Huntly Farmers Market

 Huntly Farmers' Markets' newest stall is The Principled Pig, from Kemnay. They will be serving up their own rare-breed pork sausages and burgers from their barbecue, along with salads and coleslaw.

 The next Huntly Farmers' Market is on Saturday 5th August, 9am - 1pm in Huntly Square. Keep an eye on 

 We have another new stall joining us for the first time at the July 1st farmers' market - Eco Soaps, based at Inverness make hand-made natural soaps, suitable for sensetive skins. The soaps are made using Ola Oils rapeseed oil from Inverurie, and a selection of Ola Oils oils will also be available from the stall.

 Kirkford Free Range chikens will be at Huntly Farmers Market this Saturday 3rd June, but they won't be back again until October...so now is the time to stock up on chickens and put a couple in the freezer!

 Mulderie Wood Candles will be back with their naturally scented candles and melts which include our new scent Bonnie. A beautifully floral mix of ylang ylang, lime and ginger essential oils.

 Saturday 3rd June  Huntly Farmers Market fundraising stall is a group of Huntly Knitters raising money for a hospital in Malawi. They will be selling a range of their hand-knitted goods, including hats, scarves, blankets etc.

 Rhynie-based charity Books Abroad have the fundraising stall at the May 6th Huntly Farmers' Market. They will be raising money for their project which sends consignments of books to various countries accross the world.

 Two new stalls join us this month - TopTapas, from Alford will be serving authenic Spanish paella & tapas. Mulderie Wood from Keith make pure soy candles & melts, with natural fragrances.

 This is a first for the market - Room to Sing are staging a massed sing at 11am at the April 1st market. No singing experience required, but come and join in the singing of Leonard Cohen's Halleluja, Lou Reed's Perfect Day & The Waterboys' Room to Roam - more details on the Room to Sing facebook page here.

 Unfortunately Glenview Fresh Produce won't be at the March market , due to unforseen circumstances. We hope to have them back at the next market.

 Aurora Juice Co, from Inverurie, will be joining Huntly Farmers' Market starting at the March market. They sell freshly made juices & smoothies.

 Our newset stall starts at the February 4th market - The Kitchen of the Old Dragon will be familiar to some from their stall at the last couple of Huntly Hairsts. They make a range of jams, chutneys & marmalades, and will be replacing Made2Taste who are no longer attending markets.

 The Annual Meeting of Huntly Farmers' & Producers' Market Association will be held on January 19th, at 7.30pm in Gartly Community Hall (aka The Tin Hut), at Bridgend, Gartly. All welcome.

 We have three new stalls at this weekend's market on December 3rd : Fierce Beer, local beer; Zoe Robson's Christmas Wreaths; Burnside Studio with screenprints.

 Plenty of opportunities for Christmas shopping - we have an extra market on Saturday December 17th, as well as the regular ones on November 5th, and December 3rd. All markets 9am - 1pm in Huntly Square.

 Two new baking stalls this month, joining our regular Jay Bakes - The Highlander Bakehouse, specialising in breads; and Fine Piece Baking with cakes and traditional bakes.

 The October 1st market will be the 10th anniversary of Huntly Farmers' Market - we have a couple of new stalls joining, more news to follow...

 Haickburn Cottage from Rothiemay is joining the market from June 4th, with wholesome cakes, cookies, energy balls and health bars...check their facebook page for details.

 Eden Plants from King Edward will be joining the market from April with a wide range of locally grown garden plants - have a look at their website for details of their range, along with some great pictures. www.edenplants.co.uk

 Made2Taste will be showcasing their marmalades this month, including traditional Seville Orange and delicious Blood Orange marmalade, as well as their usual range of modern flavours of jam.

 Kirkford Free Range Poultry will be back at the market this Saturday 6th March with their lovely slow-grown free range chickens.

 Chef Lesley Gillespie will be back again at the March market - demosntrating a series of dishes using produce on sale on the day. She'll also offer tasters, and hand out recipes for those who want to try to make the dishes themselves at home.

 Two new stalls start at the March 5th market - Edendiack Farm Shop, selling their own beef & lamb; and Katy's Eggs selling her hen, duck and quail's eggs.

 We're saying goodbye to Castlehill Farm, who are no longer selling at markets. They've been selling their very popular mutton, goat meat and beef at Huntly FM for a few years now, and we wish them luck in their future ventures.

 Castlehill Farm will have Goat Meat, mutton, and back by popular demand - Belted Galloway Beef at this week's market on 5th December.

 Chef Lesley Gillespie will be joining us again at the November Huntly Farmers' Market for another series of cookery demos showcasing the produce on sale at the market. Come along and sample her dishes!

 castlehill Farm will be selling their Belted Galloway beef and their Goat meat at Huntly Farmers' market this Saturday 7th November  www.castlehillfarm.co.uk

 Award-winning chef Lesley Gillespie will be demonstrating various recipes at the October 3rd farmers market, using seasonal produce on sale at the market...watch this space for more details!

 Mortlach Game will be offering fabulous fallow deer venison and new season plump partridge, as well as their usual wide range of game and venison. A few rabbits may even be found in the dense package pile in their table top fridge!

 Several new stalls will be joining us over the next few months : Made2Taste jams & preserves will be at the next (October) market; Feith-Hill Candles starts in December; My Glambition soaps, bath bombs etc starts in February; and Eden Plants will be at the market from next spring.

 Aileen's Cottage Garden Plants is having a massive clearance sale on plants at the August market - buy one get one free. Great opportunity to stock your garden with interesting herbaceous plants.

 Castlehill Farm will be selling only their goat & mutton at this month's market - and you're also welcome to order their meat for collection from the market or the farm t.01651 806 007 

 Aileen's Cottage Garden Plants is once again offering 3 for the price of 2 on her plants at the July 4th market - plenty of interesting herbaceous plants to choose from, as always.

 Huntly Summer School have the fundraising stall at the July 4th Farmers Market - and they'll be bringing some live music to add to the atmosphere on market day.

Kirkford Free Range will be at the market as usual this month with their delicious chickens - but be warned that this is their last market till the Huntly Hairst in September...so you may want to stock your freezer with an extra chicken or two this time.

 Aileen's Cottage Garden Plant stall has a great special offer to encourage you out into the garden this month: '3 for 2' from her wide selection of plants, from traditional favourites like lupins and hardy geraniums, to more unusual herbaceous perennials.

 Castlehill Farm will have Dexter beef, Soay mutton & goat meat on sale at the market this month, as well as two varieties of gluten free sausages : merguez & Toulouse.

 This month's fundraising stall is Huntly Air Cadets, and the information stall is Scottish Slimmers. Come along 9am - 1pm on Saturday to find out more...

 The Greenmyres Farm project will have the community stall at this month's market, looking for feedback on the various proposals for the use of the farm. See here for more details.

 The fundraising stall this month is Music Centeral - who are promoting their musical activities in Huntly www.centeral.co.uk

 Our newest stall is The Workshop East Finnygaud, who'll be at the April 4th farmers market - they'll be selling local photographs, printed t-shirts & bags and wooden bird tables.

 All being well with the weather this month, we hope to have Aileen's Cottage Garden Plants back at the market on April 4th with here range of Huntly-grown garden plants.

 Kirkford Free Range will be back at the market this month with their delicious free range chicken.

 The fundraising stall this month will be run by HETI and includes Fairtrade teas & coffee, a raffle to win a hamper and fairtrade football...and a chance to play table football to raise awareness of the fairtrade football campaign (www.balasport.co.uk)

Huntly Ethical Town Initiative will be marking Fairtrade Fortnight with a stall at the March 7th Huntly Farmers Market.

 Olive Twist are bringing some of their new olive mixes to the market on Saturday: Oriental express - Garlic stuffed Halkidiki's with chilli, ginger and fresh coriander; and Italia mix - Whole olives with pickled garlic in a classic herby oil vinaigrette

 Mortlach Game's special offer this month is 10% off frozen venison rump steaks. They'll also have a good selection of other game, including rabbit.

 Suzie's Spice Kitchen are offering 25% discount on most of their stock at the February farmers market - come along and grab a bargain!

 Macmillan Cancer Research have the fundraising stall at the market this month - Saturday 7th February.

 Several new stalls have joined us in the last month : Olive Twist marinated olives and oils; Choc & Awe handmade chocolates and patisserie; The Steading are returning with their baking & sauces; and Zoe Robson will be at the December 6th market with locally made Christmas wreaths....the Square should be busy!

