Local LardersJournal

Valvona & Crolla | This is a fantastic old-world delicatessen and Caffè Bar. The original Edinburgh deli. 19 Elm Row, Edinburgh, EH7 4AA

I.J. Mellis | Purveyors of the finest Scottish cheese, the shops are open and well worth a visit. Trying before you buy is encouraged and their knowledge of their produce is second to none. 330 Morningside Rd, EH10 4QJ

Drinkmonger & Royal Mile Whiskies | The staff are fantastically knowledgeable about their wares and will help you find the perfect bottle. Find an excellent Scottish gin or your new favourite whisky. 11 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HN

Twelve Triangles | Slow fermented sourdough and pastries. Bread, jams, custards, and fillings are all made fresh daily from local organic suppliers. 414 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5HY

Kate's | The cakes are a feast for the eyes. Baked using local produce and changing with the seasons. Kate's, 116 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PU

Lannan Bakery | Already an Edinburgh institution with queuing customers round the corner. Get there early to bag their incredible pastries. Lannan Bakery, 29-35 Hamilton Place, Edinburgh

Eddie's Seafood Market | Tucked away in Marchmont, this small family-run fish market is a joy to shop - carefully sourced fresh produce and knowledgable staff. Eddie's Fish Market, 7 Roseneath St, Edinburgh EH9 1JH

COOK | For lazy but delicious holiday cooking head to COOK. Homemade grub without the faff. COOK, 328 Morningside Road Edinburgh Midlothian EH10 4QJ

Edinburgh Farmers Market, Castle Terrace, Every Saturday 9am - 2pm

Stockbridge Market, Saunders Street EH3 6TQ, Every Sunday 10am - 4pm

Leith Market, Dock Place, EH6 6LU, Every Saturday 10am - 4pm

Restoration Yard & Larder | The store & larder are open. A lovely place to take a stroll as well as pick up the groceries. Dalkeith Country Park via Town Gate, Dalkeith, EH22 1ST

Cragies farm shop | A farm shop with seasonal pick your own. West Craigie Farm, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9AR

Carfrae Farm | Based in a wonderful old barn in rural East Lothian, Eric and Trudi have curated the most lovely blend of local food. Carfrae Farm, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4LP

Errington Cheese | These local artisan cheese makers are now selling their cheese online and will deliver locally or you can pick up from their farm shop. Errington’s Barn by Elsrickle, Scotland ML12 6QZ

Forsyths of Peebles | The best butcher for miles around, Forsyths are offering click and collect from their shop. They also have an excellent bakery next door. 21-25 Eastgate, Peebles, EH45 8AD

Hopetoun Farm Shop | Hopetoun farm shop is open 10am - 5pm daily. Hopetoun Farm Shop, South Queensferry, EH30 9RW

Ardross Farm | Producing most of their shop produce on their mixed farm in Fife, just off the Fife coastal trail. Ardross Farm Elie, Fife, KY9 1EU

Kilduff farm | Kilduff have a wee honesty hut at the bottom of the lane selling their own apple juice, honey, and flowers (in season). Kilduff Farm, Near Athelstaneford, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5BD

Secret herb garden | For locally grown, potted herbs or Secret herb garden gin! Secret Herb Garden, 32A Old Pentland Road, Edinburgh, EH10 7EA

Bowhouse | Well known for their bustling market weekend held on the second weekend of each month (except in January and February). They welcome the best local food and drink traders from across Scotland. 10-4pm both Saturday and Sunday. Bowhouse Farm, St Monans, Anstruther, Fife, KY10 2DB

West Linton Farmers Market, West Linton Primary School, Deanfoot Road, EH46 7EX, check the website for next market day.