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 we trust for Scottish-landed fish and shellfish.
Farmers markets in & near Perth
Perth Farmers’ Market
Next: 4 JulCrieff Farmers’ Market
Next: 18 JulPitlochry Farmers’ Market
Aberfeldy Farmers’ Market
Dunkeld & Birnam Farmers' Market
Next: 4 JulCupar Farmers' Market
Next: 11 JulWhisky distilleries near Perth
Breweries near Perth
Scottish gin makers near Perth
Food & drink festivals in Perth & nearby
Crail Food Festival
Crail, Fife · 12 June
foodRoyal Highland Show
Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh · 17 June
foodEdinburgh Food Festival
George Square Gardens, Edinburgh · 15 July
foodDundee Flower and Food Festival
Camperdown Park, Dundee · 5 September
foodEdinburgh Christmas Market
East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh · 20 November
foodThe Leith Food Festival
Leith Links, Edinburgh · 29 May
whiskyDundee’s Whisky Festival
Caird Hall, Dundee · 12 June
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Edinburgh
Perth Farmers’ Market
Perth
Leith Market
Edinburgh
St Andrews Farmers’ Market
St Andrews
Dunkeld & Birnam Farmers' Market
Dunkeld, Perthshire
Stockbridge Market
Edinburgh
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, 4 July 2026. We list every market within 60 km of Perth on this page.
+Where can I taste whisky near Perth?
6 distilleries within 60 km of Perth are open to visitors. Lindores Abbey, Strathearn Distillery, Tullibardine 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 Food Festival runs 15 July – 19 July at George Square 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 6 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
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Perth.
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