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Farmers Markets in Scotland




Here is a listing of Farmers Market's currently being held throughout Scotland.
We update this list regularly so please let us know of any new markets, deletions
or updates on the information we are displaying.
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Aberdeen Cupar Haddington Montrose
Ardrishaig Dingwall Hamilton Orkney
Ayrshire Dundee Inverness Overton Farm
Balerno Dunfermline Inverurie Paisley
Banchory Edinburgh Irvine - discontinued Peebles
Banff Elgin Kelso Perth
Blairgowrie Ellon Kilmarnock Peterhead
Bridge of Allan - discontinued Fencebay Kilsyth - discontinued St Andrews
Cairndow & Loch Fyne Falkirk Kirkcaldy Stirling
Cairngorms Forfar Kirkintilloch Sterling Mills
Callander Glasgow Mansfield Park Loch Lomond Stonehaven
Campbeltown Glasgow Queen's Park Lochwinnoch Tarbert
Clarkston Greenock Milngavie Scottish Farmers Markets Web Site



Aberdeen Country Fair
Aberdeen Country Fair is on the first and last Saturday of every month

With over 30,000 visitors each month, this is one of the largest events in Scotland. Based in Belmont Street in the heart of Aberdeen’s entertainment district, the fair brings together up to 40 stalls offering local foods and crafts as well as products from selected guest producers. Extra dates are added for special city events and the popular International Market.

Aberdeen Country Fair
Tel: 01224 649000 Fax: 01224 621445
   info@aberdeencountryfair.co.uk
   www.aberdeencountryfair.co.uk/


Ardrishaig Farmers' Market
2nd Saturday on each month 10am-1pm

With a warm welcome for locals and visitors to the area, this small market offers the best local foods direct from the producers. One of the friendliest markets in Argyll. Visitors always welcome! Worth a stop on your way to the Crinan Canal.

Ardrishaig Farmer's Market Chalmers Street
Tel: 01655 770217.
   jfcampbell@talk21.com
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk


Ayrshire Farmers' Market
1st Saturday of each month except January, 9.00am -1.00pm.

One of Scotland’s first farmers’ markets, the Ayrshire market is located on River Street in front of the Borderline Theatre. Ayrshire is one of Scotland’s most productive areas for quality foods and the market offers a wide range of meat including grass-reared Ayrshire lamb, beef, pork and venison as well as the famous cow, goat and ewes' cheeses from Dunlop. The market also has its own Co-operative shop which is worth a visit. For more details including shop opening times and details of products and producers contact Shoniad Kay on 01655 770217.

Ayrshire Farmer's Market
Tel: 01292 521 765
   enquiries@ayrshiremeats.co.uk
   www.ayrshirefarmersmarket.co.uk

Balerno Farmers' Market
2nd Saturday of each month between 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.

Balerno Farmers’ Market is set in the pedestrianised centre of Balerno village on the western outskirts of Edinburgh. Easily accessible by car or Bus No 44, this community run market features a wide variety of stalls including local produce, cheese, meats, home bakes and crafts. Combine your visit with a trip to the Pentland Hills for a great day out! The market is organised by Balerno Village Trust.

Balerno Farmer's Market Main Street
Tel: 0131 449 4545
   info@balernovt.org.uk
   www.balernovt.org.uk

Banchory Farmer’s Market
3rd Saturday of each month between 11am and 3pm

Banchory is the gateway to Royal Deeside and is close to Crathes Castle and Gardens. The popular Banchory market is held at Scott Skinner Square. Local producers include Woodside Farm Shop, Cairnton Aberdeen Angus, Crannach Coffee Shop & Bakery, Huntly Herbs, Ingram's Homecure and Nordic Fishing Ltd.

Scott Skinners Square Banchory Aberdeenshire
Tel: 01330 825895
   info@aberdeencountryfair.co.uk
   www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Banff Farmer’s Market
Last Saturday of the month between 10am and 3pm

With its picturesque setting on Scotland’s north coast, Banff was the first farmers’ market in Aberdeenshire and offers the added bonus of the nearby fishmarket at Macduff. Come early to get the best from local producers such as eggs, fruit and vegetables from A A Gatt, cheese and butter from Allathan Dairy, fresh homebaking from Muirden Homebakes and fish and seafood from Nordic Fishing Ltd.

