Bonus Episode - Scran on the Road - Orkney part 1 - J Gow Rum and Stockan's Oatcakes
JUN 12, 202627 MIN
Bonus Episode - Scran on the Road - Orkney part 1 - J Gow Rum and Stockan's Oatcakes
JUN 12, 202627 MIN
Description
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 quickly forget about the sun back home.
On this Scran on the Road special, producer Kelly and Rosalind spent two days travelling around Orkney, thanks to Orkney Marketing and Orkney.com, where they encountered so many interesting people and places that they couldn't fit it all into one episode. This is part 1 which brings you first, an insight into a modern business with Colin the founder of J Gow Rum, and then a four-generations-old family business when Rosalind spoke to Stewart Crichton, MD of Stockans Oatcakes.
Colin is also Chair of Orkney Food and Drink and tells Rosalind all about his role and the challenges they need to surmount as an island business and community. He shares his passion for distilling rum and the pirate inspiration that has informed its branding and marketing.
Stewart describes the rich history of Stockan's Oatcakes and how this iconic Scottish triangular oatcake came about. He also suggests ways to serve your oatcakes which may raise an eyebrow or two.
You'll be able to hear part 2 in the series in the coming weeks which features the one and only Highland Park and a fascinating traditional operating business, Barony Mill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices