Scottish Farm Shops

Scotland has some wonderful farms shops. Many of these farmers also regularly attend farmers’ markets, but why wait for a Saturday when they are open all year round?

This particular section highlights those family businesses that retail their produce and that of their neighbours on-farm, including free-range eggs, outdoor-reared pigs, pasture-fed cattle, fruits, vegetables, fish and other fantastic produce.

Take a trip and discover the flavours.

Isle of Mull Cheese

Isle of Mull

Screenshot This family of farmhouse artisan cheesemakers use their own dairy herds and traditional methods to produce stunning award-winning unpasteurised Traditional Isle of Mull, and Hebridean Blue cheeses, along with Cloth Bound Tobermory Truckles and naturally flavoured wax coated Isle

Galloway Farmhouse Cheese

Sorbie

A fabulous award-winning range of organic artisan cheeses created in the heart of rural Wigtonshire. The Cairnsmore is their speciality cheese and they specialise in ewe’s milk cheese however the range also includes cow and goat’s milk versions. Some are

Ayrshire Food Hub

Kilmarnock

The Ayrshire Food Hub is a terrific addition to Ayrshire and easily accessible from the main road, A76, just north of Mauchline, heading towards Kilmarnock. “The only farm shop and café in Scotland where all profits go to charity –

Loch Arthur Creamery, Farm Shop and Cafe

Beeswing

The Loch Arthur Creamery and Farmshop is a great asset to Dumfries and Galloway. Creating a home, community, family and valued work, The Camphill Community offers ‘co-operation not competition’ to co-workers and has resulted in an organic food hub creating award-winning dairy produce,

St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Co

Pittenweem

Visit Fife’s farmhouse cheesemaker. Jane’s cheeses are a delicious asset to this lovely region. Her excellent hand crafted cheeses have won many awards, with 2 Great Taste Awards for her Anster this year, 2023. It is very much a family

Connage Highland Dairy

Ardersier

Home of the Cheese Pantry and Deli at Connage where they make a range of fine cheeses on their family farm. Now also with a fabulous vending machine service…the Connage Express. You can visit their beautiful shop and check out

Dunlop Dairy

Stewarton

Dunlop Dairy produces fabulous Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop near Stewarton Ayrshire, along with a range of their other excellent farmhouse cheeses from their Cheese Shop and Tearoom. The Dunlop cheese has PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status. Ann has a lovely shop,

The Ethical Dairy

Gatehouse of Fleet

The Finlay family reintroduced cheese making to Rainton Farm in 2013 after a 40 year break giving an opportunity to experiment and explore the flavours and textures of different types of cheese. They now have a fabulous range of cheeses,

Carmichael Estate & The Hideaway Restaurant

Biggar

Heading southwards on the A73 – so pleasant to avoid motorways – you will find Carmichael Estate Farm Shop and can pause for a delicious meal at their Hideaway Restaurant, launched this year. The restaurant has a popular light lunch menu

Ardross Farm

Elie

2021 Winner of The Best Farm Shop & Deli in Scotland in the Great British Food Awards. A huge congratulations goes to their awesome team for all the hours spent caring for their animals on the farm, cooking the most

Errington Cheese & Errington Barn

Biggar

Fantastic new addition to the Errington family business with a farm shop & cafe opened on main road nearby, formerly the Big Red Barn, renamed Errington Barn. The farm shop & cafe offers their full range of cheese alongside some

The Orkney Dairy

Sandwick

Voted Best Dairy Producer 2024 at Orkney Food & Drink Awards. I first came across this fabulous producer at Lynnfield Hotel on Orkney where they use Lara’s sensational yoghurt so I had to seek her out. Their Farm has been

The Brand Family Larder

East Fortune

Jane Brand and her family are 4th generation farmers at East Fortune Farm, striving to breed the best quality outdoor reared East Lothian pork and lamb. In 2018 the family opened ‘The Brand Family Larder’ farm shop at East Fortune

Uradale Yarns

Scalloway

Ronnie and his family farm Uradale organically with SOPA (Scottish Organic Producers Association) Membership. They are dedicated to the heritage breeds indigenous to the Shetland Isles : Native Shetland Lamb, beef from the Shetland Cow (‘Kye’) and organic Native Shetland Wool. RBST Award Winner 2022