St Mary’s Car Park, Low Street, Banff
Tel: 01771 644 369
  
   www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Blairgowrie Community Market
4th Saturday of each month

The farmers’ market is held in the Wellmeadow in the town centre with up to twenty local producers offering a wide variety of local produce ranging from fresh herbs to local lamb and soft fruits. The area around Blairgowrie is Europe's centre for soft fruit production with many farms inviting you to "pick your own" strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, redcurrants, and tayberries. A must for jam makers

Blairgowrie Community Market
Tel: 01828 640763.
   sue@strathmoreglens.sol.co.uk
   www.strathmoreglens.org

Bo'ness Farmers' Market
1st Thursday of each month

Bo'ness has had a  central market square for many decades...and now has a regular monthly farmers'  and craft market on the first Thursday of each months.
The market is supported by the local town centre  management groups, as well as local  business  communities & civic groups.

Bo'ness Market Square
Tel: 01324 611293
   howard.wilkinson2@btinternet.comm
   www.falkirk.gov.uk/the_area/whats_on

Cairndow and Loch Fyne Farmers' Market
4th Saturday of the month, 10am-1pm

Seafood lovers will warm to this farmers’ market as it is located right by the famous Loch Fyne Restaurant in Argyll. Feast on wonderful seafood after checking out the varied produce on the stalls such as Winston Churchill venison, Isabella's Preserves, Inverloch cheese and Fyne Ales, all produced locally in the splendid scenery of Argyll.

Cairndow and Loch Fyne Farmer’s Market, Loch Fyne Restaurant
Tel: 01586 554510
   wechurchill@aol.com
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Cairngorms Farmers' Market Association
For all forthcoming dates go to www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com

This is your chance to enjoy a great day out in the Highlands and to find produce such as beef and lamb from local farms such as Balliefurth Farm, Ballintomb Farm, Jo Durno tablet, and Delfour Hatchery. Local crafts are also on display. Highland fare at its best.

Cairngorms Farmer’s Market Association
Tel: 01479 821521
   organisercfma@aol.com
   www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com

Callander Farmers' Market
Sunday 6th April from 11am to 4pm

Callander Farmers’ Market is conveniently placed at the Station Road Car Park, behind the Dreadnought Hotel, featuring the best of Scottish and local food. As well as succulent Highland beef, venison, game, and heather-fed lamb, there is a selection of seafood, cheese, free range eggs, speciality breads and homebaking, artisan beverages, seasonal plants and hand crafted items.

Callander Farmer’s Market, Station Road Carpark, Callander
Tel: 01877 330151
   kilmahog@aol.com
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk/

Campbeltown Farmers' Market
1st Saturday of each month, 10am-1pm

Situated at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre, Campbelltown is a small community where the farmers’ market has been set up by local food and craft producers. The market acts as a focal point for the community each month but visitors are made very welcome. This is your chance to sample the local fare and meet some of the locals.

Campbeltown Farmer’s Market Royal Hotel yard.
Tel: 01586 554510
   wechurchill@aol.com
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Clarkston Farmers' Market
4th Saturday of every month. 9am - 1pm

Lanarkshire is renowned as the fruit garden of the West of Scotland. Up to eighteen local producers attend the market each month at Clarkston. This is a convenient location on the south side of Glasgow with easy parking and access to the local high street. Wide range of fare including meats, vegetable, home bakes and dairy.

Clarkston Farmer’s Market Station Car Park
Tel: 01555 771757
   enquiry@lanarkshirefarmersmarket.co.uk
   www.lanarkshirefarmersmarket.co.uk

Cupar Farmers' Market
3rd Saturday of each month 9am-1pm

Cupar is a bustling market town at the heart of the farming area of north-east Fife. Follow the aroma of the traditional smoke barrels where Iain Spink prepares his delicious Arbroath Smokies to the farmers’ market where you will find locally-produced venison and wild boar as well as beef, lamb, vegetables and soft fruits. Lots of home baking too.

Cupar Farmer’s Market Bonnygate Car Park.
Tel: 01383 730811
   jimmywilso@btinternet.com
   www.fifefarmersmarket.co.uk

Dingwall Farmer’s Market
2nd Saturday of each month

Dingwall market is held in the pedestrian-friendly area of the High Street and supports local producers and the local community with space for twenty market stalls, together with two stalls for local voluntary groups.

