Glasgow Farmers’ Market (Queen’s Park)
Last updated 15 May 2026
Glasgow's main farmers market takes over the Queen's Park Recreation Ground on the first Saturday of every month. Smaller than Edinburgh's Saturday market but with a strong emphasis on west coast and Ayrshire producers — excellent for seafood, dairy, and baking. The park setting is pleasant in summer and bracing in winter. Arrive early; the best meat and fish stalls sell out by noon. Street food, hot drinks, and a relaxed south-side atmosphere. Dog-friendly.
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Weather & cancellations
Runs in light to moderate rain. Cancellations only for severe weather (high winds, ice, or council closure). When cancelled, the market's Facebook page posts updates by 7am on the day.
For day-of cancellations and stall changes, follow the market's Facebook page — it's updated more reliably than the website.
What to expect
Mid-range. Expect £6–8 for a small cheese, £12–18 for a steak, £4–6 for a sourdough loaf. Cheaper than a deli, dearer than supermarket; sweet spot for genuine producer pricing.
Hit Errington Cheese first — they sell out of Lanark Blue and Corra Linn by 11am most weeks. Then walk to Peelham Farm for the rare-breed bacon and air-dried saucisson; weigh your purchase, don't ask for slices. Heather Hills Honey is at the south side most weeks — the Glen Lyon blossom is the one to pick up. Finish at Mhor Bread (south entrance) for sourdough still warm at 10am, then grab a coffee from Papercup's cart by the bandstand. Skip the queue for the empanada stall on busy days — go to the back of the line at Errington and double back.
What to buy
- 1.Errington Cheese (Lanark Blue, Corra Linn)
- 2.Buffalo Farm steaks and mince
- 3.Stonewood seeded rye sourdough
- 4.Inverawe hot-smoked trout
- 5.Seasonal vegetables from the Clyde Valley growers
Stalls worth visiting
Lanark-based unpasteurised cheese-maker. The Lanark Blue and Corra Linn are exceptional — usually at the market's north end.
Fife-based buffalo and beef. Mince, burgers, and unusual cuts. Worth queueing for the steaks.
Glasgow sourdough bakery. Get there in the first hour — the seeded rye and the Friday focaccia sell out fast.
Smoked Scottish fish. The hot-smoked trout and the kiln-roast salmon are TasteSCOT favourites.
Galston-based — pies, scones, and the lemon drizzle cake that everyone leaves with.
The flat white near the south gate is the best in the park.
Visitor tips
- →Arrive before 11am — the bread and cheese stalls sell down fast and the queues at the meat stall double after midday.
- →Bring your own bags AND a small cool bag for cheese/fish. Stalls have paper bags but they don't keep dairy cold on the walk to the subway.
- →If it's busy, skip the queue at the main meat stall — the Buffalo Farm trader does similar quality with less wait.
- →The Wee Coffee Caravan at the south gate is the strategic stop on your way out. Better than queuing at the cafe.
- →Combine with a walk around Queen's Park itself — boating pond, glasshouses, and the flagpole view over Glasgow are 10 minutes away each.
Location
Glasgow Farmers’ Market (Queen’s Park) FAQ
+Are dogs allowed at Glasgow Farmers' Market?
Yes — on leads. Queen's Park is a public park where dogs are welcome. The market organisers ask owners to keep dogs on leads and away from food preparation areas. Most stallholders are dog-friendly; a few will offer a treat.
+Is it cancelled in bad weather?
The market runs in light to moderate rain. It's only cancelled in severe weather — high winds, ice, or council park closure. Check the market's Facebook page from 7am on the morning of the market for any day-of changes.
+Can I pay by card?
Most stalls take card and contactless. A handful of smaller traders are cash-only — bring £20-£30 cash in case.
+Where's the best parking?
On-street parking on the residential roads around Queen's Park (Balvicar Drive, Pollokshaws Road southbound) is free at weekends. There's no dedicated market car park. If you can, take the Subway — Queen's Park station is a 5-minute walk.
+Is it good for kids?
Yes — open layout, no road traffic inside the recreation ground, plenty of food samples. Combine with the boating pond or playground in Queen's Park itself afterwards.
+How many stalls are there?
Around 30 regular traders — smaller than Edinburgh's Saturday market but the quality is consistently high. The roster shifts slightly seasonally; expect more bakeries and dairy year-round, more fruit and veg from late spring.
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