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Farmers' Markets - Please add details of your local market | Quote: | Cairngorms Farmers' Market
History - Cairngorms Farmers Market
The Cairngorms Farmers Market was started in order to give primary producers from within the area an opportunity to sell their produce direct to consumers. This was seen as one method of trying to help local producers become more profitable and assist them in maintaining their production within the area during a time of reducing public support etc.
Through necessity the market will be a roving market and will normally be tied to an existing event, the reason for this being that this is an area with relatively small towns, villages and population as a whole, and it was not seen as viable without added attractions in order to achieve a satisfactory footfall at the market to make it a worthwhile day for the producers.
We have a policy of giving priority to producers from within the Cairngorms and also within that priority will be given to those most local to the location of the market. This is so that we do not have a market with 10 beef producers selling for example, if ever we were in that position.
This policy has lead to us being accused of being exclusive, but far from being exclusive this policy is to include and encourage those that do not already retail their wares. The alternative would be to allow established producer retailers, possibly from areas of advantage compared to the Cairngorms, to dominate and grow at the expense of potential local retailers.
The very first Cairngorms Farmers Market was held in Grantown on Spey in 2004 at an event held in the Town Square called Motor Mania - a car rally for old and vintage vehicles run annually at the beginning of September. There were 7 stalls selling a variety of Cairngorms produce and crafts. This included beef, lamb, honey, handmade bread and cakes, pottery and wooden furniture. One of the farm producers also operated a barbeque based on his own brand burgers and sausages; it has become quite a tradition as the Market has now run very successfully for 3 years at this event.
Having completed 3 pilot markets in 2004 and 2005, the Cairngorms Farmers Market Association successfully applied for grants to become a permanent feature of Cairngorms life in 2006. This has meant they have been able to employ a dedicated Market Organiser, purchase equipment to run the Markets and operate many more markets than before as they are not relying on hiring stalls, cold counters or generators to run them.
In 2007 we hope to double the number of events and increase the number of stall holders from an average of 8 to 12.
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Producers include :
| Quote: | Bobby MacKenzie, The Glebe Farm, Boat of Garten
Family run farm with Farm Shop open Fri, Sat, Sun.
Selling beef, lamb, pork, vegetables, free range eggs, preserves.
The beef gains its full flavour due to the traditional way we finish our cattle. All cattle are naturally reared, being fed a predominantly grass based ration which lets them mature naturally. No cattle are killed under 20 months and the majority are of a native breed.
The lamb is reared in a way which produces the highest quality. It gains its unique flavour due to breed, size, carcass and grade. Our lamb is purely bred for quality not profit.
The quality of our own beef, lamb and pork is our main selling point. The lack of food miles is very important to us.
Vegetables are also grown on the farm and sold in the farm shop. the vegetables are, of course seasonal. our main vegetables are: potato, swede, cabbage and carrot. In the summer we have tomatoes, peas, lettuce, spring onions and various herbs.
The shop also stocks frozen meats, free range eggs and jams |
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Alastair MacLennan
Balliefurth Farm, Grantown on Spey, PH26 3NH
01479821636
www.balliefurth.com
Family run Balliefurth Farm takes great pride in producing the
best products that we possibly can. Our top quality beef
and lamb is sold under the name of Balliefurth Supreme.
Balliefurth Supreme Beef
Beef derived from the best of traditional beef cattle, born, bred,
and reared naturally on the grass pastures at Balliefurth Farm
in the Cairngorms National Park.
Our beef is treated correctly at every stage until the day you receive
it. The marbling within it, the fact that it is grass fed, and very
importantly the time taken for maturing and processing locally all
help to ensure that you will have a gourmet taste experience.
Balliefurth Supreme Lamb
Our lambs are born, reared and finished on the grass pastures
at Balliefurth Farm, Grantown-on-Spey.
Our lambs are nurtured with time and care at all stages
so maintaining the excellent quality and improving both the taste
and tenderness of the meat.
