Farmers Market
Stirling Farmers Markets were established in 1999 by Stirling City Centre Management and the Scottish Association of Farmers' Markets.
Markets are held on the second Saturday of every month 9am – 2pm, in Maxwell Place. This years dates are:
- 12th April 2008
- 10th May 2008
- 14th June 2008
- 12th July 2008
- 9th August 2008
- 13th September 2008
- 11th October 2008 (100th Market)
- 8th November 2008
- 13th December 2008
In addition to the regular monthly markets, three markets are planned for the more central Port Street (pedestrianised) area of the city centre within easier access to the main streets and car parks. The dates are:
- Saturday 29th March 2008
- Saturday 30th August 2008
- Saturday 29th November 2008
Farmers markets allow farmers, growers and producers from throughout Scotland to sell their produce direct to the public. The emphasis is on freshness, quality and value for money.
Why buy locally?
- It puts money back into the local rural economy
- Sustains and creates local jobs
- Reduces food miles
- Reduces the stages in the food chain from fork to plate
- You can ask how the food is produced and grown
- Provide customer feedback directly to the producer.
All Farmers' Markets and individual stall-holders are expected to meet the same standards of health, safety and labelling as any other retail outlet.
Stirling Farmers Market is a very busy and well organised market, with a superb cross section of producers from all over central Scotland.
There is always a splendid family atmosphere and is well supported by the locals, so why not come along and try it for yourself?
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