With fresh, mouth-watering produce, farmers’ markets are an excellent place to shop for your groceries. Expect in-season fruit and vegetables, prime cuts of meat, delicious seafood, and other locally produced wonders: beer, jams, chocolates — the list continues. Scotland has over 50 of these markets to choose from. Here are nine of the best.
One of the largest markets in the country, on the last Saturday of each month Aberdeen plays host to a remarkable variety of stalls, right in the centre of the city. Extra dates are added when there are special events or holidays, such as at Christmas. With over 40 stallholders, there’s something to satisfy everyone.
Aberdeen Country Fair, Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen, +44 1224 649000
Glasgow is lucky enough to hold farmers’ markets in two excellent locations: Mansfield Park and Queen’s Park. The former was the original market, held every second and fourth Saturday of the month and situated in the northern part of the city, selling everything from honey to fresh trout. Glasgow Southside Farmers’ Market was set up to complement Mansfield Park and is held every first and third Saturday of the month. Both markets are flourishing and there is also often entertainment provided.
Glasgow Farmers’ Market, Mansfield Park, Hyndland Street, Partick, +44 141 287 2500
Queen’s Park Farmers’ Market, Langside Road, Glasgow, +44 141 287 2500