 Sarah's Heavenly Fudge will be back at Huntly Farmers Market from this month with a selection of handmade fudge and wooden crafts.

 The June 7th  Huntly Farmers' Market will see the arrival of three new stalls - Maggie's Cakery, The Party Cake People and Forget Me Not Treats. Have a look at the 'Our stalls' page for more details of their produce.

 We're very sad to say goodbye to The Steading who have kept us in chocolate brownies (among other things) for several years now. However you can still sample their delicious fare at The Steading @ The Thirteen Moons, Drummuir.

 The Carvery chainsaw sculptures will be back at the market on May 3rd, 9am- 1pm

 Aileen's Cottage Garden Plants will be back at the market this Saturday 5th April with locally grown plants.

 Market regulars Mortlach Game, Kirkford Poultry and Mitchell's Homebakes will be back at the March 1st market after their winter breaks

 Huntly Ethical Trading Initiative will mark Fairtrade Fortnight with a stall at the 1st March Huntly Farmers Market.

 The first Huntly Farmers Market of 2014 is on Saturday 1st February, 9am - 1pm in Huntly Square.

 There are two farmers markets this month - Saturday 7th & Saturday 21st December, both 9am - 1pm.

 Pitmedden Garden will be selling their apples & apple punch at the market tomorrow - November 2nd.

 The extra Christmas market this year will be Saturday 21st December, 9am - 1pm.

 Mortlach Game have the last of the summer stag venison, as well as woodpigeon, rabbit & roe deer.

 Devenick Dairy will have their new Bacon & Veal Steak sausages at the market this Saturday.

 Back due to great popular demand - Castlehill Farm's goat meat will be on sale at Huntly Farmers Market on 5th October.

 Huntly regular Castlehill Farm from Methlick will be at the Hairst market on September 7th , 9am - 4pm with a range of rare breed meat

 Lots of extra stalls booked for the extended market on Saturday 7th September : Ola Oils, The Store, Scott the Butcher, Ria's Sambal, Pieroth Wines, Nino's Masala, Letty's Preserves, Evelyn's Cake Boutique...check here for the full list.

 Kirkford Free Range Poultry will be back at the market on Saturday 3rd, along with the usual range of food, plants and craft stalls. The community stall this month is Friends of Leith Hall, and the charity stall is Huntly Hairst.

 The 2013 Huntly Hairst Food & Farming Festival will be launched at the August Huntly farmers market...the festival takes place over the first weekend in September www.huntlyhairst.co.uk

 The Carvery chainsaw sculptures will be back at Huntly Farmers Market this weekedn - Saturday July 6th.

 We have the following stalls confirmed for the next market: Aileen's Cottage Garden Plants, Castlehill Farm, Deveron Arts Bread, Devenick Dairy, Glenview Fresh Produce, Granite City Fish, Greenbox Farmshop, Huntly Herbs, Kirkford Free Range, Mortlach Game, Mitchell Homebakes, Steading Artisan Foods

 Olive Tree Chocolates will be on sale again at this month's Huntly farmers Market (Saturday 6th April) - sharing a stall with Tap o Noth Fudge.

 Huntly Farmers Market Annual Meeting is on Tuesday 26th March, 7pm at Huntly Ex Servicemen's Club. All welcome.

 We still have the free charity stall slot available for the April 6th farmers market - contact Anna at huntlyherbs@hotmail.com if you are interested. 

 "GO BEYOND BANANAS!" For Fairtrade Fortnight Huntly Ethical Trading Initiative ( HETI) will be asking local folk to think beyond Fairtrade bananas and coffee and consider additional ways they can support Fairtrade. Why not try Fairtrade flowers, muesli, marmalade or wine ??? There are dozens of possibilities -  find out more at their stall, pledge to "Take a Step for Fairtrade" and enter their Free Prize Draw for a hamper full of Fairtrade treats (which have all been sourced from local Huntly shops!). 

 Mortlach Game will be offering the last of the red deer hind venison of the season;  this delicious, 100% free-ranging wild game meat is sourced locally from the Cabrach hills, hung for a fortnight for tenderness, and is totally free from additives.   They will also have wild roe deer  venison and wood pigeon for sale. 

