SAFM Member Markets / Organisers
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Most Farmers' Markets are held monthly and at weekends and are run by farmers and producers themselves or by town centre management companies, local councils, community councils or private companies. All have their main focus on top quality foods and products, grown and produced locally.
 Many markets widen their appeal by including garden plants and handcrafts and by inviting producers from all parts of Scotland to attend their markets, giving the public real choice and a unique opportunity to see the varsity of food produced on a small scale in Scotland
All Farmers' Markets and individual stall holders are expected to meet the same standards of health, safety and labeling as any other retail outlet.
The Scottish Association of Farmers' Markets works closely with Visit Scotland who have accredited 15 of our markets.There is no doubt that a visit to our markets is a tourist attraction and is always much enjoyed by the holiday maker.
Caterers, Chefs and Hoteliers take the opportunity to see where and when you local market is to help you to source local produce to put on your menus.
See below for information of all our Member Markets. Where the individual Markets are underlined in blue you can go direct to their individual web sites by clicking on the market name
Email: office@apardion.co.uk
Attracting over 30,000 visitors per event the market boasts 36 - 40 stalls per event including a mix of over 25 local and guest producers, and local craft products. The Belmont Street venue is in the heart of the city's entertainment quarter so the atmosphere is terrific, very cosmopolitan. Aberdeen Country Fair is on the last Saturday of every month. Additional dates are available to coincide with city events and the visiting International Market. Contact details, a map, travel directions and booking form are available on the web site. Tel: 01224 649000
Ardishaig Farmers' Market
2nd Saturday on each month 10am-1pm Chalmers Street, Tel: 01655 770217. Run by the producers this small market has a wonderful variety of locally produced products. The atmosphere is super making it a splendid outing for the family and a super Tourist attraction.
Argyll Country Markets
Email: wechurchill@aol.com
Argyll Country Markets run a number of farmers' market in the west of Scotland for up to date details please contact Ann Churchill Tel: 01369 705319
Ayrshire Farmers' Market
Email: enquiries@ayrshiremeats.co.uk
1st Saturday of each month except January, 9.00am -1.00pm. The market site is on the north side of the river,adjacent to the so called new bridge and in front of the Border line theatre. It is a attractive location and has a very friendly atmosphere. Created by the farming families that make up the Cooperative together with other seasonal producers. For more details including. Cooperative shop opening times and profiles of producers call Shoniad Kay on 01655 770217, or visit web site
Bathgate Farmers' Market
Email: jennifer@fentonevents.com
3rd Saturday of each month 9am -1pm George Place, Bathgate. A wide range of produce; beef, lamb, seasonal scottish vegetables, venison, pork, chicken, eggs, cheeses, crafts, hand made soaps. smoked produce, fish and sea. foods. Contact: 01738 449430
Balerno Farmers' Market
Email: oddo@fentonevents.com
Set in the idyllic setting of the main street, the Balerno Farmers’ Market is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month between 10am -1pm. Organised by Audrey Fenton Events Ltd., the market has a wide range of produce on offer. Come along and catch up with your friends. Telephone: 01738 449430.
Email: sue@strathmoreglens.sol.co.uk
4th Saturday of each month the market is in the centre of this delightful town. The countryside area surrounding Blairgowire is famous for the cultivation of soft fruit so to visit this market between March and October is a great experience especially for those who like making there own jams. Throughout the rest of the year there are up to 20 local producers at the market with a wide variety of local foods to choose from. Tel: 01828 640763.
Email: mjarmstrong@falkirkinspired.com
This new exciting mid week market will be held between 10.00-14.00 at the newly renovated market square in Bo'ness -post code. EH519AD The Markets this year will be held on the 1st Thursday of every month and are supported by Bo'ness Town Centre Management and the local business community,drawing on the success of the Falkirk 2nd Sunday Market. For more details Tel: Mary Jane Armstrong on 01324 611293
Cairndow and Loch Fyne Farmers' Market
Email: wechurchill@aol.com
4th Saturday of the month, 10am-1pm, Loch Fyne Restaurant, Tel: 01586 554510. Organised by the producers from the surrounding this wonderfully positioned Market make a splendid excursion and afterwards you can have a very special meal at the famous Loch Fyne Restaurant.
Email: organisercfma@aol.com
'The Cairngorms Farmers' Market Association is organising many more Farmers Markets across Cairngorms area this year. Please check our calendar of markets and events at www.cairngorms-farmers-market.com . Wonderful venues in the most picturesque part of Scotland. Will make a really enjoyable day out for the family. For full details Tel: 01479 821521 or email Fiona at above address.
