Farm shops for local produce in Fife

Top 5 farm shops near St Andrews

We really are spoiled for choice when it comes to farm shops in Fife. The huge choice of excellent food and drink is really quite astounding for a wee corner of Scotland. Food bloggers come from far and wide to taste our fares, so you should definitely try to visit a few shops while staying with us. We promise you won’t be disappointed. Here are our top 5 – all within 13 miles of Elderburn Lodges.

Ardross Farm Shop

Ardross Farm Shop is run by the lovely Pollock family, who sell their own homegrown vegetables, grass-fed beef and lamb. They also stock fantastic free-range eggs, rare breed bacon and local pork, world-renowned venison, organic lamb and mutton, wild border game, delicious free-range chickens, ready meals, British wines and beers, handmade chocolates, luxury jams and marmalades, divine puddings and ice creams to name a few. The view alone is worth the trip along the coast. (13 miles)

Balgove Larder

Just a few miles from Elderburn this foodie heaven is often VERY busy – and for good reason. They run Balgove Larder Farm Shop, along with a butcher, café, steak barn and flower shed. The farm shop offers a variety of locally sourced products, including meats from its own farm, seasonal produce and artisanal goods. Balgove Larder has been recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability, earning accolades such as Scotland’s Best Farm Shop. (5 miles)

Blacketyside Farm Shop & Tearoom

The Tod family run the lovely Blacketyside Farm Shop and serve fabulous home baking, farmhouse lunches and afternoon tea. They are also a working fruit farm so you are guaranteed to pick up the freshest berries around. The gift shop is stocked with lots of crafts and gifts, plus homemade ready meals to save you cooking at all while on holiday. (11 miles)

Cairnie Fruit Farm

A café, farm shop, pick-your-own berries, and enough activities to keep your kids entertained for a week. Cairnie Fruit Farm Shop is open from around March to October. Here, you can unleash your inner foodie and gather your own strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, brambles, tayberries, red/blackcurrants, cherries and pumpkins. The huge Maize Maze grows to a height in excess of 8 feet, and is fun for all ages. There is also: a go-cart track, giant straw bale climbing fortress, sunken trampolines, a massive sandbox, crazy swings, slides, a young farmers yard with ride-on peddle tractors, loaders and trailers, an XL bouncing pillow, 30m flying fox, a 4wd ATV Barrel Bug Ride. Phew. (8 miles)

Pittormie Fruit Farm Shop

Pittormie Fruit Farm Shop sells a variety of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, tayberries, raspberries and other unique varieties. The shop also features free-range eggs and a selection of homemade jams, jellies, marmalades, chutneys and lemon curd. Additionally, they stock Heather Ales’ fruit beers and Cairn O’Mohr’s fruit wines. During winter months, an honesty shed provides access to some produce. The farm also has a nursery with a selection of shrubs and bedding plants, including hanging baskets and tubs. (7 miles)

So, what are you waiting for? These are some of the best farm shops near St Andrews in Fife, but don’t just take our word for it, come and see for yourself!