High Street
Tel: 01349 867 941
   elainah@btinternet.com
   www.dingwall.org.uk

Dundee Farmers' Market
3rd Saturday of each month,9am-4pm

Situated in the pedestrian precinct in the city centre close to the main shopping area, Dundee Farmers’ Market offers a variety of local produce and crafts from all over Tayside, an area known for its soft fruits such as raspberries, strawberries and tayberries. For Christmas the market is extended to include seasonal crafts, foods and gifts.

Dundee Farmer’s Market Reform Street.
Tel: 01382 434548
   lorna.mckenzie@dundeecity.gov.uk
   www.dundeecity.gov.uk

Dunfermline Farmers' Market
2nd Sat of each month,9am-1pm

This friendly market is located by the Glen Gates and is organised by the Fife Farmers' Market Co-Operative. Up to 20 local producers set up their stalls to offer quality beef, lamb, pork vegetables and home-baking. For the adventurous there is wild boar and water buffalo on offer. The sweet-toothed visitor should head for Hilary’s famous meringues!

Dunfermline Farmer’s Market Glen Gates, Bridge Street
Tel: 01383 730811
   jimmywilso@btinternet.com
   www.fifefarmersmarket.co.uk

Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Held every Saturday of the month, 9am-2pm

A great start to the weekend! Held on Castle Terrace with the dramatic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, this farmers market has over 60 specialist suppiers from around Scotland. Most of the stall holders are primary producers selling what they grow or produce. Around a quarter are meat producers offering wild boar,ostrich, venison as well as organic beef, chicken, lamb nad pork. Seafood including lobster and shellfish are on offer when in season and fresh fish us always available. As well as local breads, cheeses, organic vegetables and plants there are speciality producers of beers, chocolates, chutneys and jams. Named by Country Life as Britain’s Favourite Farmers Market.

Winner of the 2007 FARMA Certified Farmers’ Market of the Year Award!

Edinburgh Farmer’s Market Castle Terrace,
organised by Edinburgh City Centre Management
Tel: 0131 652 5940
   RichardDarke@edinburghcc.com
   www.edinburghcc.com

Elgin Farmer’s Market
3rd Saturday of each month between 9am and 4pm

Elgin Farmers Market is held on the 'plain-stones' in the centre of Elgin. The market has a good selection of local vegetables and fruit, locally produced cheeses and Aberdeen Angus meat as well as bread and home-bakes. There are also local crafts and jewellery on show and in Spring and Autumn there is a continental market offering a taste of continental Europe.

Plain Stones, High Street
Tel: 01464 861 503
   milton.lesmore@virgin.net
   www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Ellon Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday

Ellon sits in rich agricultural land and is close to many visitor attractions including Haddo House built in 1732 and Pitmedden Garden. The market is held weekly at Neil Ross Square and offers top quality local food and produce from the surrounding area.

Ellon Farmer’s Market
Tel: 01467 672 529
   ronreid@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
   www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Fencebay Farmers' Market
Last Sunday of the Month, 9am-2pm.

A must for fish lovers! The Fencebay market, just five miles south of Largs, has an unusual setting under cover in a traditional Ayrshire farm byre. The stalls offer a wide range of produce from Ayrshire as well as traditional crafts. The bonus is the Fish Farm Shop that sells fresh and smoked fish and shellfish as well a wide range of delicatessen items and a selection of fine wines.

by Fairlie
Tel: 01475 568918
   fencebay@aol.com
   www.fencebay.co.uk

Falkirk Farmers' Market
2nd Sunday of each month except January, 11am-4pm

The Falkirk market is a Sunday market (free parking) and is located in the pedestrian precinct of Falkirk High Street. Producers come from all over central Scotland to sell a wide range of produce including fresh seasonal produce, cakes, beef, lamb, pork, venison, smoked foods and vegetables.Scottish preserves, honey, savoury vegetarian and gluten free specialities. are also available.

