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.
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.
Shoppers keen on sampling West Country foods can buy a wide range of produce at the Exeter Farmers' Market. The market is a vibrant and enjoyable place to buy and sell and meet with producers who offer a delicious range of foods such as venison, pork, lamb, beef, chicken, organic fruit and vegetables, apple juice, fish, chicken, preserves, cakes, bread, pies and much more.
In 2009 the Parish Council undertook a questionnaire to form the basis of a Parish Plan for the community. The plan identified, amongst other things a request for a Farmers Market to provide an outlet for local producers and a way of purchasing fresh, quality produce direct from the producer.
Chester Town Hall comes alive the third Saturday of every month with the Taste of Cheshire Farmers Market. The outdoor market brings together about 30 Cheshire-based suppliers, giving visitors access to quality local produce
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.
Alnwick's Monthly Farmers & Craft Market is held on the last Friday of each month. You will find a selection of fresh local produce, homemade bread, pies, game meat, Northumberland delights. It's a full market place filled with a variety of stalls. Occasionally we have music in the square and local Birds of Prey in attendance.
A delightful village setting makes Balerno Farmers’ Market a popular destination on the western outskirts of Edinburgh. Easily accessible by car or Bus No 44, the market has a variety of stalls on the main street offering a wide range of local produce. Local organisations often run events alongside the market. Combine your visit with a trip to the Pentland Hills for a great day out!
Known as “the friendly village market”, we run on the second Sunday of every month, all year round, at the village hall in Greenhead, from 10am to 2pm. Meet the producers of delicious local foods and local craftspeople, learn new recipes and find out what’s going on in the local area and even some of the local history, over cakes & fair-trade coffee/tea…