Small one-lane Farmers market but the walk here was amazing and there is nothing like having Edinburgh Castle as your backdrop early in the morning. There are fresh produce vendors as well as food, snacks, honey, candles, and coffee mixed in. I really wanted to try the pasties guy, the rows and rows of savory baked good looked amazing but we let our kids choose and they went for something else. Most places do accept credit cards and we came mainly to pick up some fresh fruit to balance out all the heavy food we would be eating. The climate in Scotland is cold and rainy this time of year and the oranges and raspberries we got tasted different that the ones we get in the Bay Area. There is also meat and seafood, I loved seeing the fresh caught crab on a bed of seaweed and hard to find meat like venison for sale. read more

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Came here to buy their fresh produce and try what they are selling. They are open every Saturday from 9-2pm. They have area sourced produce, meats & cheeses, and baked goods and sweets. Small outdoor markets that seem to have quite a bit foot traffic. Service from each stall was friendly and welcoming. My son was looking for ice cream and found this Churn & Thistle ice cream place. He got raspberry, but they offered different flavors. It was very creamy and good and their waffle cone was excellent. Tasted almost caramelized and nicely crunchy. My favorite was their egg custard. It was very flaky and crunchy with a creamy center. It was very good. I've had some egg custards in Portugal as well, and these tasted authentic. read more

There were probably 25 stands and 1/3rd food. Overpriced, poor variety and low quality items. The Paella stand seems to be the one getting all the attention. I would not recommend to get out of your way just to visit the farmers market. You are not missing much. read more

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We were in Edinburgh at the end of November and dropped by this Farmer's Market for some culinary souvenirs. We found a tea purveyor, BeTea, who had some wonderful teas. I'll be stocking up on those on our next trip. Lunch came from a stall called The Whole Hog. I grew up in the American South, where we had "pig pickins" for special occasions. This was a Scottish pig pickin' and OMG, was it delicious! We will definitely be dropping in the next time we are in the city. Meanwhile, I've already placed an order for some tea refills with my son, who lives there, to bring me on his next return to Cali. read more

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Everything looked fresh and tasty. Had a dry morning so it was fun to see what all was available. Prices seemed reasonable

This isn't a huge endeavor, this farmer's market in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. But I encountered such friendly people when visiting, and in particular I can offer full, wholehearted five-star recommendations for the mutton pies offered by the Annanwater booth -- outstanding! read more

Being from Seattle, I'm a huge fan of farmer's markets - good for producers, good for consumers, and good adding something fun to do in the city. It's so much more than just a trip to the grocery store because you get to meet the people and hear about the places behind products - that and what they're selling tends to be significantly better than what you find on the shelf at Tesco or Safeway. This market is no exception; it's mainly run by lovely local Scottish family farmers and individual goods producers. Highlights of this late fall visit: multiple stalls with seafood and delicious smoked salmon, jams and lemon curd galore, hot pastries and pies, both sweet and savory, and an assortment of cheeses, honeys, and sauces to boggle the mind and delight the stomach. A word to the wise: some markets specialize in produce, others in goods, crafts, or lunch foods. This one seems to be all about small batch & preserved foodstuffs, not really a good place to go for pre-made breakfast or lunch. That said, if you're looking for some nice produce or meat for the week it's a great option, and if you're looking for a special condiment made with love for yourself or as a gift it's truly amazing! Had a lovely conversion from Brenda a delightful cheesemaker from Kelso and with some gentlemen at the Slow Food stand, trying to preserve Scotland's traditional ways of making food that is slipping into extinction with the advent of mass production (they even have free samples!) So go to the farmer's market! Support those good people still making food the right way :) read more

Edinburgh Farmers Market - A view of all the lovely stalls and a few people visiting - this is near the end of the market (2pm). - Farmers Market Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I'm staying just off the Grassmarket, so this particular farmer's market was just a very short walk away - and well worth the trip. It's not huge, and you'll be able to browse all the stalls in just 20 minutes or so. While the selection of fresh vegetables was pretty small, the market has plenty of coffee, cheese, meat, fruit, as well as items like olive oils, soap, mustard, and chutney. Every vendor I purchased from was friendly and seemed to have very high quality items. If I lived in Edinburgh, I'd surely be back. read more

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Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to try any local produce because I was only passing through. But I did visit a couple of the vendors and purchased a few souvenirs. What stuck out the most to me is the vibe and castle backdrop. This market was even busy at 1pm! And is a testament to its popularity. The backdrop consists of gotcha buildings with the castle towering above everything. read more