2008 Programme for The Cairngorms Farmers' Market
Date Place Regular Market/ Event
Sunday 27th April Aviemore 10am – 4pm
Sunday 4th May Grantown Strathspey in May
Sunday 8th June Aviemore 10am – 4pm
Sunday 6th July Grantown 10am – 4pm
Sunday 13th July Braemar Braemar Fun Day
Saturday 19th July Tomintoul Tomintoul Games
Saturday 26th July Grantown Figgat Fair
Sunday 10th Aug Aviemore 10am – 4pm
Thursday 14th Aug Grantown Grantown Show
Sunday 7th Sept Grantown Motor Mania
Sunday 12th Oct Carrbridge Porridge Festival
Sunday 19th Oct Aviemore 10am – 4pm
Saturday 6th Dec Grantown 10am – 4pm
Sunday 14th Dec Aviemore 10am – dusk
Please check website for confirmation of dates.
Callander Farmers' Market
Email: kilmahog@aol.com
Callander Farmers' Market Christmas Market is on Sunday
7th December 11am - 4pm at Station Road Car Park (behind the Dreadnought Hotel), from 11am to 4pm. The market offers a variety of good quality fresh produce, home-baking and handcrafts from Scottish and local sources.
Campbeltown Farmers' Market
Email: wechurchill@aol.com
1st Saturday of each month, 10am-1pm, Royal Hotel yard. Tel: 01586 554510. This market is organised by the local producers and has become a very important focal point for the community to gather each month making it well worth a visit for the tourist who will be made to feel very welcome.
Email: enquiry@lanarkshirefarmersmarket.co.uk
4th Saturday of every month. 9am - 1pm, Station Car Park. Tel; 01555 771757. Organised by Lanarkshire Farmers' Market Ltd, this thriving market has up to 18 producers attending the market each month, has a very happy atmosphere and is well organised, plenty of parking spaces makes this an easy shopping venue.
Email: jimmywilso@btinternet.com
3rd Saturday of each month 9am-1pm, Bonnygate Car Park. Tel: 01383 730811 Organised by the Fife Farmers' Market Co-Operative, this is a splendidly active and vibrant markets made up of local producers and has a super atmosphere.
Email: enquiries@drumlanrig.com
4th Sunday of each month, 11am - 3pm, Drumlanrig, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, DG3 4AQ. Tel: Sandra Collinge 01848 331555. Held in the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, this new market has much to offer, with over 14 local producers, selling a wide variety of produce, it well worth a visit especially for self-catering holiday makers.
Email: lorna.mckenzie@dundeecity.gov.uk
3rd Saturday of each month,9am-4pm, Reform Street. Tel: 01382 434548 Organised by Dundee City Council attracts producers from all over Tayside and is held in a pedestrian precinct in the heart of Dundee. With all the main shopping outlets situated nearby and easy access to car parking, a visit to the market makes a splendid days excursion for all the family.
Email: jimmywilso@btinternet.com
2nd Sat of each month,9am-1pm, Glen Gates,Bridge Street, Tel: 01383730811, Organised by the Fife Farmers' Market Co-Operative, this splendid markets has up to 20 producers with producer ranging, beef, lamb, pork vegetables and bread, well worth a visit.
Email: RichardDarke@edinburghcc.com
Held every Saturday of the month, 9am-2pm Castle Terrace, organised by Edinburgh City Centre Management Tel: 01316525940. With up to 35 producers from all over Scotland and running every Saturday this is Scotland's largest Market. Situated in the heart of the city beneath Edinburgh Castle, it make a wonderful tourist attraction as well as being very important for the weekly shopper.
Email: fencebay@aol.co.uk
Last Sunday of the Month, 9am-2pm. by Fairlie Tel: 01475 568918 Fencebay is on the A78 coast road, 1 mile South of Fairlie, and 5miles South of Largs. The market is held under cover in a traditional farm byre.As well as a full range of farm produce stalls, a number of craft stalls can be found at this market. Also at Fencebay you will find our Fish Farm Shop selling fresh and smoked fish & shellfish,traditional deli produce, as well as a range of fine wines.
Falkirk Farmers' Market
Email: howard.wilkinson2@btinternet.com
2nd Sunday of each month except January, 11am-4pm, High Street, organised by Falkirk & District Town Centre Management Ltd, Tel:01560 600184. One of the 1st markets to run on a Sunday, held in the pedestrian precinct of Falkirk High Street, this really vibrant market has so much to offer. Producers from all over central Scotland sell a wide range of produce including cakes, beef, lamb,pork,venison, smoked foods and vegetables, The organisers commitment to advertising has made this market an on going success and well worth a visit.
Forfar Farmers' Market
Email: ruthfairlie@btinternet.com
2nd Saturday of each month,9am-1pm, Myre Park,
01382 370203. Organised Angus Farmers Markets, this splendid market has a wide variety of producers from all over tayside. It is sensitively laid out and is situated right beside the car park, very well advertised it is always a busy market with a great atmosphere.
