Food and drink · Markets

Exclusively Highlands Summer Market at Crathes Castle

Every August · last held 2025

AugAugust
Visitors browse market stalls with pink and white gazebos on the lawn

Set against the backdrop of Crathes Castle and its gardens, this two-day summer market brings together some of Scotland’s best artisan makers, food producers, and artists. Browse handcrafted ceramics, silver jewellery, textiles, and homewares. Enjoy tastings of local gins, liqueurs, preserves, and bakes, or grab hot food from Henderson Fine Foods and Edelwurst’s German street stall. The event takes place on the lawns and within the Horsemill, with Crathes Castle’s café, shop, and walled garden also open to visitors.

Friday 30 August & Saturday 31 August 2025

10:00am–4:00pm

Crathes Castle, Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Free (parking charges may apply)

When30 to 31 August · 10am to 4pm

Aberdeenshire

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