Mail order freezer supplies
You can receive Balliefurth Supreme unrivalled quality beef and lamb sent directly to your door at excellent prices. Both beef and lamb will be cut to order. We have a selection of boxes to choose from to suit most needs. The contents are frozen,
vacuum packed, weight recorded and labelled.
For more details see our website or give us a call.
Place your order on 01479 821 636
Balliefurth Environment
Balliefurth is famous throughout the UK for the quality and diversity of the farm environment and the way we integrate our work practices to enhance the habitats and
species which occur here.
Indeed our success in this is recognised by several national farm environmental awards.
We farm by LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) principles
and are a LEAF Demonstration Farm, therefore group visits can
be arranged to see around the farm.
Stay at Balliefurth
Dinner B&B, Self Catering.
For more information check our website
www.scottishholidayhomes.co.uk
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| Quote: | Jo Durno , Glenlivet.
Tablet traditional homemade tablet with pure, simple ingredients.
Hand crafted cards and pressed flower pictures choose from my range of cards for every occasion. Don't see what you want? Just ask and I can design and provide the perfect card to suit the occasion. |
| Quote: | Northern Greens
Farm Flat, Inshriach Farm, by Aviemore. PH22 1QP
01540 651349
email: northerngreens@btinternet.com
A market garden business run by Ewan Thain and Sulekha Millar.
Fresh, locally produced vegetables grown without chemicals and pesticides.
Healthy food grown with the seasons.
Reduces 'food miles' keeping down the cost and effests of transport.
Delivered direct to your door, giving you food at a fair price.
Cares for our environment. |
| Quote: | Tomintoul Potting Shed
The wee plant centre in the highest village of the Highlands.
Raymond and Aileen Asher & sons, 31 Main Street, Tomintoul. AB37 9EX
01807 580483
Email: tomin@potshed.wanadoo.co.uk
Open 2 - 7pm or dusk, 6 days
(closed Thursday)
APRIL - OCTOBER
Enjoy a look around our range of hardy plants in our wee plant centre.
Perennials, alpines, shrubs, bedding and vegetable plants (when in season),
herbs,heathers,compost,
peat, breathable ground cover,
garden fleece, windbreak mesh,
a variety of pots and window boxes.
Orders taken for bare rooted fruit trees, bushes, plants, hedging, etc from October - March.
Hanging baskets, window boxes, a speciality - made to your requirements & for special occasions.
Gift vouchers available
Any requests welcome.
Look forward to seeing you
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HASTE YE BACK! |
| Quote: | Kevin Mackenzie
Chainsaw Carving UK is based in a small town called Grantown-on-Spey which is situated at the heart of the Spey Valley in the Scottish Highlands.
Please feel free to browse our website for more information or contact us for commissions, on-site work, shows and demos.
Tel: 0770496056
www.chainsaw-carving.co.uk |
| Quote: | Creative Wood Furniture by Mark Samuels
01479 873319
Producer of furniture from local Strathspey wood. |
| Quote: | Ballintomb Farm, Dulnain Bridge, Grantown on Spey.
01479 851334
Organic lamb from George and Ann Rae.
15 years ago George and Ann moved from a mixed farm outside Jedburgh north to dulnain Bridge looking for a change of scenery. Ballintomb Farm now boasts 450 organic ewes raised on 4000 acres of certified organic land as well as 800 conventionally raised ewes |
| Quote: | Crannach Bakery,Cambus O'May, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
www.crannach.com
013397 55126
All our breads are freshly baked on the premises at Crannach Coffee Shop, Cambus O' May, Ballater, using organic ingredients and a small amount of sea salt with no additives or preservatives. |
| Quote: | Delfour Hatchery
Craig and Heather Ireland, Delfour Hatchery, Alvie Estate, Kincraig, Kingussie
PH21 1NE
Tel/Fax. 01540 651632
Delfourhatchery@aol.com
Oak-Smoked Native Scottish Brown Trout, fresh from the cold, clear waters of the Cairngorm National Park.
