Food & drink
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Cowal Highland Gathering
Around 23,000 people descend on Dunoon for this heady mix of Highland dancing, pipe bands, traditional wrestling, athletics, music and food.
Dunoon Stadium
Thu 29 Aug
£6–£12 (£8 Saturday only; Children £1–£2) / 01369 70320
- 09:00 – 18:00
Fri 30 Aug
£6–£12 (£8 Saturday only; Children £1–£2) / 01369 70320
- 09:00 – 18:00
Sat 31 Aug
£6–£12 (£8 Saturday only; Children £1–£2) / 01369 70320
- 09:00 – 18:00
Creative Banter
Creatives from every imaginable field are invited to these networking nights, which sees knowledge sharing and collaboration happen in a relaxed, non-sales pitchy type environment.
The Clutha Vaults, Glasgow
Tue 16 Jul
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Tue 20 Aug
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Tue 17 Sep
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Crieff Berry Festival
Soft berries are in abundance in Crieff with special menu items in local restaurants, a berry-themed market in James Square and a special visit from Struan, Strathearn’s giant walking strawberry, all making for a berry nice day out.
James Square, Crieff
Sat 10 Aug
Free
- 10:00
A Cup of Friendship
Make your own quaich, a traditional Scots drinking bowl.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Wed 10 Jul
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Cupar Farmers' Market
Fresh and wholesome local food in abundance. On the third Saturday of the month.
Crossgate, Cupar
Sat 20 Jul
- 09:00 – 13:00
Sat 17 Aug
- 09:00 – 13:00
Sat 21 Sep
- 09:00 – 13:00
Daily Bread
Learn how to bring homemade bread back into your life at this one-day intro course to bread baking, covering basics like flour selection, yeast use and kneading skills.
Macbiehill Farmhouse, Lamancha
Sat 18 Jan
Times to be confirmed / £175
The Dark Arts of the Cocktail
Explore the folklore and magical properties linked with common cocktail ingredients, with special guest herbs, infusions, syrups and recipes from the most influential occultist of all time, Aleister Crowley. Tickets include one delightful cocktail.
Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Edinburgh
Sat 10 Aug
Deanston Scottish Crime Book of the Year Award Dinner
Mingle with crime writers at this three-course meal where the winner of the Deanston Scottish Crime Book of the Year award 2013 is announced.
Golden Lion Hotel, Stirling
Sat 14 Sep
£39.50 / 01786 475351
Part of Bloody Scotland.
- 19:30
Dine Like A Georgian
See costumed servants demonstrate 18th-century dishes, followed by a three-course meal at the Trout Hotel.
National Trust: Wordsworth House, Cockermouth
Wed 10 Jul
£50 adv booking essential / 01900 824805
- 17:00 – 21:00
National Trust: Killerton, Exeter
Wed 3 Jul
£10 for two courses, adv booking essential / 01392 881345
- 18:30 – 21:00
Wed 7 Aug
£10 for two courses, adv booking essential / 01392 881345
- 18:30 – 21:00
Dragons Dare Launch Event
A five-course seasonal dinner cooked by Kev Shand of Braehead foods. Proceeds go to the Dragons Dare challenge for SSBA.
The Courtyard, Aberdeen
Thu 4 Jul
£50 (with £25 deposit) / 01224 589109
- 19:00
Dundee Flower and Food Festival
A delicious staple in the Dundee calendar, with food and drink tastings, chef demonstrations, live music and competitions including the World Jampionships. Once they've had enough to eat, shows and face-painting are on hand to entertain the kids. Special guests announced nearer the time, but last year there were…
Camperdown Country Park, Dundee
Fri 6 Sep
day ticket £8–£10 (£7–£9); festival pass £16–£20 (£14–£18); under 16s free / 01382 433815
- 10:00 – 17:30
Sat 7 Sep
day ticket £8–£10 (£7–£9); festival pass £16–£20 (£14–£18); under 16s free / 01382 433815
- 10:00 – 17:30
Sun 8 Sep
day ticket £8–£10 (£7–£9); festival pass £16–£20 (£14–£18); under 16s free / 01382 433815
- 10:00 – 17:30
Dunfermline Farmers' Market
Fresh and local produce, straight from the field to your kitchen. On the second Saturday of the month.