Falkirk Farmer’s Market High Street,
organised by Falkirk & District Town Centre Management Ltd
Tel: 01560 600184. Or 01324 611293
   howard.wilkinson2@btinternet.com
   www.falkirkinspired.com

Forfar Farmers' Market
2nd Saturday of each month,9am-1pm

This busy market in the heart of Angus brings together producers from all over Tayside. Where better to buy Aberdeen Angus beef than right here but do not forget to check out the wonderful seafood, dairy products, locally made preserves, hand-made soap, crafts, and locally grown plants and cut flowers. Meet the local producers, buy a Forfar Bridie and get yourself a real taste of Angus.

Myre Park
Tel: 013082 370203
   ruthfairlie@btinternet.com
  

Glasgow Farmers' Market - Mansfield Park
Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 10.00 a.m. until 2.00 p.m.

Located in the west end of the city in the bustling Partick area and only a few minutes from Glasgow University, Kelvin Hall and the newly renovated Kelvin Grove Museum and Galleries this market usually has around 40 stalls selling farm produce, locally grown vegetables, Scottish beef, lamb, venison and wild boar. A range of speciality producers have chutneys, jams, locally produced honeys and breads on offer as well as a good selection of Scottish cheeses. Shellfish and and fresh fish available in season.

Glasgow Farmer’s Market - Mansfield Park
The market is organised by Audrey Fenton Events Ltd.
Tel: 01738 449430.
   peter@fentonevents.com
   www.glasgow.gov.uk

Glasgow Farmers' Market - Queen's Park
Held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month between 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m

The Queen’s Park Farmers Market was set up in 2003 to complement the already well established Mansfield Park Farmers Market. Located on Glasgow's south site off the Victoria Road entrance, the picturesque setting provides a wonderful backdrop for this flourishing market. Choices are countless with a superb array of fresh produce from over 25 stallholders, and the onsite entertainment completes the market experience.

Glasgow Farmer’s Market - Queen’s Park
The market is organised by Audrey Fenton Events Ltd.
Tel: 01738 449430
   peter@fentonevents.com
   www.glasgow.gov.uk

Grangemouth Farmers' Market
3rd Thursday of each month, 10am-2pm

Grangemouth is now enjoying it own monthly farmers' and craft  market held in the attractive collonade area of La Porte Precinct on the third Thursday of each month.
The market is supported by the local town centre  management groups, as well as local  business  communities  & civic groups.

 

Grangemouth Farmer’s Market La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth
Tel: 01324 611293
   howard.wilkinson2@btinternet.com
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Greenock Farmers' Market
3rd Saturday of each month, 9am-2pm

Head down to Clyde Square in Greenock for the best of the West at the Greenock Farmers’ Market. Up to 17 local producers come each month to offer quality meat, fish, fruit and vegetables from Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and the west of Scotland.

Greenock Farmer’s Market Clyde Square
Tel: 01505 503553
   john.dobbie@threepwoodfayre.com
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Haddington Farmer's Market
Last Saturday of every month, 9am - 1pm

This is one of the most atmospheric markets in Scotland. Cooking demonstrations, free tastings and live music all add to the enjoyment of this busy market with up to twenty five stall-holders. Produce comes from artisan farms that concentrate on quality, tradition and flavour, such as Jock’s Tattie Shed, Ballencrieff Pedigree Pigs, Monarch Deer Farm and Scots Cheer Fruit Liqueurs. Just half an hour’s drive from Edinburgh and a trip to the market would be an added treat to a day out in East Lothian.

Haddington Farmer’s Market Court Street.
Tel: Pauline Jaffray 01368 863593
   pjdesign@dunbar.org.uk
   www.haddingtonfarmersmarket.co.uk

Hamilton Farmers' Market
3rd Saturday of the month, 9am -1pm

This busy little market is just two minutes from the Regent’s Way Shopping Mall. Featuring producers from Lanarkshire and other parts of Central Scotland, there is a good variety of meat, vegetables and home-baking. The event is organised by Lanarkshire Farmers' Market Ltd.

Hamilton Farmer’s Market New Cross Quarry Street
Tel: 01555 771757
   enquiry@lanarkshirefarmersmarket.co.uk
   www.lanarkshirefarmersmarket.co.uk

Inverness Farmer’s Market
1st Saturday of the month from 8.30am until 3pm

The capital of the Highlands has one of the busiest and best stocked markets with a delicious selection of vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, bread and cakes, fruit juices and dairy products. One stall that’s easy to find is The Really Garlicky Company, the first growers of hardneck porcelain garlic in Scotland. who offer Really Garlicky Bread, Butter, Cream Cheese and Oatcakes. An added treat at this market is the music from the Cnoc Cuill Ceilidh Band (who collect for the Highland Hospice) which plays from 12-2pm.

