Perthshire Produce Guide and Farmers Markets
Perthshire Produce Guide - A Taste
of Perthshire
The latest edition of the Perthshire Produce Guide - now
rebranded and renamed A Taste of
Perthshire offers visitors and locals alike a
tempting array of places where local produce can be found.
From buying the ingredients in the butchers, bakers, delicatessens,
farm shops and markets or other specialist retail outlets to
sitting down to a delicious meal in any of the wealth of hotels,
restaurants, cafes - you are bound to find plenty to choose
from.
A handy map showing the location of all the featured businesses
provides a simple way to find where they are. Or why not use
the map to plan a day out and visit a few of these businesses en
route?
New features for 2011 :
A Perthshire Breakfast An
initiative for Bed & Breakfast businesses, who serve locally
sourced produce to their guests for breakfast. Find out more
here. (link to Perthshire Breakfast page)
Cittaslow Business Supporters
Businesses which have committed to working to Cittaslow
guidelines.
Find out more here.
Farmers' Markets
Perth Farmers' Market began in April 1999, the
first in Scotland. It was a great success, the public welcomed the
opportunity to buy Perthshire food directly from producers. It
became a regular event, held on the first Saturday of every
month.
Perth Farmers' Market has steadily grown in
strength and popularity, with an initial twelve stalls increasing
to about three times that number. Shoppers feel they can trust the
stallholders because of the strict rules the market operates, and
the fact that it is an independent body, run by the producers
themselves. Customers are happy to pay a bit extra for the
exceptional quality of produce on offer, because of the taste,
traceability and value for money they are getting.
As well as buying food and drink, market goers can watch cookery
demonstrations, sponsored by Cittaslow and Slow Food Perth, for
fresh ideas on how to use the produce available.
Perth Farmers' Market reached a significant
milestone in 2009 when it celebrated its 10th Anniversary. Further details.
Blairgowrie Community Market runs on the fourth
Saturday of each month in the Wellmeadow right in the heart of
Blairgowrie. Organised by Strathmore and the Glens Rural
Partnership, this community driven market offers producers and
small craft businesses the opportunity to promote their wares.
Further
details.
Crieff Country Market runs on the second Saturday
of each month from April to October and a special market at
Christmas in James Square, Crieff. As well as produce and
local crafts, you will find guest chefs cooking up local and
seasonal fare.
Further
details.
Logierait Country Market takes place at Mill of
Logierait Farm on the third Saturday of each month from May until
September and features a range of local producers.
Further
details.
Kinross. As well as being home to T in the
Park, Kinross puts on various events throughout the year.
From markets in Market Park to Easter Egg events at Vane Farm by
the shores of Loch Leven, there is something for everyone.
www.kinross.cc
