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Banchory food & drink

Royal Deeside's main town — third-Saturday farmers market and the Balmoral whisky connection

Banchory is the largest of the Royal Deeside towns — the swathe of Aberdeenshire that follows the River Dee west from Aberdeen towards Balmoral. The third-Saturday farmers market in Banchory has a strong following in the area, with Royal Deeside game (venison and pheasant in season), Aberdeenshire beef, and Speyside-edge cheese. Royal Lochnagar Distillery near Crathie (about 30 minutes west, by the Balmoral estate) has the royal warrant and a substantial visitor centre. Glen Garioch Distillery in Oldmeldrum is about 40 minutes north-east. For visitors planning a Royal Deeside food trip, Banchory makes a sensible base — it's an hour from Aberdeen, an hour from Speyside via the A93, and within reach of the major Cairngorms walking routes.

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What Banchory is known for
  • Banchory Farmers' Market — third Saturday
  • Royal Lochnagar Distillery — 30 min west near Balmoral, holds royal warrant
  • Royal Deeside game and Aberdeenshire beef
  • Easy access to both Aberdeen and Speyside (1 hour each way)

Farmers markets in & near Banchory

Whisky distilleries near Banchory

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Banchory food & drink FAQ

+What's the best farmers market in Banchory?

Banchory Farmers’ Market on Banchory (typically saturday). Next confirmed date: Saturday, 20 June 2026. We list every market within 60 km of Banchory on this page.

+Where can I taste whisky near Banchory?

5 distilleries within 60 km of Banchory are open to visitors. Fettercairn, Glen Garioch, Royal Lochnagar are the closest. Each has a full tour and tasting guide on its TasteSCOT page.

+When is the next food or drink festival in Banchory?

Taste of Grampian runs 6 June at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie.

+Where should I stay in Banchory for a food and drink trip?

Use the accommodation map below to find hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Banchory. For multi-day Scottish food and drink trips, Banchory is a sensible base if you want access to 8 distilleries and 1 breweries we cover in the surrounding 60 km.

+What is Banchory known for in Scottish food and drink?

Banchory Farmers' Market — third Saturday. Royal Lochnagar Distillery — 30 min west near Balmoral, holds royal warrant. Royal Deeside game and Aberdeenshire beef. Easy access to both Aberdeen and Speyside (1 hour each way).

Where to stay near Banchory

Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Banchory.

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