 Castlehill Farm will be selling fresh Belted Galloway meat at the March 2nd Huntly Farmers Market, along with Mangalitza Pork and Soay meat - they often sell out, so you can pre-order from the farm to avoid dissapointment 01651 806 007

 Huntly Signature Loaf will be on sale at this weekend's market (Sat 2nd Feb) - from the Deveron Arts stall.

 Christmas shopping (and a visit to Santa) in Huntly on December 1st

 Granite City Fish will be joining Huntly FM from the December 1st market, taking a double sized stall with a wide range of fish & shellfish.

 A full programme of cookery demos at this month's market, including Liz Ashworth, well- known cookery writer & author of Orkney Spirit and Teach the Bairns to Cook.

 On Saturday 7th July Mortlach Game will have smoked pigeon breast; Huntly Herbs have the first of this season's Strawberry & Redcurrant Jam; Kirkford Free Range Poultry will be back with their chicken....

 Huntly Writers Group will be facepainting this week as well as selling their own writings & some 2nd hand books. Huntly Hairst Food & Farming Festival will be selling raffle tickets for their Grand Prize Draw (www.huntlyhairst.co.uk). Gordon Rural Action are offering advice on free home insulation.

 All the recent sunshine may be making you think barbecues...at the next Huntly FM, as well as their usual extensive selection  of cuts, Mortlach Game will be offering their tasty venison fajita strips, and a selection of prime venison steaks ideal for the barbecue or grill.

 The next Huntly Farmers market on June 2nd will feature a special offer from Aileen's Cottage Garden Plants of 'Buy 3 - save £2'. The Clashmach Centre will be back again with a selection of edible plants for sale; and the charity stall this month is Action Medical Research who will be selling their recipe book.

 Saturday May 5th, 9am - 1pm is the next Huntly Farmers Market - remember you can sign up to our monthly e-mail newsletter to hear about which stalls will be at the market and what new products or special offers they have each month. Email huntlyherbs@hotmail.com to join the list.

 The next Farmers Market in Huntly will be on Saturday 7th April, 9am - 1pm in the Square. We hope to welcome a new bread stall - Crannach Bakery with artisan breads and baking.

 The next market in Huntly is on Saturday 3rd March, 9am - 1pm in Huntly Square. To join our email newsletter group and receive a monthly update of news, offers and which stalls to expect, email huntlyherbs@hotmail.com.

 The 2012 Huntly Farmers & Producers Market Association annual meeting will be on 20th March at 7pm in the Brander Library meeting room, Huntly.

 We have a new stall this month South Lissens Pottery who will be selling their hand-made pottery and silk-art.

The next Farmers Market will be on Saturday 4th February from 9am - 1pm in Huntly Square.

Huntly Farmers Market has now joined the 21st century with a facebook page - thanks to The Steading Artisan Foods for setting it up for us. Have a look on facebook for photos, news and more to come...

After six years at Huntly Farmers Market we are sad to say goodbye to Pat Coutts of Allathan Dairy who is retiring from the world of cheesemaking. I'm sure her hand made cheese and butter will be missed by the shoppers of Huntly.

 An indoor market at the Linden Centre in Huntly from 9am - 1pm means that shoppers & stallholders alike will be protected from the wintry weather - so take your time and do your Christmas shopping at leisure!

 Saturday 3rd December, 9am - 1pm is the next Huntly farmers Market. Look out for our usual range of local food & crafts.

The next Huntly Farmers Market is on Saturday 5th November 9am - 1pm.

If you'd like to receive a monthly email with news, offers and a list of the stalls booked in for the next Huntly Farmers Market then send an email to huntlyherbs@hotmail.com and we'll add you to the mailing list.

Huntly Herbs have launched a pair of new jams to add to our growing range of hand-made organic preserves - Cherry Plum Jam & Yellow Cherry Plum Jam.

Mortlach Game will have new season wood pigeon, as well as rabbits and wild red deer at their stall for the Hairst Farmers Market.

 Allathan Dairy will be back at Huntly Farmers Market. 

 There's another chance to win various prizes in the Huntly Hairst Food & Farming Festival Grand Raffle. 

 Huntly Hairst Food & Farming Festival will also have a stall, selling raffle tickets and distributing fliers.