Winston Churchill Venison

Dunoon

Family business specialising in wild venison, harvested from the hills of Argyll. They have developed speciality sausage, burger and haggis range, plus game birds in season. Awarded Best Rural Retailer 2005. I often use their produce in recipes as I

Denhead Farms

Coupar Angus

Denhead is renowned for its fresh asparagus so look out for their branding in a farm shop near you every Apr/May – summer. Chefs go wild for it and this year Denhead hosted an open day for us cooks and

Woodlea Café Bistro & Farmshop

Dunfermline

This bright and cheery addition to Fife’s food scene is in a handy location between Hillend and Crossgates in West Fife. With ample parking, a play area for children, and outdoor seating for those with canine friends, there is lots

Peel Farm

Kirriemuir

Peel Farm is a super family farm with imaginative diversifications that will keep you entertained all day – and even to stay longer. The Flemings are onto the third generation of this Angus farming family. They started off serving afternoon

Rothiemurchus Estate Farm Shop & Café

Rothiemurchus

Rothiemurchus is a wonderful family run Highland Estate set at the heart of the stunning Cairngorms National Park. Passionate about delicious food, Rothiemurchus not only produces its very own succulent Highland Beef, Velvety Forest Venison and fresh Rainbow Trout all

Ardardan Farm Shop

Cardross

Situated 10 miles west of Glasgow on the shores of the Clyde, this beautiful Nursery & Farm shop is on the A814 between Cardross & Helensburgh. The family run estate is owned by the Montgomery family, where friendly welcoming staff

Craigie’s Farm Deli & Cafe

South Queensferry

The Sinclair family have created a wonderful destination here on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Originally – and still is – a berry farm, their fabulous produce takes you through the seasons from their PYO berries, apple orchards to pumpkins later

Meadows: The Swedish Farmer & The Scottish Cook

Aberdour

“MEADOWS: The Swedish Farmer & The Scottish Cook” by Bosse Dahlgren & Wendy Barrie. ORDER here online @ £30 (includ. UK p&p) or buy from selected outlets listed below. “It’s a real How To for sustainable farming. I wish I

Elchies Estate & Farm Shop

Aberlour

Set in the heart of Speyside, Campbell Cairns Farm is one of the most historic in the parish. This is malt whisky country but it is also home to rich farmland, heather hills and wonderful biodiversity. Elchies rear British Boer

Hardiesmill

Gordon

RBST Winner 2023 Sustainable Farm of the Year, Hardiesmill is home to Alison, Robin and their family where they rear pasture fed pedigree Native Aberdeen Angus. Online sales, a regular at Kelso Farmers’ Market plus their lovely Farm Shop open

Gloagburn Farm & Coffee Shop

Tibbermore

The third generation of the Niven family at Gloagburn have a lovely farm shop with free range eggs from their hens, local vegetables and groceries, an excellent butcher counter stocking their own and other quality assured meats, artisan cheese counter

Craigadam Country House Hotel & Country Larder

Castle Douglas

A fine Country House set amidst the rolling Dumfries and Galloway hills with a working farm, game estate and delightful hosts. Rod and Gun experiences are also on offer here so check out the weblink for full details. Breakfast Winner

Farmton Farm Honesty Hut

Auchterarder

Welcome to new Scottish Food Guide member Farmton Farm Honesty Hut. Spot its pretty blue facade en route between Auchterarder and Crieff. Debs and her family have created a beautiful and useful self-service farm shop on farm, selling not only

Auchentullich Farm Shop

Alexandria

This is a perfect example of a fabulous farm shop and Loch Lomond is lucky to have them. They make their own excellent range of ice creams, from their family’s traditional Friesian herd, also selling old-fashioned non-homogenised deliciously creamy dairy

Errichel: Farm & Cottages; Errichel Thyme Deli & Bistro

Aberfeldy

Crowned Scotland’s top ‘Food Tourism’ destination at VisitScotland’s respected Scottish Thistle Awards, 2023, RBST Sustainable Produce Retail Outlet of the Year 2023 & RBST Sustainable Chef of The Year 2024 (pictured left). Thistle Winners for Central, Fife & Tayside 2022