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Aberdeen food & drink
North East food capital — home to Scotland's biggest monthly farmers market
Aberdeen is Scotland's food and drink centre by some measures — Aberdeen Country Fair at Thainstone (just outside the city) is the country's largest monthly farmers market, with 100+ producers from across Aberdeenshire and Moray. The annual Taste of Grampian festival in June draws 25,000 visitors to the same venue. Within the city: Fierce Beer and BrewDog (Ellon) are the headline breweries; outside it, Glen Garioch and the Speyside distilleries to the west sit within driving distance. Aberdeenshire is also home to some of the most-respected Scottish farm shops — Aberdeenshire Larder and Macduff Castle Farm Shop are well-known regional destinations.
Full Aberdeenshire food & drink guide — distilleries, restaurants, where to stay, when to go.
- Aberdeen Country Fair (Thainstone) — Scotland's biggest monthly market
- Taste of Grampian — 25,000 visitors annually in June
- Fierce Beer (in the city) and BrewDog (Ellon, 30 min north)
- Glen Garioch distillery — 30 min west
Farmers markets in & near Aberdeen
Whisky distilleries near Aberdeen
Breweries near Aberdeen
Scottish gin makers near Aberdeen
Food & drink festivals in Aberdeen & nearby
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+What's the best farmers market in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen Country Fair on Aberdeen (typically saturday). Next confirmed date: Saturday, 30 May 2026. We list every market within 70 km of Aberdeen on this page.
+Where can I taste whisky near Aberdeen?
5 distilleries within 70 km of Aberdeen are open to visitors. Glen Garioch, Lone Wolf (BrewDog Distillery), Fettercairn are the closest. Each has a full tour and tasting guide on its TasteSCOT page.
+When is the next food or drink festival in Aberdeen?
Taste of Grampian runs 6 June at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie.
+Where should I stay in Aberdeen for a food and drink trip?
Use the accommodation map below to find hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Aberdeen. For multi-day Scottish food and drink trips, Aberdeen is a sensible base if you want access to 8 distilleries and 1 breweries we cover in the surrounding 70 km.
+What is Aberdeen known for in Scottish food and drink?
Aberdeen Country Fair (Thainstone) — Scotland's biggest monthly market. Taste of Grampian — 25,000 visitors annually in June. Fierce Beer (in the city) and BrewDog (Ellon, 30 min north). Glen Garioch distillery — 30 min west.
Where to stay near Aberdeen
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Aberdeen.
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