Glasgow Farmers' Market - Mansfield Park
Email: oddo@fentonevents.com
Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 10am - 2pm. Temporary venue, Dowanhill Primary School,30 Havelock Street, Glasgow, G11 5JE. as of 23rd February 2008 for 6/7months brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow’s bustling west end. With over 40 producers assembling at the twice monthly market you are guaranteed to find something tempting from the extensive range on offer. In addition to the fabulous fare to take away, there are always sumptuous samples on offer and snacks to enjoy whilst soaking in the market atmosphere with traditional Scottish music and face painting for the younger ones.The market is organised by Audrey Fenton Events Ltd. Telephone: 01738 449430.
Glasgow Farmers' Market - Queen's Park
Email: oddo@fentonevents.com
Held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month between 10am. - 2pm, the Queen’s Park Farmers Market was set up in 2003 to complement the already well established Mansfield Park Farmers Market. Located 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 stall holders, and the onsite entertainment completes the market experience. The market is organised by Audrey Fenton Events Ltd. Telephone: 01738 449430.
Grangemouth Farmers' Market
Email: mjarmstrong@falkirkinspired.com
3rd Thursday of the month, La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth FK3 8AS 10am - 2pm Tel: 01324 611293 This new Market will be a popular addition in the area and is organised by Grangemouth Town Centre Management.
Greenock Farmers' Market
Email: matthewmcs2000@aol.com
3rd Saturday of each month, 9am-2pm, Clyde Square. Tel: 07802 206286This market has been resurrected by Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Farmers' Market Co-Operative, much to the delight of the locals. It is well worth a visit and now has up to 17 stalls giving the consumer plenty of choice. It is here to stay.
Email: pjdesign@dunbar.org.uk
Last Saturday of every month, 9am - 1pm Court Street. Plenty of parking behind Court Street Tel: Pauline Jaffray 01368 863593. Enjoy a wide range of locally produced products and crafts as well as the friendly atmosphere of Haddington's Farmers' Market. Featuring over 20 stalls, with regular cooking demonstrations, free tastings,recipes, live music and great food. Visit Haddington's Farmers' Market and you will not be disappointed.
Email: enquiry@lanarkshirefarmersmarket.co.uk
3rd Saturday of the month, 9am -1pm, New Cross Quarry Street, Tel: 01555 771757. Organised by Lanarkshire Farmers' Market Ltd, now situated in Quarry Street, this successful market is made up of producers form Lanarkshire and central Scotland, it is a happy and well organised event which makes it so popular.
Inverurie Farmers' Market
Email: ronreid2@aol.com
2nd Saturday of each month, 9am - 1pm. Market Place, Town Centre, Tel: 01467 621195 Taking up its traditional place in this attractive Aberdeenshire town, this market incorporates all that is good about Aberdeenshire food, it is a must for the Tourist to visit and important for the everyday shopper looking for good quality local food.
Kelso Farmers' Market
Email: noel.tweedview@btopenworld.com
4th Saturday of each month, 9.30 am-1.30pm Town Square. Tel: 01573 228276. Set in the beautiful border town of Kelso, this vibrant market has much to offer. With brand new stalls and up to 18 local producers attending the market each month, with a wide choice of local fresh produce and and Alpaca wool straight from a local farm. There is plenty to do in the town after the market , it is well worth a days outing.
Email: jimmywilso@btinternet.com
Last Saturday of each month,9am - 1pm, Town Square. Tel:01383 730811. Organised by the Fife Farmers' Market Co-Operative, held in the centre of the town, this splendid market has a splendid reputation for being well organised with a wonderful cross section of local producers to keep visitors happy.
Kirkintilloch Farmers' Market
Email: matthewmcs2000@aol.com
3rd Wednesday of each month, Regent Centre Car Park, 10am - 2pm. Tel:07802 206286. Held in the centre of the town this splendid market is run by the Renfrewshire Farmers' Market Co-operative and has a wide varity of producers from all over the region, a lovely way to spend a Wednesday morning and after shopping you can walk along the canal before going home.
Langholm Producers' Market
Email: m.moments@hotmail.co.uk
1st Saturday of every month, Time TBA, Scott Hay Gallery, William St, Langholm. 9am-1pm Tel: 01461500912 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.
