Aberfeldy Farmers Market
This market features local produce and suppliers from all over the region, showcasing the very best of Perthshire’s farm foods. The market has everything from fresh eggs and fresh meat, to handmade crafts and art, all coming directly from their suppliers who, according to the owners are “some of the best Perthshire food suppliers”. There market also has a range of other stalls on offer, featuring handmade chocolate, cheese and fresh coffee. The market runs from May to October, so next weekend is your last chance to pop along, before it breaks until May next year, and discover what the farms of Perthshire have to offer.
Sunday the 6th of October from 10am-2pm
Aberfeldy Town Square
Ayrshire Farmers Market
The organisers of the Ayrshire Farmer’s Market want to remind shoppers of the benefits of shopping at farmers markets – not only do local businesses and the local community benefit, but also the shoppers, by being able to talk directly with the producer you can ensure that the food you’re getting is of the highest standard. Set up in 2000, the market has a variety of stalls on offer including meat, vegetables and cakes, along with a variety of others. Although it only takes place in Ayr on the first Saturday of every month, they have other markets in Paisley and Kilmarnock throughout the rest of the month. If you don’t manage to pop along next weekend, there’s still plenty of time to catch the market throughout the month.
Saturday the 5th of October from 9am until 1pm
Ayr High Street
Edinburgh Farmers Market
This market takes place all year round on a Saturday. They have a variety of stalls on offer, including produce such as organic beef and chicken along with seasonal fruit and vegetables. As well as the mix of food and drink on offer, the market is home to different types of speciality produce such as clothing and knitwear. They publish the market layout every week ensuring you know in advance what stalls are going to be there. The market is overlooked by Edinburgh Castle and was listed by Lloyd Grossman as one of the world’s best farmers’ markets. So why not head along and see what all the fuss is about?
Saturday the 5th of October from 9am-2pm
Castle Terrace, Edinburgh
Campbelltown Farmers Market
Campbelltown’s farmers market is another which offers a wide variety of local produce. Although the stalls vary during the year - which means you’ll be able to discover an even wider variety of produce every time you visit - the Campbelltown market promises that stalls like Ifferdale Lamb, Ballywilline Beed and Little Gem Bakery will be there along with a variety of other local craft stalls. Even though the market does take place outside, if the weather isn’t cooperating it moves inside – so you can visit the market regardless of the weather!
Saturday the 5th of October at 10am
Campbelltown Heritage Centre
Park Lane Market
Setting up shop in 2017 in the southside of Glasgow is Park Lane market. On the first and last Sunday of every month they open their doors to a variety of local traders selling everything from clothing, to homemade bread. The lane opens out into a food and performance space at the back where you can enjoy live performances from local musicians throughout the day and sample a variety of food stalls to get your teeth into.
Sunday the 6th of October
974 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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