Hand selected and smoked fortnightly, ordering is simple. Phone, fax or email us your details, and we will contact you on the first and third Mondays of the month to find out your requirements. Alternatively, you can contact us on the first and third Mondays to let us know what you need. Orders placed on these days will be hand delivered fresh from the smokehouse on the Friday of that week |
| Quote: | Angus Grant Jewellery
Rosemount
Woodside Avenue
Grantown-on-Spey
07919091324
Unique sterling silver and costume jewellery. Wide range of styles hand crafted in Grantown-on-Spey. For examples of work visit
www.angusgrantjewellery.com
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Lemonysnicket
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Banchory Local Market3rd sat of the month - next to the library.
Wark and the lady that does the chickens that wark sell too
Huntly Herbs
Woodside farm shop
Crannach bread folk and a fair few others.
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lachlanandmarcus
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Banchory farmers marketOoooo thanks Jo
I will be up living nr Aboyne/Ballater from Sept - will try to organise a Banchory trip around other needs (eg if have to go to Aberdeen).
It's a shame there isnt a farmers market in Aboyne or Ballater but I guess we're a bit ickle! 
Still I am lucky in that will be v near to Wark Farm - looking forward to that very much 
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Lemonysnicket
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You've got Crannach bakery and coffee shop on your doorstep though! You bring the loaf and we'll bring the veg and meet in the middle lol!
Advance welcome to the best part of scotland btw
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Dawn In The North
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Hi There,
Aberdeen Farmer's Market is on the last Saturday and the first Saturday of every month.
I buy all my meat there for the month, and very often a few herbs from Huntly Herbs. I am also always on the lookout for Goose eggs, however, I don't think I am ever early enough.
Regards
Dawn
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wildgarlic
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Thanks Dawn...
Do some geese lay all year round? Ours lay Feb/March ish and that's it.
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Werain
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Peterhead farmers market 1 Saturday in the month not sure what stalls though
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Townie
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Kirkcaldy Farmers Market last saturday of each month.
Puddledub pork
Puddledub buffalo & angus beef
Plus loads of other producers too!
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Meg in the Mountains
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Re: Banchory farmers market | lachlanandmarcus wrote: | | It's a shame there isnt a farmers market in Aboyne or Ballater but I guess we're a bit ickle! :lol |
There has been some talk about having a Farmer's Market in Ballater, but the idea was vetoed by the Ballater Business Association. Visit Scotland was keen to have a market and said they would organise one. However the BBA felt that certain local businesses would not benefit from such a market and so the idea has been shelved for the moment.
It is possible a Farmer's Market may yet happen, but the BBA are not convinced it will be of benefit to all local businesses. It's felt there would be competition for the butcher, the bakery, the fruit and veg shop and the deli all of whom sell local and Scottish produce. The BBA suggested a Farmer's Market be held on a Sunday and therefore it would be no competition for local food retailers, but it didn't happen.
There was a Continental Market in Ballater back in May, but it wasn't sited in the right place. It was also felt that the produce for sale was no better than anything you could purchase in local shops.
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wildgarlic
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What a shame - I think it would be a great place for a market. It happens once a month in most towns and appears to generate business for the shops rather than the opposite. They could even have a stall at the market themselves and perhaps even sell some hot foods cooked with foods from their shops - added value.
Anyway... competition isn't always a bad thing! It can pinpoint the things that work well and then the local businesses can pick up on this and do things even better 
I'm not convinced by these continental markets that I've been to so far - local farmers' markets are much better.
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Ina
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The funny thing about these "Continental" markets is that they are nothing like the markets I know from the Continent...
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lonegranger
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I couldn't agree more but I come from an area where markets are taken for granted. Doncaster market was always open and I must admit it is one of the things I do miss. However there is so much other produce to be had up here it makes up for it.
Lonegranger
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