Food Festivals

July 2009

Scotish Traditional Boat Festival & Food Fair

4th - 5th July 2009, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire

Over four days in picturesque Portsoy on the Moray Firth coast, take part in a colourful celebration of Scotland's cultural heritage. Part the festival is the now well established Food Fair, featuring all that is best in the region’s fish, meat, confectionary, cheese and drink.

Details: www.scottishtraditionalboatfestival.co.u…

Big Tent Festival

25th – 26th July 2009, Falkland Centre for Stewardship, Falkland Estate, Fife

The Food Village and Demonstration Tent is brimming with local, organic and seasonal produce to taste and buy and there is a busy programme of cooking displays.

Details: www.bigtentfestival.co.uk

August 2009

Gourmet Glasgow Food And Drink Festval

August 2009 (TBC)

This festival features special foodie events and the ever-popular Dine Around offer - a two course meal for just £15. As well as dining offers and special events in restaurants.

Details: www.graonline.co.uk

A Taste Of Dumfries & Galloway

2nd August 2009, Cream o’ Galloway, Nr Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas

Savour the flavours of Dumfries & Galloway at this tasty event celebrating Dumfries & Galloway food and drink.

Details: www.savourtheflavours.co.uk

Foodies At The Festival

2st1 - 23rd August 2009

Foodies at the Festival is one of the main food events at the Edinburgh festival, serving up popular food and drink masterclasses.

Details: www.foodiesfestival.com

September 2009

Taste Of Mull And Iona Food Festival

September 2009 (TBC), Iona Village Hall, Isle of Iona and Mull

Farm tours, harvest feasts, seafood extravaganzas, producer markets and cheese demonstrations: just some of the specially arranged events celebrating the islands' rich and diverse local produce.

Details: www.wildisles.co.uk/food

Dundee Flower And Food Festival

4th – 6th September 2009, Camperdown Country Park, Dundee

Dundee Flower and Food Festival offers a three-day menu of food, flowers and fun for all the family.

Details: www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.com

Organic Food Festival

19th - 20th September 2009 (TBC), Merchant City, Glasgow

Come and browse, taste and buy in a magical marketplace full to the brim with organic goodies.

Details: www.soilassociationscotland.org

East Renfrewshire Food Festival

20th September 2009, Eastwood Park, Giffnock

Visitors can expect a ‘feast’ of activities including tasting demonstrations, cookery workshops, master classes and demonstrations from cookery experts. A farmers market will also be present so visitors can take a taste of East Renfrewshire away with them.

Details: www.dayvisitor.com or www.eastrenfrewshi…

East Lothian Food And Drink Festival

25th – 27th September 2009 (TBC) , Across East Lothian

This festival celebrates the country's fine food and drink traditions. Participating restaurants, food outlets and visitor attractions will stage a variety of events and offer a selection of dishes featuring East Lothian produce.

Details: www.foodanddrinkeastlothian.com

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