Welcome to part two of our annual Christmas Scran specials. We're fully engrossed in all things Christmas and we're pleased to say this episode is jam packed full of joy, tradition and cheer.
First up on this podcast I meet Peter Gilchrist, Scottish food historian, writer and friend of the podcast who takes me through the evolution of the Scottish Christmas and how we have arrived at many of our modern day customs and traditions.
Peter and I met at the beautifully decorated The Ivy restaurant in Glasgow to enjoy a festive brunch.
Peter is always a fascinating guest and we guarantee you that you will walk away from today's episode knowing something new about Christmas.
Then we head back to Bowhouse Market in Fife to talk to Chris Miles of Inchcolm Distillery who makes a very interesting spirit from leftover apples, and Stephen Wade of Woodmill Game who tells me about how he created and moulded his business.
Finally you'll hear from Barry Bryson who lets us in on the life of a chef at Christmas time as well as his exciting plans for the year ahead..but most importantly - he has tips for the Christmas dinner. Something we all relish in the run up to the big day.
Thanks to listening to Scran throughout 2024, we will return in 2025 with lots more tales from inside the food and drink industry we know and love in Scotland.
Merry Christmas and happy new year!
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