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.
Stirling Farmers’ Market provides a showcase for a wide range of local produce including Highland beef and lamb, pork, bacon and wild boar, fresh and smoked fish, shellfish, wild venison and game, organic vegetables, home baking and great range of breads plus gluten and dairy-free items, cheese, preserves, deli, oils, salsa, fudge and tablet, as well as a some crafts and garden plants.
Local food markets may seem like quirky little ventures that are never going to make a difference. Surely they went out of fashion because supermarkets are more convenient – we’ll never turn that tide back so why bother? Well, at present most communities are helplessly dependant on ‘just in time’ deliveries of intensively farmed, overpackaged food flown half way round the globe before it gets to your plate. Once fuel scarcity and climate change start to impact on global productivity and prices, then energy-intensive food production and distribution will be less feasible, and it isn’t desirable now.
If you want a day out of the city, then take off to Overton Farm at Crossford. p to twenty producers offer the best of local food and food from Lanarkshire.
The Market takes place in the Village Hall and surrounding area, Gilberts Drive every Wednesday from 10am - 12.30pm. So please come along and enjoy an experience that tastes much better! It also helps your local farmers and the rural economy.
Held on Belper Market Place on the second Saturday of every month. Belper Farmers' Market offers you an opportunity to buy food and local produce direct from farmers, producers and craftsmen. The stallholders will be pleased to answer questions about their produce and offer advice. A warm and friendly market with a wonderful array of products awaits you. Free parking is available at the rear of the market in the Coppice car park
The Farmers Market can be found on the village green in the heart of Sedgefield in front of St. Edmund Church. With easy access from the main road network, A689, A177 etc we can be easily located so come along and try it.