Linlithgow Farmers' Market
Email: wendy@forum-uk.com
4th Saturday of each month, 10am - 2pm. The vennel Linlithgow. A range of produce; organic beef, lamb, seasonal scottish vegetables, venison, pork, chicken, eggs, cheeses, crafts, hand made soaps. smoked produce, fish and sea. foods. Contact 01436 679882
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers' Market
Email: wendy@forum-uk.com
1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, 10am - 3pm Balloch, Tel:01436 679882. Organised by Forum Event Management Ltd in perhaps the most panoramic situation of any market in Scotland, this splendid market has so much to offer, a magnificent selection of produce from all over Scotland, near by parking, wonderful shopping in the Lomond Shores Gateway Centre, picnics areas and restaurants. It is a great tourist attraction and makes a great day out from Glasgow and surrounding towns.
Email: LochwinnochFM@heritagemeat.co.uk
Held 4 times a year, Ist Sun of Mar, June, Sept and Dec 11 - 2.30pm. Castle Semple Visitor Centre. Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. Held indoor sand outdoors in this attractive park, this market has a wide range of producers, many of them local. It is ideal as a family day out and is well worth the visit.
Milngavie Farmers' Market
Email: matthewmcs2000@aol.com
1st Wednesday of each month, 10am - 2pm.Douglas Street, Tel: 07802 206286. Another very important weekday market, which is being extremely well supported by the local people, A wide variety of producers from all over Scotland in a splendid central position give this market a tremendous traditional atmosphere. With Milngavie being the start and finish of the West Highland Way, is a great market for walkers to stock up with local healthy food.
Email: ruthfairlie@btinternet.com
1st Saturday of each month, 9am - 1pm, Town House Car Park, Tel: 01307 464392 Organised Angus Farmers Markets and held in the centre of the town, this new market has really taken off and is being extremely well supported, no wonder, it is well organised, has tremendous choice, including Abroath Smokies being smoked on the spot and is very well advertised. Great for the visiting holiday maker.
Email: enquiry@lanarkshirefarmersmarket.co.uk
1st Saturday of each month,10am-3pm, Overton Farm,Crossford Tel: 01555 771757. Organised by the Lanarkshire Farmers' Market Ltd, with up to 20 producers from the local area as well as from all over Scotland and held at Overton Farm is it a splendid days outing to get away from the hustle of city life.
Paisley Farmer's Markets
Email: enquiries@ayrshiremeats.co.uk
2nd and last Saturday of each month, 9.00am - 1.00pm. The market is centrally located in the newly refurbished and pedestrians County Square, right beside the main Gilmour Street train station. Up to 30 producers bring their excellent ranges of produce, plus colour and vibrancy to this busy attractive sit. a splendid place to bring the family. The success of the market has been such that an additional market date has been introduced on the 2nd Saturday of the month.For further details call Shoniad Kay on 01655 770217.
Peebles Farmers' Market
Email:john@john354.wanadoo.co.uk
2nd Saturday of each month, 9.30am - 1.30pm Eastgate Car ParK. Tel 01890 870370. This market is held in an easily accessible car park just of the A703 which is ideal for the serious shopper. With up to 18 local producers attending the market each month, there is plenty of choice, the happy atmosphere, surrounding views and diversity of Peebles makes it a splendid days outing for the tourist.
Email: adeline@perthfarmersmarket.co.uk
1st Saturday of each month. 9am-2pm, King Edward Street, 01738 582159 / 07732483779. This market is situated in the traditional market place pf Perth, it was the first Farmers' Market to be established in Scotland and set in motion a format which is the basis of all SAFM markets held in Scotland today.
Email: jimmywilso@btinternet.com
1st Saturday of each month, 9am - 1pm, Argyle Street Car Park, Tel: 01383 730811. Organised by the Fife Farmers' Market Co-Operative. Another splendid venue for a market, this picturesque town with its wonderful golf courses and beeches attracts visitors from all over the world what better place is there to show off all that is good about Scottish locally produce.
Email: kilmahog@aol.com
Christmas Market,Saturday 13th December 9am - 2pm, Maxwell Place, opposite Rail Station. Tel: 01877 330151.
A very busy and well organised market, with a superb cross section of producers from all over central Scotland. Maxwell Place is within easy access of the main streets and car parks, has a splendid family atmosphere and is well supported by the locals.
Email: llhhpdevelopment@aol.com
The Stornoway Market runs every Saturday until the end of December from 9am - 1.30pm in Point Street. The Harris Market is held in Tarbert every 2nd Saturday until the end of September for further information, Tel:07810603188 For the very best that the Islanders produce it is well worth a visit, so organise your holiday around these market times.
The Fort Farmers' Market
Email: john.dobbie@threepwoodfayre.com
The Fort Farmers' Market is held on the 2nd Saturday & Sunday (10am - 4pm), of every month at Glasgow Fort Shopping Centre, adjacent to Argos and JJB Sports, and can be accesses from Junction 10 of the M8 Motorway. A wide variety of producers attend this market which is well worth a visit. Tel: 01505 503553
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