Ok, so it's something of a rarity for me to be out of my bed before midday on a Sunday, but if and when I am I make a point of heading to the Farmers Market. Although I love living in Edinburgh, the one thing that gets on my nerves is the fact that everything either comes from a mass chain supermarket or a pretentious and overpriced deli. Which is where the farmers market comes in handy. Yes, in terms of price range it's more on a par with the delis than the supermarkets, but the quality is a whole different thing altogether. Whether you want jams, cheeses, stuff to hang on the wall in your kitchen (not really my thin, but I'm sure some people love it!) or meat then you should put this in your diary for this sunday. Even if you don't buy anything, it's ideal just for a wander through. read more

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I pretty much just love the farmers market! A valvona coffee to get me awake followed up by a buffalo sausage roll and im ready for some shopping. For qaulity youll struggle to find a better shop anywhere, from lamb to beef to any meat your sorted. Seafood courtesy of creelers and some guys from eyemouth and this becomes the third palce in Edinburgh to buy baby squid. Even if your not buying its great to walk along get a roll, some porridge or a coffee and just enjoy the vibrance and the bustle of the market. I think it says everything about this market that it went from one week in four, then to two weeks to now being weekly and its growing. Im delighted to see that the good people of Edinburgh are willing to come out and support regional Scottish producers. Puddledub Sausages = the best you will EVER taste!!!! read more

I leapt out of bed in terror at twenty past noon today, thinking I was going to miss the Market because I'd overslept. My day's plans hinged on visiting the Market! In forty minutes I was showered, dressed and out the door, determined to make it for the last leg of the Saturday Farmers' Market. So very glad I did - when I got there, mildly lightheaded from dashing out on an empty stomach, I immediately filled up with a coffee from a box conveniently located at the very start (or end?) of the market and a sausage roll from one of the stalls. Revived, I was ready for a good wander and a peer at the wares. This market is smaller than I'm used to, but coming from Seattle, where fresh produce and local meats are essentially worth their weight in gold, I'm spoiled. Despite its size, the market has everything you could want - plenty of juicy local meats, fresh-caught seafood, fruit and veg, cheese, honey, soap... trucks from Oink and Well Hung and Tender were also on hand, frying up tasty grub for the lunchtime crowd. Everything is fresh and local, so if you're a discerning shopper, the market is right up your alley. I'll definitely be back to peruse the wares, and perhaps try more of the ready-made foods. What could be better than eating your lunch, directly from the grocer, in the shadow of the castle? read more

This first-world market is ripe with colorful buyers and sellers in a communal and leisure-inspiring atmosphere. You'll come with a grocery list of eggs, bread and flowers and leave with chocolate-aubergine marmalade, two-hours payroll worth of cheese, bacon from the farmer's daughter's third favorite pig, hand knitted knickers and the buzz from three £3 lattes. But in this lavish marketplace there are more delights than essentials. While bakers and dairies have a healthy representation, the three vegetable sellers sit between twenty meat vendors, vastly out of proportion to their importance in a balanced diet. One of the veg sellers I spoke with couldn't explain this dearth, but did remark, sadly, that there wasn't enough sun lately for many of his crops to grow. "Everyone asks for beetroot and I gotta say they ain't ready yet. They're only this big now [he indicates a small amount]." Go to celebrate (and support) the local agriculture we're lucky to have, meet kind strangers, and gossip in the open air. It's makes sunny saturday mornings worth a week's wait. read more

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There's always something more exciting about buying your food from a market for some reason. Maybe it's the variety of buying bits and bobs from different stalls, which is just a bit more fun than wandering the refrigerated aisles of a supermarket and doing everything very clinically. I know supermarkets are dependable, convenient, and there for a reason, but the old school feel of bantering away with the primary producers of the food you're buying definitely makes food shopping a more enjoyable process. This is pretty scenic as markets go, with the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and the variety of delightful wares on offer on a Saturday. Everything just looks so much more appealing when it's laid out in market fashion. The last time I came here I absolutely wanted something from every stall, as it all looks amazingly fresh and tasty. There are a lot of meat stalls, selling specialities like venison and wild boar, plus fish, eggs, cheese, bread, fruit and veg, and chutney and conserves. read more

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Are you looking for a culinary journey for your stomach and eyes? Go to the Edinburgh's Farmer Market and feed both. The best way to enjoy the market is to buy yourself a cup of coffee at the beginning and then start to walk around the booths. Smell the fruits, admire the different colours of the vegetables, sample some Scottish cheese, lovely organic beef, a fresh juice or maybe buy a home-made jam like grannie made. The market offers something for everybody. The whole atmosphere makes you relaxed and it's fun to sit down and observe the vivid market life at the foot of the castle! read more

