Town guide
Perth food & drink
Central Scotland's farmers market capital — and the gateway to the Highland-Perthshire distilleries
Perth Farmers' Market on the first Saturday is one of the longest-running and best-regarded monthly markets in Scotland. The Carse of Gowrie just east of the city is one of Scotland's best soft-fruit and orchard regions — and home to Cairn o' Mohr fruit-wine producer. The Highland-Perthshire distillery cluster sits within an hour: Aberfeldy, Glenturret, Dewar's, Tullibardine, plus the further reaches towards Pitlochry. For visitors planning a Scottish food and drink trip, Perth is the most strategic single town to base from — east coast seafood, central Highlands whisky, and Tayside produce all within reach. As a visitor base, Perth combines historic-town comforts with easier driving routes than the more remote whisky towns — particularly useful for non-drivers using the rail network.
Full Perthshire food & drink guide — distilleries, restaurants, where to stay, when to go.
- Perth Farmers' Market (first Saturday) — one of Scotland's longest-running monthly markets
- Cairn o' Mohr fruit wine and cider, 15 min east at Errol
- Highland-Perthshire distilleries (Aberfeldy, Glenturret, Tullibardine, Dewar's) within an hour
- The Carse of Gowrie — Scotland's soft-fruit region
Where to eat & drink in Perth
Places our published guides actually recommend — every entry links back to the article that covers it.
The Cherrybank Inn
PubGlasgow Road
Multiple hand-pulls and a strong Scottish ale selection — CAMRA listed.
George Campbell & Sons
FishmongerPerth
One of the fishmongers recommended here for Scottish-landed fish and shellfish.
Farmers markets in & near Perth
Perth Farmers’ Market
Next: 3 OctCrieff Farmers’ Market
Next: 17 OctPitlochry Farmers’ Market
Aberfeldy Farmers’ Market
Dunkeld & Birnam Farmers' Market
Next: 3 OctCupar Farmers' Market
Next: 10 OctWhisky distilleries near Perth
Breweries near Perth
Scottish gin makers near Perth
Food & drink festivals in Perth & nearby
Royal Highland Show
Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh · 17 June
foodEdinburgh Food Festival
George Square Gardens, Edinburgh · 24 July
foodEdinburgh Christmas Market
East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh · 14 November
foodThe Leith Food Festival
Leith Links, Edinburgh · 30 May
whiskyDundee’s Whisky Festival
Caird Hall, Dundee · 12 June
foodFoodies Festival (Edinburgh)
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh · 7 August
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Edinburgh Farmers’ Market
Edinburgh
Leith Market
Edinburgh
Stirling Farmers’ Market
Stirling
Cupar Farmers' Market
Cupar, Fife
Callander Farmers' Market
Callander, Stirlingshire
Whisky regions within reach of Perth
Perth sits within day-trip distance of several of Scotland's whisky regions. Each region has its own flavour profile and a full TasteSCOT guide.
Perth food & drink FAQ
+What's the best farmers market in Perth?
Perth Farmers’ Market on Perth (typically saturday). Next confirmed date: Saturday, 3 October 2026. We list every market within 60 km of Perth on this page.
+Where can I taste whisky near Perth?
5 distilleries within 60 km of Perth are open to visitors. Lindores Abbey, Tullibardine, The Glenturret are the closest. Each has a full tour and tasting guide on its TasteSCOT page.
+When is the next food or drink festival in Perth?
Edinburgh Christmas Market runs 14 November – 3 January at East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh.
+Where should I stay in Perth for a food and drink trip?
Use the accommodation map below to find hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Perth. For multi-day Scottish food and drink trips, Perth is a sensible base if you want access to 8 distilleries and 5 breweries we cover in the surrounding 60 km.
+What is Perth known for in Scottish food and drink?
Perth Farmers' Market (first Saturday) — one of Scotland's longest-running monthly markets. Cairn o' Mohr fruit wine and cider, 15 min east at Errol. Highland-Perthshire distilleries (Aberfeldy, Glenturret, Tullibardine, Dewar's) within an hour. The Carse of Gowrie — Scotland's soft-fruit region.
Where to stay near Perth
The map is centred on central Perth — set your dates on it, or go straight to hotels, B&Bs and self-catering through the providers underneath.
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Near Perth
Things to do nearby, from our sister site TripSCOT, which covers the day-out side. Distances are in a straight line from Perth, not by road.
- Perth MuseumMuseumunder 1 km
- Branklyn GardenGarden1 km
- Scone Palace GardensGarden3 km
- Huntingtower CastleCastle4 km
- DunkeldTown21 km
- Loch LevenLoch22 km
Nearest station: Perth (under 1 km)