Glen Gates, Dunfermline
Sat 13 Jul
01383 314110
- 09:00 – 13:00
Sat 10 Aug
01383 314110
- 09:00 – 13:00
Sat 14 Sep
01383 314110
- 09:00 – 13:00
Dunfermline Live
A weekend showcase of Scottish music.
Various venues, Dunfermline
Fri 11 Oct
Free
- 12:00 – 01:30
Sat 12 Oct
Free
- 12:00 – 01:30
Sun 13 Oct
Free
- 12:00 – 01:30
Dutch Ovens, Cob Ovens and Fresh Bread
Learn how to build a traditional oven using natural and reclaimed materials at this hands-on workshop. Please wear suitable clothes.
Mount Stuart Visitor Centre, Isle of Bute
Sat 29 Jun
Times to be confirmed / Free / 01700 502725
Fantasy Ball BCC Fundraiser
Fundraising event for Breast Cancer Campaign with live music, magic, fire breathing, juggling and stiltwalking. Please note: tickets are only available through the website.
Idols, Swansea
Thu 12 Sep
£8–£17 / 01792 474240
- 20:00 – 03:00
Farm Shop Tasting Session with Love Leaf Tea
The Love Leaf Tea team will help you discover new teas and find your favourite from their selection.
Mount Stuart Visitor Centre, Isle of Bute
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 01700 503877
- 11:00 – 17:00
Farm Shop Tasting with Heather Hills Honey
Perthshire's Heather Hills Honey has been making heather and blossom honey since 1945. Adopt a bee hive and try some of their award winning honey at this special tasting.
Mount Stuart Visitor Centre, Isle of Bute
Sat 13 Jul
Free / 01700 503877
- 11:00 – 17:00
Browsholme Hall, Clitheroe
Sun 7 Jul
£1 / 01254 826719
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 4 Aug
£1 / 01254 826719
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 1 Sep
£1 / 01254 826719
- 10:00 – 16:00
Compton Acres Gardens, Poole
Sun 21 Jul
Phone for prices / 01202 700778
- 10:00 – 15:00
Sun 18 Aug
Phone for prices / 01202 700778
- 10:00 – 15:00
Sun 15 Sep
Phone for prices / 01202 700778
- 10:00 – 15:00
Conway RSPB Reserve, Conwy
Wed 26 Jun
Free / 01492 584091
- 09:00 – 13:00
Wed 31 Jul
Free / 01492 584091
- 09:00 – 13:00
Wed 28 Aug
Free / 01492 584091
- 09:00 – 13:00
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Farmer's Market
Featuring stalls and produce of local farmers, including meat, vegetables and fruit sellers.
Farmer's Market, Birmingham
Wed 19 Jun
Free / 0121 616 2644
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 3 Jul
Free / 0121 616 2644
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 17 Jul
Free / 0121 616 2644
- 10:00 – 16:00
Barleylands Farm, Billericay
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 01268 290219
- 08:30
Sat 13 Jul
Free / 01268 290219
- 08:30
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 01268 290219
- 08:30
Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot
Sat 6 Jul
Phone for prices / 01626 832093
- 08:30 – 13:00
Sat 20 Jul
Phone for prices / 01626 832093
- 08:30 – 13:00
Sat 3 Aug
Phone for prices / 01626 832093
- 08:30 – 13:00
National Trust: Gibside, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sat 6 Jul
Free, plus admission £5.85, child £3.60, family £11.60 & £16.60 / 01207 541820
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 20 Jul
Free, plus admission £5.85, child £3.60, family £11.60 & £16.60 / 01207 541820
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 3 Aug
Free, plus admission £5.85, child £3.60, family £11.60 & £16.60 / 01207 541820
- 10:00 – 16:00
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Tonbridge Farmer's Market
Sun 14 Jul
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30
Sun 11 Aug
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30
Sun 8 Sep
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30
Farmer's Market
A selection of local produce, crafts and refreshments.
Nature's World, Acklam, Middlesbrough
Sun 30 Jun
Free / 01642 594895
- 10:00 – 14:00
Sun 28 Jul
Free / 01642 594895
- 10:00 – 14:00
Sun 25 Aug
Free / 01642 594895
- 10:00 – 14:00