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Absolutely worthwhile. Stall after stall of an impressive selection of land, sea, and sky critters; as well as baked goods, fresh veg, and hot food. The smell of buffalo burgers on the grill was mouth-watering. Two words of advice, remember your shopping bags and don't plan anything after (in case you need to take things straight home)! read more

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Cute little farmer's market, there's probably around 12-15 stalls altogether. Clearly a local's favorite, as I saw many families picking up fresh produce here. Everyone was super friendly and helpful, I loved the apple juice stand, the biltong lady (amazing venison & lamb biltong, perfectly spiced!) and baked good store. A great market to grab some coffee and lunch. read more

It appears on the Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9AM to 2PM, we happened upon it looking for a quick breakfast and we found a sweet lass who operates a coffee stand with muffins and the like, and friendly conversation. It was nice sharing a few minutes with a local who gets out there every week no matter the weather as they all do. The place is full of all kinds of venders from the area, I only wished we had a kitchen to bring back some of it to cook! read more

I just cant help myself, I love farmers markets. In California I was spoiled with choice and amazing produce... really anything my little heart could desire was there. Here its been only getting better and better. The meats, cheeses, produce, breads, food, beer, chocolate, etc. Its all of the highest quality and taste! We try to go every Saturday. Its not cheap, there are definitely items that you look at and think, yeah right, thats not happening mate! Like, last Saturday I saw some Italian sausages (why on earth is it so hard to find Italian sausages in this country!??) anyways, these sausages cost £4.76 and there were only 2 of them! Yes, they were pretty big but not big enough!!! But, we did find some beautiful Aberdeen angus burger patties (4 of them) for a wee bit over £4. Now, that is perfectly reasonable and in fact quite a good deal!! The burgers are fantastic and the sellers rear the cows themselves! There is nothing like buying your food from the farmers themselves! Also highly recommend the Clyde valley tomatoes!!! Really the best tomatoes I have had since moving to the UK and they have started making their own pickles too!! They are well scrumptious! All the bread and food stalls are also really good. You can find all kinds of treats from: olive rosemary focaccia to german dark rye or wonderful sourdough and pretzels! There are also some amazing brownies lurking around! Actually, there are way too many lush and delectable treats to mention here! I would recommend going and having a wee wander for yourself, its so worth it! read more

Despite the fact they're all inbred rapists who will shoot you in the head for coming within 200 metres of their land, you have to admire the farmers for the quality of their produce. Edinburgh Farmer's market isn't the biggest one I've ever seen, but it's a great testament to the mantra of quality over quantity, and the picturesque and central location gives it that bit of extra oomph. I picked up the tastiest pork chops I've ever eaten from here a couple of weeks ago, as well as some fancy sausages. For a carnivore like me this place ticks more or less every single box. read more

I'm all about the Farmers Market and this is a beauty! I just can't believe it took me over two years to get to it! Every Saturday come rain or shine, there are loads of producers from across Scotland and Northern England here to sell their fantastically fresh, fully traceable produce. There's dirty carrots, organic veggies, fresh fish, juicy steaks (lamb, beef, buffalo but to name a few). Fancy some carbs - this is pie central with luxurious meal in itself pies. Missed your brekkie - stock up on some porridge, drizzled with whisky to put hairs on your chest. Even Oink, amazingly busy in Victoria St, has a pitch here, so once you've stocked up, you can reward yourself with an grunter - a roll stuffed with hog roast, crackling, stuffing (haggis or sage and onion) and the sauce of your choice. Being gluten free, I pass on the rolls and the stuffing but I've never had any issues having the hog roast and the crackling - yum, yum. read more

I think the Edinburgh Farmers Market is maybe my favourite place in the city? Ever since I discovered it last year, I would go every weekend. It's a great place to visit on the weekend, everyone is very friendly, and there does seem to be a community vibe. It starts at 9 am and goes till 2. However, if you really wanna get the best stuff sometimes its more beneficial to go at about 830. Thats when a lot of the locals go to get first pick on the produce. The stalls shift around every week, but there are a few that will always be there like Stoats, Puddledub, Chocolate Tree, North country Lass, etc. (if you really wanna know who will be there check out the webpage at http://www.edinburghfarmersmarket.co.uk ) it can get quite exciting on certain weeks when people like when 'Slow Food' come by and bring chefs in to cook all the local produce. For example, last weekend they had Scottish chef of the year from Cafe St Honore. I tried some of the food and it was delicious, now I wanna go!! (but thats another story) Anyways, I suggest getting out on a Saturday morning, grab a coffee and some brekky and walk around. The smell of all the food in the morning is really relaxing, and it's a great way to discover Scottish food! read more

