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
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.
Stalls staffed by the local producers usually include lamb, beef, rare breed pork, chicken, eggs, jams & preserves, Suffolk cheeses, freshly-ground coffee, chocolate, very local vegetables, mushrooms, honey, stone-ground flour, apples and apple juices, authentic home-made curries, breads and cakes, including cupcakes, outdoor plants in season, plus a handful of local craft items.
Inverness, 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.
It's held on a tarmac hard standing within a spacious field which offers easy access for pushchairs and wheelchairs alike. On sale, you'll find excellent butchers, bakers and everything in between showcasing products like homemade jams, honey, ready meals and all sorts else