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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
vanilla whippy ice cream on fries, topped with multicoloured sprinkles. The video quickly spread, racking up more than 300,000 views on TikTok, where opinions were mixed.
Watch as the ice cream loaded fries, topped with multicoloured sprinkles, are prepared. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A takeaway in Scotland has unveiled its latest treat - ice cream loaded fries. Scran in Troon says the calorific meal has seen people travel up to 80 miles to give it a try. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Co-owner Kyle decided to share his newest creation online - vanilla whippy ice cream on fries, topped with multicoloured sprinkles. Ice cream loaded fries at Scran in Troon. | Scran Troon / SWNS The video quickly spread, racking up more than 300,000 views on TikTok, where opinions were mixed. Some commenters called the combination "criminal'' while others compared it to dipping chips in a milkshake, adding "it's a yes from me." However, Kyle says the newest addition to the menu has been a smash hit - with some customers even travelling from Edinburgh to try it out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He said: "We're quite big on social media, so we were trying to come up with a way to promote the ice cream unit. We came up with the idea of combining the fries and ice cream - it was meant to be a wee funny video to try and get some interaction, but it blew up. "We've actually had people travelling down from Edinburgh to try and get some after seeing it on TikTok! It was meant to be a gimmick, but it's turned into something bigger. We've been selling them pretty consistently now!" Have you got a video you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your footage will appear on our website.
Press and Journal
3 days ago
- Press and Journal
Tributes paid after sudden death of Pine Marten Bar and Scran owner Scott Fleming
Tributes have been paid to an Aviemore and Glenmore 'legend'. Scott Fleming, known as Scotty, has died at the age of 34. Hundreds have since paid tribute to The Pine Marten Bar and Scran owner, and people say he will be remembered for his 'kind soul' and 'great sense of humour'. He was well-known in the area, with many saying they appreciated his 'funny' posts to the Pine Marten social media pages. Scotty was also known for his generosity – including the time during the Covid pandemic, he gave away free Christmas dinners to those most in need. In a post to social media, the bar confirmed Scotty's passing. They said: 'We are so sorry to share this news with you all. We want to share this so that all are informed of what's happened. 'Please allow our community time and space to grieve and thank you for your support. 'Over and out, love from the whole Pine Marten Team.' His friends are now trying to find somewhere to donate an assortment of meat from The Pine Marten Bar. An additional post reads: 'There's an assortment of meat and what not here at The Pine Marten Bar and Scran that needs a good home. 'We all know our boy would've loved it to go to some good.' Scotty had owned the popular Pine Marten Bar and Scran in Glenmore since November 2018. Since that time, he had built up a name for himself and gained customers and friends around the globe. Scotty was even named as a 'Character of the Cairngorms' as part of a Visit Cairngorms project that celebrated the stories of the communities who live and work in the area. At the time of the project, Visit Cairngorms said: 'Having left school at 15 to work towards becoming a snowboard instructor in Canada, Scott came back home to 'sort my life out'. 'From being a 'lifty' at Cairngorm Mountain to working in local bars, he's now a co-owner of the legendary Pine Marten Bar in Glenmore. 'It's the people of the Cairngorms that have kept him here and his alternative, sociable and banter filled 'PR' exploits attract many others in turn. 'With such a vast area to explore he admits he is still to see most of the Cairngorms, 'even though I have lived here for almost 10 years!' 'Scotty is a true character in every sense of the word and he is very happy putting himself out there on film to entertain us through his brilliant use of social media. 'Not always fully clothed and very straight to the point, his sense of humour keeps us entertained and makes light of the tough world of hospitality.' Scotty's friend and co-worker Rodrigo Falcon went missing after they had been on a night out in December 2022. Along with the police, his friends organised various large-scale search operations in the area and raised the profile of his disappearance by speaking to the local and national media. Sadly, Rodrigo's body was eventually found in April last year on the outskirts of Aviemore. Friends as well as those who knew Scotty from social media and their time in the bar posted tributes. The post has hundreds of comments. Heather Meek said: 'Terribly sad to read this. What a character. 'Was a fun and caring person to be around in Canada and loved following his antics in the Spey Valley. Thoughts with his family and friends.' Steve Kennedy paid tribute to the bar owner, saying Scotty's Facebook posts 'always made him chuckle'. 'So very sad to read this, Scott was such a character, always made me chuckle with his FB posts, and made us feel so welcome on our visit,' he said. 'All my thoughts with his family and friends. A true loss to Aviemore.' Janis Bootle said everyone will remember his 'funny' fundraising efforts. She said: 'So sad, RIP Scotty with Rod now. 'We will all remember laughs and kindness shown to all in lockdown and all your funny fundraising efforts. Thinking of all family friends & colleagues at this time.' June McIntosh added: 'My heart goes out to your loved ones. 'Your passing leaves a huge void, but I'm so grateful for the memories we shared at Lossie. You were a shining star, and your memory will live on.'