So in my whiteness I opted to check out the local farmer's market. Where is it you ask? Oh, it's under the castle. No big deal, just buying fresh fruits and vegetables at King Edward I and Mary, Queen of Scots' house. I think the market may actually be from medieval times because there's like pheasants hanging on hooks, pickled everything, 231 types of jam, a mulled wine stand and people selling flowers. Oh, and a dragon. read more

I dunno, I am struggling here. I shall return later on in the year when hopefully there is more in season, which will help give me some perspective, but visiting the market on Saturday, there was plenty meat-related stalls, one token jam and one token cheese stall (Arran, which I can find pretty easily anywhere, so would argue that i would rather see something readily less available selling their wares), with a couple of stalls (half of a stall) selling something of the vegetable nature - potatoes, carrots, celeriac and swede. So, I make my own jam, not worried about the cheese and I don't eat meat. Will say, the Falko stall did look appetising with their choices of breads, but that really was the extent of my interest. Note: in regards to the above comment regarding cheese - understand that it is down to who decides to hire a stall will dictate who will be present at a market, but it would be nice to see some alternatives that would broaden the options! Given that I could buy the majority locally regardless at places like Fenton Barns, I just don't have a reason to make the trek to town. Perhaps later on in the year, there will be more options for me that would inspire me to return, but at the moment, I am not in a rush. read more

Every Saturday at 9am there's a little commotion under the Castle. It's nothing else other than Edinburgh's finest Farmer's Market. I have very fond memories of Saturday mornings strolling the numerous small booths packet with lovely produce. From meat/fish stalls to fruit drinks and cakes and sweets, its a great treat for your nose and taste buds! The stalls are not the same from week to week and if you are curious check out their website for more details. Prices can vary-mostly they are a little too harsh for the (admittedly) shallow student pocket,but you pay for organic local produce and it can be worth it! It's not big but it certainly is fun, and with a back drop of the castle and the smell of caramelised onions and fresh flowers who can really complain? read more

I like nothing better than a farmers market. I get so excited buying fresh meats and cheeses thinking of what I can make for lunch with them and then coming home to sit outside for a huge brunch, it's bliss. This particular farmers market has to be one of my favourite ones ever because as well as a huge selection of products at various different stalls, it also has the most perfect location with picturesque views across Edinburgh and of Edinburgh Castle - perfect! I totally agree with the other reviewers - the atmosphere here is amazing, I guess it's impossible to be in a bad mood at a Farmers Market especially when the sun is shining and you're in such a beautiful city. The market starts at 9am every Saturday morning so get up nice and early and have a leisurely stroll around, the perfect start to the weekend! read more

I'm the same as Amy G - I didn't even know this existed until quite recently! I wish I did though, I would have been here every single week! It has such a lovely atmosphere and the people are absolutely lovely! It's like all of Edinburgh's finest congregate here, only the good people get in. A bit like Lost (but who really knows what Lost is about anyway). The food is amazing, all local and all fresh. I think I've found my new night to cook! Every Saturday I vow, fellow yelpers, to come to the Farmers Market, buy delicious food and cook it in the evening. you're welcome to join. read more

What an astonishing combination of wee stalls and great products! Between the two smallest cafees on wheels I've ever seen, there's a real heaven for food lovers (like me). The cheese selection was amazing and very tempting. If I lived in Edinburgh I had surely tried every single flavour, saturday after saturday. And what about honey? or jam? or smoked fish? You must go there to understand and to keep in your mind and heart (and bag) your preferred bite of happiness. My first stop to eat something on site was at Porridge Stoat's Bar. I had only seen porridge in some tv fiction or movie and it was almost always depicted as the best ingredient of a tasteless breakfast. But I wanted to try by myself...and soon I felt pampered by its smooth and delicious flavour. I chose the strawberry jam topping, but I guess that every choice would have been delicious as well. The second tasty stop was at the Well Hung and Tender stall of the MacPherson family. Simple food (hamburger, onions, cheddar) at its best. The last stop was to ask for a selection of 10 small chocolates at the Chocolate Tree stall. I brought the small bag to my b&b room as a precious treasure, and it really was. The most variously flavoured piece in the mosaic of my holiday. read more

Now a mainstay in Edinburgh, the Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday morning with a variety of produce available from Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. We use it mainly for fresh organic mince and sausages but there is something for everyone. If you like preserves, or chocolates or cheeses and if you want to speak to the person who made them then this is the place to go. It is great that it is on weekly as it used to feel a bit elitist and you had to make a special trip up but now you can pop up any Saturday and pick up some great local food. read more

Nice variety of vegetables and some fruit, chocolate, and hot pies, but not many stalls. The people are quite friendly.