Eastgate Shopping Precinct Inverness
Tel / Fax 01309 651 206
  
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Inverurie Farmers' Market
2nd Saturday of each month, 9am - 1pm.

This market location is appropriately named-Market Place in Inverurie. Lots of wonderful local produce including Woodside Farm Shop, Burngrains Nursery, Cairnhill Country Fare, Crannach Coffee Shop & Bakery, Ella Drinks Ltd/Bouvrage, Huntly Herbs, Ingrams Homecure, Milton-of-Lesmore, Risen Bakery and The Store.

Inverurie Farmer’s Market Market Place, Town Centre
Tel: 01467 621195
   ronreid2@aol.com
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Kelso Farmers' Market
4th Saturday of each month, 9.30 am-1.30pm

Kelso, situated on the Tweed, with Floors Castle and a famous racecourse, has much to offer the visitor. The farmers’ market brings together up to fifteen local producers offering the best of the Borders from lamb and beef to vegetables and dairy products. Paxton House, outstation of the National Galleries for Scotland is also close by.

Kelso Farmer’s Market Town Square.
Tel: 01573 470263
    
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Kilmarnock Farmer’s Market
3rd Saturday of the month, 9am until 2pm

Kilmarnock is a busy shopping town and the monthly farmers’ market adds a truly local flavour for locals and visitors. Produce on offer varies with the season but includes bread, cakes, local cheeses, free-range eggs, meat, vegetables and home-made preserves. The Kilmarnock edition of Burns’ poems includes his famous Toast to the Haggis. The Ayrshire bard was a farmer and would no doubt have supported the Ayrshire markets!

Foregate (by bus station)
Tel: 01655 770 217
   enquiries@ayrshiremeats.co.uk
   www.ayrshirefarmersmarket.co.uk

Kirkcaldy Farmers' Market
Last Saturday of each month,9am - 1pm

Kirkcaldy, known as the “Lang Toun”, is one of the major population centres in Fife and it is the main shopping centre of the area. The farmers' market is held in the Town Square, adjacent to the Town Hall and near the bus station and offers a wide range of produce from Fife and beyond. Stallholders offer delights such as Smokies from Iain Spink, organic meats from Jamesfield Farm, Puddledub Pork and Buffalo, Eggs from Ring Farm, Venison from Fletchers and Home Baking from Wanda Hudson.

Kirkcaldy Farmer’s Market Town Square.
Tel: 01383 730811
   jimmywilso@btinternet.com
   www.fifefarmersmarket.co.uk

Kirkintilloch Farmers' Market
3rd Wednesday of each month, 10am - 2pm

This is an unusual market in that it takes place on a weekday! Kirkintilloch has the claim to fame of being the first weekday farmers’ market in Scotland. Here you can find producers from all over Central Scotland offering a wide range of quality meats, vegetables, fish and dairy. Check out the ‘taste before you buy’ promotions.

Kirkintilloch Farmer’s Market The Precinct
Tel: 014366 79882
   wendy@forum-uk.com
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Langholm Farmers' Market
1st Saturday of each month, 9am - 1pm

This new indoor market has solely local producers attending each month, giving a wide variety of produce including, meat, cheese, fish, wine, beer, honeys and home baking. Well worth a visit especially on rainy days.

Langholm Farmer’s Market Scott Hay Gallery, William St
Tel: 01461500912
   muckletoonproducersmarket@hotmail.co.uk
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Loch Lomond Shores Farmers' Market
1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, 10am - 3pm

What could be better than a farmers’ market on the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Just a short drive from Glasgow the market offers a wonderful selection of produce from all over Scotland. Featuring around 30 regular stallholders. visitors can meet cheese and chocolate makers through to producers of organic eggs, beef, lamb, pork, home made soup, smoked foods, seafood, jams, confectionery and home baking.

