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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.

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. Superb local

Mackenzie’s Farm Shop & Cafe

Shetland Isles

Britain’s most northerly Farm Shop & Café serving and selling their own beef, lamb, pork, vegetables and eggs; local crafts, gifts, stationery, toys, games and books. The Mackenzies have lived and farmed their 38-hectare croft for over 500 years and

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

Whitmuir The Organic Place

West Linton

Whitmuir is an organic working farm growing seasonal produce, Shorthorn cattle and lamb. They have also planted an “edible and boozy hedge” – sounds like years of interesting tasting ahead! They have a wonderful organic food hall with an incredible

Connage Highland Dairy

Ardersier

Home of the Cheese Pantry and Café 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 relax with

Galloway Farmhouse Cheese

Sorbie

The flavours include smoked, green peppercorns, and natural rind. Cairnsmore Cow’s cheese is a hard pressed cheese and matured for at least 5 months. In the summer months they can make fresh ricotta from the whey.They also have a lovely onsite

Achray Farm

Callander

Achray farm is a small family farm nestling in the stunning Trossachs scenery – a region steeped in Scottish history & folklore, a backwater brimming with biodiversity and a natural landscape popular with eco-tourists, foragers, tourers, cyclists and walkers. This

Dunlop Dairy

Stewarton

Dunlop Dairy is a Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop cheesemaker based near Stewarton Ayrshire, with a range of farmhouse cheese you can taste and buy in their Cheese Shop and Tearoom. The Dunlop cheese has PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status. Ann has

Errichel: Farm & Cottages; Thyme at Errichel Restaurant & Rooms

Aberfeldy

Thistle Winners for Central, Fife & Tayside 2018/19 Thyme at Errichel Restaurant for CalMac Best Eating Experience Errichel is a very special inspiring place. Close to Aberfeldy yet in a world of its own. Becky and Paul are a winning combo: their enthusiasm

Blairmains Farm Shop and Coffee Bothy

Stirling

Award-winning Farm Shop and Coffee Bothy with a range of fruit and vegetables, eggs, meats and home baking. 5th generation and still going strong! Now also with meals-to-go range their latest addition. This super place is nestled in the countryside

Glengorm Castle Coffee Shop, Art Gallery & Farm Shop

Tobermory

This is so much more than a coffee shop! North of Tobermory the road is wonderfully epic – keep going, it’s worth it and the scenery magnificent! This is a family home as well as food tourism in spades! They

Craigie’s Farm Deli & Cafe

South Queensferry

This beautiful café has terrific views over the Forth and is a pleasant short drive from the city centre. They serve hot dish of the day, light dishes, salads, terrines, soups and home baking. Great supporters of local and home-grown

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 beautifully situated Nursery & Farm shop is on the A814 between Cardross & Helensburgh. The family run estate is owned by the Montgomery family, where friendly welcoming staff

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

Hardiesmill

Gordon

Now also with Farm Shop open Thursdays to Saturday lunchtime. Highly respected family business rearing Scotch Assured pedigree Native Aberdeen Angus in the traditional way, fed on grass and grass silage. Well hung beef from the finest Border countryside. They also

Kedar Cheese Co

Mouswald

Now with their own farm shop too. This wonderful mozzarella, fresh and smoked, is a very popular addition to artisan cheesemaking in Scotland. Gavin & Jane’s son tends to the herd of award-winning pedigree Swiss Brown Dairy Cows, producing high

Carmichael Venison & Farmhouse Kitchen

Biggar

Heading southwards on the A73 – so pleasant to avoid motorways – you will find Carmichael Estate Farm Shop and can pause for tasty home baking at their Clan Farmhouse Kitchen. The Carmichael family have been farming these lands for 700 years and today

Winston Churchill Venison

Dunoon

Family business specializing 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

Auchentullich Farm Shop

Alexandria

This is a prime example of a wonderful farm shop and Loch Lomond is lucky to have them! They have their own herd of Highland Cattle plus additional meats in their chiillers from other local suppliers and a range of pies

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. At Elchies, farm visits

St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Co

Pittenweem

Visit Fife’s only farmhouse cheesemakers. There’s a glass wall to watch the action and Jane’s cheeses are a delicious asset to this lovely region. Her excellent hand crafted cheeses have won many awards. It is very much a family business

Gosford Bothy Farm Shop

Longniddry

This super farm shop on the edge of Aberlady with a dedicated butcher counter with top notch produce. Gosford Farm Shop keeps a few British Saddleback breeding sows and sells out regularly. Customers can see them happily pottering around in

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,

Isle of Mull Cheese

Isle of Mull

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

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