This is a great place to go on a Saturday morning. ( As long as it is dry - in the rain or on a cold day it is much less pleasant and hard going for the stall holders too.) There are regulars here , such as Falko the German baker, and others who are there only on some weeks. However , most weeks you will find a few choices of fish supplier and meats , sometimes specialised in game. A couple of suppliers of organic vegetables ( usually also very popular ones) and then some more unusual things like stalls specialising in cordials or herbs or home baking. In season a lot of fresh local fruit, sometimes a fabulous ice cream maker. A stall selling ready to eat porridge , another one or two selling roast meat in buns and a couple of stands selling coffees too. You can make a leisurely morning of it. However if you are buying a lot then do what the locals do and get one of those little wheely trolleys that are coming back into fashion ! read more

I've grown to really love this market. You have East Coast organics selling their amazing fresh produce at such great prices, there are all kinds of fresh meat to buy including cooked stalls for meat eaters and vegetarians a like. And I adore the Chocolate Tree's stall where they sell fab ice cream, some is even vegan! There are plenty cheese stalls, places to sit and enjoy the Scottish weather, it's actually been really great over the past few months. There are slight variations each week but always worth a visit. Highly recommended for local delicious food and sorts :) read more

Love the farmers market! We happened upon it when we were visiting edinburgh 5 years ago, and we went back today and it was better than we remembered. The people are friendly, the food is great, and the coffee was nice. Don't miss this gem in the city :) read more

Who knew Edinburgh had a Farmers Market? Not me! This might just be my new favourite thing in Edinburgh. I took my mum here on Saturday because she always raves about the Farmers Market at home which unfortunately only happens once a month. Every Saturday between 9 am and 2 pm this market appeals selling the finest local produce. Each week there are different vendors so check the website before you go. There are stalls selling various kinds of sausages/beef/fish/venison from local farms. Great if you like your meat to be of a good quality and not so much battery farmed. Other favourites included the Strawberry stand which didn't have strawberries yet but had some delicious homemade jam, I look forward to strawberry season so I can get my fix. There was a natural, health food stand which had samples of the most delicious humus imaginable. I'm kicking myself for not buying some. Everyone seemed to be milling around munching porridge from the Stoats van, I would have been tempted but we were heading for lunch and I did fill up on samples from all the stalls. The only bad thing was my mum bought some fruit buns and upon getting them home discovered they were stale. Bad show! The market is perhaps a tad more expensive than the supermarket, but you are paying for a lot higher quality and supporting local businesses so it is a price worth paying. read more

There really is nothing like a walk along castle terrace on a saturday morning when the Farmers Market is on. Its like you have stepped out of the city centre and have wound up in a small rural market village with the locals selling thier wares - which I guess it actually is, but on a much bigger sale. There are so many stalls, showing so many different and often amazing products - fresh meat, cheese and even one place that was selling various flavoured gins. Needless to say with free samples, that was our favourate stall. There is a real atmosphere of fun and happiness here - all the stall owners are friendly and chatty, and the general hubbub of the stalls crying out to advertise their products and the voices of those who are just chattering as they walk about is amazing. I strongly suggest you go, even if it is just to walk around and take in the atmosphere. read more

Great people & food ! I There're different types of good food and we can test before getting them. I love markets, and visited many times in Tokyo. Here's one of the great markets in my life. read more

Coffee at the farmers market is great, come along and try it! We're called the Police Coffee Bars. We use Java coffee, intense in flavour, dark and beautifully made to cater for the customer. Let me know what you think. read more

A great place to spend Saturday morning, stocking up on fresh local produce. stalls include local game, seafood & meat as well as cakes,breads,cheesed, pate & jam. Highly recommend a buffalo or ostrich burger to munch on while you choose your purchases...... read more

Brilliant farmers market next to the car park at castle terrace. Great local produce from home made jams to venision. Not so sure about the pig on the spit however. Farmers market are a great way to find some excellent local produce. e have had some great buys from here especially the venision and the local cheeses. A favourite though has to have been the duck eggs - really tasty read more

This is always a good reason to get up early on a Saturday morning. The Farmers' Market on Castle Terrace hosts a good variety of stalls by local market gardeners, cheesemakers, fishermen, jam makers, bakers, preservers, deer skin sellers ... and the rest. Starts at 9am and runs until 2pm, but those in the know get there for half eight. I went home with two sticks of ginormous, fresh, organic rhubarb and later gorged on the most delicious rhubarb crumble. You can too! (So long as its in season.) read more