Loch Lomond Shores Farmer’s Market Balloch
Tel: 01436 679882
   wendy@forum-uk.com
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Lochwinnoch Farmers' Market
Held 3 times a year, 1st Sunday, March, June and December. 11am - 2.30pm

Lochwinnoch is well-known for its RSPB nature reserve, situated within the Clyde-Muirshiel Regional Park and one of the few remaining wetland sites in Scotland. For visitors coming on the first Sunday in March, June or December there is the added attraction nearby of the indoor farmers’ market at Castle Semple which offers a wide range of food and crafts, many of them local. Altogether, a great day out!

Lochwinnoch Farmer’s Market Castle Semple VC
Tel: 01505 614791
   john.dobbie@threepwoodfayre.com
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Milngavie Farmers' Market
1st Wednesday of each month, 10am - 2pm.

Milngavie marks the start (or if heading south) the finish of the Highland Way. For walkers what better way to stock up food for the trip than to stop at the Milngavie farmers’ market. This weekday market is well supported by locals but visitors are most welcome. A variety of produce from all over Scotland is on offer.

Milngavie Farmer’s Market Douglas Street
Tel: 01436 679882
   wendy@realproduce.co.uk
   www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Montrose Farmers' Market
1st Saturday of each month, 9am - 1pm

This new market, organised by Angus Farmers Markets has proved very popular with locals but visitors are now finding their way there too. There is a wonderful choice of produce ranging from Highland beef and lamb to smoked delicacies, cheeses, preserves and oatmeal. Here is your chance to see Arbroath Smokies being smoked on the spot.

Montrose Farmer’s Market Town House Car Park
Tel: 01382 370203
   ruthfairlie@btinternet
   www.gable-enders.co.uk

Orkney Farmer’s Market
Last Saturday of month (except Jan-Mar) 9am until 1pm

There cannot be many farmers’ markets at latitude 59° north but this one is worth seeking out. Set up in front of the majestic St.Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, here you will find top quality organic vegetables and herbs, local fish and beef, wool products, and locally made herbal soaps and shampoos. Orkney is famous for the quality of its beef and dairy products but also for whisky and a beer named Skullsplitter!

Broad Street Orkney
Tel: 01856 831 537
   annnewstead@ukonline.co.uk
   www.orkneycommunities.co.uk

Overton Farm Farmers' Market
1st Saturday of each month,10am-3pm

If you want a day out of the city, then take off to Overton Farm at Crossford. Up to twenty producers offer the best of local food and food from Lanarkshire. The monthly market is organised by the Lanarkshire Farmers’ Market Ltd.

Overton Farm Farmer’s Market Overton Farm, Crossford
Tel: 01555 771757
   enquiry@lanarkshirefarmersmarket.co.uk
   www.lanarkshirefarmersmarket.co.uk

Paisley Farmer's Markets
2nd and last Saturday of each month, 9.00am - 1.00pm

This is a big farmers’ market is located in County Square, next to Gilmour Street station, so just ten minutes by train from Glasgow’s Central Station. Now running twice a month, and recognised by BBC Good Food Magazine as one of the best in the UK, the market brings together up to thirty producers offering specialities such as Ayrshire hill lamb, Limousin steaks and West Coast seafood. Cookery demonstrations by leading chefs such as Nick Nairn are a regular feature.

Paisley Farmer’s Market County Square, outside Gilmour St Main Rail Station
Tel: Shoniad Kay on 01655 770217
   enquiries@ayrshiremeats.co.uk
    

Peebles Farmers' Market
2nd Saturday of each month, 9.30am - 1.30pm

Peebles Market offers the best produce from the Scottish Borders, a rich agricultural area, famed for two breeds of sheep, the Cheviot and the Border Leicester. As well as local Highland Show Champion lamb, the local producers also offer venison, ostrich and fresh Eyemouth Fish. And don’t forget the fresh jersey cream and cheese, organic eggs, honey, organic bread, local home baking, apple juice, water mill ground flour and fresh Lanarkshire tomatoes. If there’s any room in your shopping bag, try some local crafts. Just half an hour’s drive from Edinburgh and a great day out.

Peebles Farmer’s Market Eastgate Car Park.
Tel: 01505 503553
   john@john354.wanadoo.co.uk
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Perth Farmers' Market
1st Saturday of each month. 9am-2pm

Perth was the first farmers’ market to be established in Scotland. Situated in the heart of the country, Perthshire has some of the finest agricultural land and produce in Scotland. Still one of themost popular of all the markets, here you will find the best organic meat, fish and vegetables as well as wines and home-baking. There is also a monthly cooking demonstration where local chefs prepare quick and easy dishes using seasonal ingredients from the market. A true taste of Scotland!