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Scran season 8: Julie Lin on authentic fusion cooking, family and her first cookbook Sama Sama
In our chat you'll hear all about Julie's upbringing in Glasgow and her path to where she is today. She's just brought out her first cook book Sama, Sama and we discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with it. Julie talks about her inspiration, the strong women in her life and leaving Glasgow for now. Listen to the episode in full Get in touch We'd love to hear from you for the next season's episodes. Scran season 8: Michelin Stars with chefs Rodney Wages and Stuart Ralston Scran season 8: Sampling Arran's food and drink delights If you have an opinion about anything we discuss, get in touch with your comments. Drop us a message on the Scotsman Food and Drink Facebook page, or contact me on Twitter @RosalindErskine or via email using Scran is available from all of your favourite podcast providers, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you like what you hear, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode - and leave us a rating and review. It helps others discover the show and we really like to hear your feedback. Scran season 8: Glasgow's love affair with tea Scran season 8 - Discovering food and drink in Angus Scran season 8: A preview of the Campbeltown Malts Festival with Glen Scotia and Springbank If you want to know more about food and drink in Scotland, then why not subscribe to our newsletter?
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scots seaside takeaway's 'criminal' dish has people travelling 80 miles to try it
Scran in Troon went viral after sharing a quirky new creation on TikTok. A seaside takeaway in Ayrshire has sent social media into a spin with its latest concoction, ice cream loaded fries topped with sprinkles. Scran, a popular food spot in Troon, unveiled the unusual treat in a short video online, and it has quickly become a viral sensation. Their TikTok post has now clocked up more than 300,000 views. Co-owner Kyle shared a clip of the dish, made with vanilla whippy ice cream poured over fries and finished with a scattering of multicoloured sprinkles. Viewers were quickly divided over the quirky offering. Some viewers branded the combo 'criminal,' while others were all for it, comparing it to dipping chips into a milkshake. One fan said: 'It's a yes from me." But what started as a lighthearted stunt has quickly become a surprise hit. Kyle said: 'We're quite big on social media, so we were trying to come up with a way to promote the ice cream unit. 'We came up with the idea of combining the fries and ice cream, it was meant to be a wee funny video to try and get some interaction, but it blew up. 'We've actually had people travelling down from Edinburgh to try and get some after seeing it on TikTok. "It was meant to be a gimmick, but it's turned into something bigger. We've been selling them pretty consistently now!' Some customers have travelled as far as 80 miles just to sample the bizarre creation, proving once again that Scotland's love for delights from the fryer knows no bounds. Just under 45 minutes by train or car from Glasgow, Troon has long been a magnet for beachgoers, families and day-trippers. At weekends, it's bustling with life, but during the week, it offers a quieter, more laid-back charm. Even when the beach is busy, its sheer size means you'll often find a spot to stretch out, especially at low tide when the Firth of Clyde reveals vast rippling sands. The view from the coast is a showstopper. On clear days, the dramatic silhouette of Arran looms in the distance, and Ailsa Craig's volcanic dome sits ghostlike on the horizon. Troon's golden beach stretches for over a mile, from the busy town centre in the north down to the world-famous Royal Troon Golf Club in the south, a regular host of the Open Championship. But it's not all sand and swings. The town is dotted with independent cafés, shops and restaurants, offering plenty to explore between cones and chips. With Prestwick Airport nearby, planes sweep gently overhead, adding a touch of theatre to the skies. And for anyone planning a seaside trip that won't break the bank, Troon is an easy win, regular trains from Glasgow Central take under 45 minutes, and with four free car parks in town, getting there by car is just as hassle-free.
Scotsman
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Scran season 8: The challenge with Scottish scallops
In the latest episode of Scran, I visited the award-winning restaurant Inver which is located in a beautiful spot on the shores of Loch Fyne. I was there to find out more about the Open Seas Dived not Dredged campaign, which has been created to highlight the damage that's done by dredging for scallops and encourage the more sustainable practice of hand diving, which they believe all consumers have a role in. I spoke to Andrea Ladas, Sustainable Seafood Officer for Open Seas, David Stinson, diver, Will Branning of the Sustainable Restaurant Association and Pam Brunton, co-owner and Head Chef at Inver. In my discussions I find out more around the issues with dredging for scallops, how this is impacting the sea bed and the fishing industry and consider what it means for chefs and consumers. Listen to the episode in full We'd love to hear from you for the next season's episodes. Scran season 8: Michelin Stars with chefs Rodney Wages and Stuart Ralston Scran season 8: Sampling Arran's food and drink delights If you have an opinion about anything we discuss, get in touch with your comments. Drop us a message on the Scotsman Food and Drink Facebook page, or contact me on Twitter @RosalindErskine or via email using Scran is available from all of your favourite podcast providers, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you like what you hear, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode - and leave us a rating and review. It helps others discover the show and we really like to hear your feedback. Scran season 8 - Discovering food and drink in Angus Scran season 8: A preview of the Campbeltown Malts Festival with Glen Scotia and Springbank If you want to know more about food and drink in Scotland, then why not subscribe to our newsletter?
