chef to work in the kitchen at The French Laundry. He honed his culinary skills in other popular San Francisco restaurants and in 2016, he launched his po…
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SERIES 12: Episode 6 - Mo Gawdat, Babbel, Frameless, Paul Weller, Laura Moso, Jimmy Carr
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People with misophonia beware! We’re eating at the start of the episode. But don’t worry, we quickly move on to delight you with recommendations for music, instagram pages, an art installation and a language app. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Mo Gawdat - https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?hl=en Babbel - http…
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SERIES 12: Episode 5 - Halstead Baker, Forrest Gump, Ascending Bear, Stuber, Myoovi
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This week we talk bread, books, hotels and health devices. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Park House Hotel - https://parkhousehotel.com/ The Psychology of Secrets - https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/andrew-gold/the-psychology-of-secrets/9781035002597 Melanie Cantor - https://www.instagram.com/melanie.cantor/…
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You may have noticed a growing popularity for day time clubbing events in recent months. It would appear nightlife is changing, with a shift towards the day time for socialising and dancing. On this episode we learn more about this new trend, where it came from and what impact it is having on the local industry. First up Rosalind speaks to Line of …
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SERIES 12: Episode 4 - Duke of Cumberland, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Pull Up Bar, Riyets, Forest Feast, Baby Reindeer
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Did you know you can make money listening to this podcast? Kind of. Listen to the end to find out how. Send us voice notes of your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Haslemere Hospital - https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/haslemere-hospital/ The Duke of Cumberland Arms - https://dukeofcumberland.com/ Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - https://ww…
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SERIES 12: Episode 3 - Jimmy on Relationships, Simon Squibb, Love From, Fallout, Space X, Billy Joel
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Movies to watch, relationship advice to ponder, music to make you cry: another cracking week of recommendations. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Jimmy on Relationships - https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_on_relationships/?hl=en Simon Squibb - https://www.instagram.com/simonsquibb/?hl=en Love From - https://love-fr…
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Bonus Episode - St James Quarter Seafood Festival Preview with Ka Pao and Duck and Waffle
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Welcome to this special partner episode of Scran where we are teaming up with St James Quarter in Edinburgh to preview the forthcoming Edinburgh Seafood Festival which runs for the May Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th May. Many of the diverse eating and drinking destinations in St James Quarter are embracing this year’s Edinburg…
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SERIES 12: Episode 2 - Bute, Robert W B Love, Tony's Chocolonely, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Eddie Abbew
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This week we recommend everything from chocolate to a classic television programme to a Scottish island. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Bute - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Bute Dr Lisa Mosconi - https://www.lisamosconi.com/ Robert W. B. Love - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/?hl=en Ton…
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SERIES 12: Episode 1 - Monkey Man, The Dropout, The Gentlemen, Super Sparrow, Paul Weller, Nudi Spray
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We are back, baby! We’ve missed you all and can’t wait to inundate you with the recommendations that we’ve discovered over the past few months. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Monkey Man - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9214772/ The Dropout - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10166622/ The Gentlemen - https:/…
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On today's episode we're coming at food and drink from a slightly different angle. Word of Mouth (WOM) is an exhibition of new artworks and writing exploring our relationship to food, cooking and kitchens. With work spanning across print, writing, textile, collage, and paint, Word of Mouth encourages us to consider how much food and cooking inform …
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On this episode Rosalind's guest is chocolatier Chloe Oswald of Chocolatia - a business she founded during Covid, in her brother's flat in Forfar and which has gone on to do great things. Chloe has been the recipient of many awards and her chocolate continues to impress many a palate. Chloe talks to me about her time in some of Scotland's most resp…
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Oscars ahoy for two Scottish producers - Fetcha Chocolate and The Gin Bothy
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This week we're getting very excited about one of the international cultural events of the year. The Oscars take place this weekend and in an amazing turn of events, two Scottish businesses have reason to celebrate. Fetcha Chocolates and The Gin Bothy will both see their products feature as part of the famous "Everyone Wins" gift bags which the nom…
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Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling, Favourite Scottish Fare and Desert Island Drams
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Rosalind's guests on this Bonus episode of Scran are Martin Compston and Phil MacHugh, stars of Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling which has recently started on BBC Scotland and BBC Two. You may be familiar with Martin Compston from his acting roles in hit TV series' such as Line of Duty and The Rig and Phil MacHugh is a TV personality and owner of …
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Bonus Episode - The Scotch Whisky experience and its career-launching history
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This is a special partnership episode of Scran with the Scotch Whisky Experience. Nestled on Castle Hill, within a stones throw of Edinburgh Castle, the Scotch Whisky Experience has been welcoming visitors from all over the world since the late 80s - a time when the world of whisky was very, very different to what it is now. Rosalind went along to …
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On this episode of Scran Rosalind takes the long trek north to experience a singular event, Shetland's Up Helly Aa which takes place in Lerwick at the end of January each year. Rosalind spent two days on the island learning about the festival and its long tradition as well as exploring Shetland's world of food and drink, both past and present. You'…
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On today's episode we are looking at the changing face of the dairy industry. With a rich heritage of dairy farming and production in Scotland, challenges over the last 20 years have meant that dairies have had to diversify or die. Today we talk to three such businesses whose roots in traditional farming are still informing their work today. First …
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The Rise and Rise of the Cocktail with Iain McPherson of Panda & Sons
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We're still in party mode for another little at Scran so we're talking about cocktails. More specifically we're talking to Iain McPherson of Edinburgh's Panda & Sons about his career, the cocktail business, trends and what to expect from cocktails in 2024 and beyond. Iain tells Rosalind about the fascinating work he's been doing around using freezi…
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Christmas Special Part 2 2023 - Cheese, cocktails, dining out for Christmas dinner and the traditions we love to embrace
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Welcome to part two of this year's Scran Christmas specials - we are fully ensconced in the festive season, celebrating all that this celebratory time of year has to offer in food and drink. On this bumper episode of Scran we have lots of tantalising treats in store. A good cheese board is at home anytime of the year but a festive one calls for som…
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Christmas Special Part 1 2023 - Adding Italian flair to Christmas and supporting The Big Issue
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It's finally here - the first of our Christmas specials. Rosalind has been getting out and about to talk to businesses and producers about all things Christmas - how they are preparing, what it entails, recommendations, tips and tricks - the Scran Christmas specials have it all! Across the two episodes Roslaind looks at the option of dining out on …
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Bonus episode - The Borders Distillery: breathing life after 200 years
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This is a special partner episode of Scran with The Borders Distillery. On on a very very wet day, Rosalind took a trip to Hawick to visit The Borders Distillery - an up and coming whisky brand that is making a big impact. When it opened its doors to the public in 2018, The Borders Distillery breathed new life into an industry that had ceased to ex…
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On this episode Rosalind explores the world of wild dining. This is an area of the food and drink industry that's seen a steady growth in popularity, particularly since the pandemic. Rosalind set out to hear more about why people are choosing to eat in outdoor settings and what they can expect from these experiences. Who better to hear about this f…
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SERIES 11: Episode 6 - Holly & Co, James O'Brien, Sophie Webster, Thomas Bird, Organically Epic, Dave
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We’ve got some news: this is our last episode for a while. We will miss you so much! In the meantime, be sure to send us your tips to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast where we’ll also keep posting our recommendations. Not On the High Street - https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/ Holly Tucker Books - https://www.waterstones.com/author/holly-tucker/…
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On this episode of Scran we're fully embracing this time of year and investigating some of the more macabre elements of Scottish food and drink history. Earlier this year Rosalind was lucky enough to attend Whisky & Witches Presents Mythical Beasts, an immersive, mystical, musical whisky tasting produced and presented by Christine Kammerer and Jane…
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SERIES 11: Episode 5 - Dawn French, Mob, Jimmy Doherty, Maggie's, Beckham, Life Changing
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This episode is in honour of Davina’s upcoming birthday. And there are plenty of things to celebrate this edition. Please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Dawn French The Twat Files - https://www.waterstones.com/author/dawn-french/50524 Titting About - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/French-Saunders-Titting-About-Podcast/B08JHC…