Perth Farmer’s Market King Edward Street
Tel: 01738 582159
   ad@theeventstore.com
   www.perthfarmersmarket.co.uk

Peterhead Farmer’s Market
1st Saturday of the month, 8am until 1.30pm

Peterhead is now the busiest white fish port in Europe and the largest fishing port in the European Community. The town was one of the first farmers’ markets in Aberdeenshire and features a wide range of stalls including Cairn O Mohr Wines, The Hame Bakery, Ingrams Homecure and Veg in a Box.

Drummers Corner
Tel: 01779 476 458
   arthur.gill@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
   www.peterhead.biz/

St Andrews Farmers' Market
1st Saturday of each month, 9am - 1pm

Known to the world as the home of golf but St. Andrews is one of the best examples of a medieval market town in Scotland. So it is an appropriate location for one of the busiest farmers’ markets in Fife with visitors mingling with the locals and students from the University. Organised by the Fife Farmers' Market Co-Operative, there is a wide range of produce on offer from organic meats, fish and poultry to soap, herbal remedies and water buffalo!

St Andrews Farmer’s Market Argyle Street Car Park
Tel: 01383 730811
   jimmywilso@btinternet.com
   www.fifefarmersmarket.co.uk

Stirling Farmers' Market
Maxwell Place, on the second Saturday of each month from 9am to 2pm

Stirling Farmers' Market provides a showcase for a wide range of local produce including Highland beef and lamb, venison, game, pork and bacon. Also on offer is a selection of seafood, cheese, oatcakes, organic vegetables, natural berry drinks, speciality bread, homebaking and foods for those with intolerances to gluten wheat and dairy. Take the opportunity to speak to the producers of these fine local foods. Stirling Castle is close by and is worth a visit.

Stirling Farmer’s Market Maxwell Place
Tel: 01877 330151
   kilmahog@aol.com
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Sterling Mills Farmers' Market
4th Sunday of each month, 11am - 4pm or until sold out

There’s something for everyone here. Sterling Mills is a popular shopping location for bargain hunters. The bonus on the fourth Sunday of each month is the farmers’ market, organised by Forum Event Management, which brings together some of Scotland’s finest producers of beef, lamb, venison and smoked goods as well as vegetables, home baking, and a selection of craft items.

Sterling Mills Farmer’s Market Tillycoultry, Clackmannanshire.
Tel: 01436 679882
   info@forum-uk.com
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Stonehaven Farmer’s Market
1st Saturday of the month, 9am until 2pm

Market Square is the very apt location of this busy farmers’ market in the coastal town of Stonehaven. As well as food and produce from Castleton Fruit, Crannach Coffee Shop & Bakery and Ingram's Homecure, you will also find wonderful products from J & M Fraser Organic Growers, Huntly Herbs, James W Gammie & Son, Kathy's Cornucopia, Nordic Fishing Ltd and The Store.

Market Square
Tel: 01569 730 195
   info@kathyscornucopia.com
   www.stonehavenfarmersmarket.com

Tarbert Farmer’s Market
3rd Saturday of the month, 10am until 1pm

This has to be one of the prettiest locations for a farmers’ market. The harbourside on the 3rd Saturday of the month becomes the backdrop for a variety of stalls selling the best local fish and produce from Argyll and the west of Scotland. Seafood lovers can enjoy the best Scottish seafood and shellfish in this area and enjoy the rugged and unspoiled coastline of Argyll.

Harbourside
Tel: 01586 554 510
   jfcampbell@talk21.com
   www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Wigtown Farmer’s Market
3rd Saturday of the month, 10am until 1pm

The Markets Promotion Group in Wigtown is running weekly farmers markets, from Easter till October.

The Wigtown market has grown rapidly in size and now has an average of 26 stalls every week, including fresh meat, fruit and vegetables as well as jewellery, clothes, music and books. For visitors, the Market provides an excellent opportunity to visit Scotland’s National Book Town and do your weekly organic shopping at the same time.

Wigtown
Tel: 01988 403378
    
    


 


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