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On this episode of Scran Rosalind visits Harris Distillery to hear all about their long awaited whisky, The Hearach. The whisky was launched in September and sold out straight away but Rosalind's visit took place earlier in the summer when excitement was building for the launch. First up you'll hear from Maria Morrison who showed her around telling…
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SERIES 11: Episode 4 - Sole Bliss, Mod Shoes, Desert Island Discs, Donna Ashworth, Dr Mighat Arif, Lyma Laser
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A new week and new recommendations. As always, please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Md London - https://mdlondon.co.uk/ Sole Bliss - https://solebliss.com/ Mod Shoes - https://www.modshoes.co.uk/ Honest by Milly Evans - https://www.millyevans.com/honestbook Adrian Edmondson - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001qlz2 Simo…
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SERIES 11: Episode 3 - Fearless, Arbour, Jacob Collier, Tortoise, Herboo
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Get ready for an x-ellent podcast… Please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Fearless - https://www.waterstones.com/book/fearless/trinny-woodall/9780008605438 Arbour - https://arborgardensolutions.co.uk/ Jo Whiley - https://twitter.com/jowhiley Jacob Collier - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QWrMNukfcVOmgEU0FEDyD?autoplay=tru…
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Bonus Episode - Unique Uist's utter charm
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On this special partner episode of Scran with 'Eat Drink Hebrides' Rosalind visited Uist for the first time and had the wonderful opportunity to sample just a little of what this unique island has to offer. First up Rosalind chatted to DJ Cameron from Long Island Retreats. A sixth generation crofter, DJ tells Rosalind all about his business and how…
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SERIES 11: Episode 2 - Next Door Records, Shake Shack, Gabor Mate, Poetry of Reality, Playdate
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In this episode, we laugh, we cry and, of course, we recommend. Like always, please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Emma Guns Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-emma-guns-show/id1102982843 Next Door Records - https://www.nextdoorrecords.co.uk/ Vinyl Pimp - https://www.instagram.com/vinylpimp/?hl=en Even Flow …
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SERIES 11: Episode 1 - Frank's Red Hot, Revvies, The Bear, My Mum Your Dad, Eccleston Yards, Talolo
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We’re baaaack! We’ve missed you. Please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Reminders - https://www.icloud.com/reminders Scribbler - https://www.scribbler.com/ Frank’s Red Hot - https://www.franksredhot.com/ Revvies - https://revviesenergy.co.uk/ The Bear - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14452776/ My Mum Your Dad - https://www.it…
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On this episode of Scran we headed west for a very important date in the seafood calendar. Producer Kelly, videographer Craig and Rosalind boarded the Vital Spark with fishermen Rab Lamont and John Mills. The team sailed out into Loch Ryan on the 1st of September to catch oysters on the first day of the new season. Rab, who has been catching oyster…
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Bonus Episode - World Class Cocktails and Innovative Cuisine
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On this bonus episode of Scran we celebrate an exclusive collaboration between Johnnie Walker Princes Street and the two Michelin-starred team of James and Maria Close. STIR is a ground-breaking cocktail and cuisine concept for the Explorer's Bothy Bar which serves up a unique menu of stunningly innovative small-bite plates alongside meticulously c…
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You can nearly smell the gorgeous roast coffee from this episode. Rosalind visits Dear Green Coffee Roasters in this episode to hear what's hot in the coffee world. Recent high street chains have been experimenting with olive oil. Rosalind finds out if these fads stand up. Michele Mariotti Gleneagles, Head of Bar, also joins Rosalind on this episod…
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It's that time of year again when performers, promoters and tourists from all over the world flock to Edinburgh to become part of the biggest arts festival in the world. Where there is art there is food and drink and on this episode Rosalind looks at some of the food and drink shows that you can go along to at this year's festival. She started her …
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SERIES 10: Episode 13 - Hijack, The Sixth Commandment, Revolut, Guys and Dolls, There Will be Blood
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This is our last episode for the summer! But we’ve left you with stacks of things to watch, eat and check out. While we’re away, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Revenant - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/ Hijack - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/ The Sixth Commandment - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20916306/ C…
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On this episode of Scran Rosalind shares with you interviews she did with two of the recipients of the recent Scran Awards. The Scran Awards took place at the end of June and celebrated the best in Scottish food, drink and hospitality. First up you'll hear from Calum Montgomery chef owner of Edinbane Lodge on the Isle of Skye. Calum is a truly rema…
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