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News March 1st, 2026 Dates for East Lothian Food & Drink producers’ markets have been set for the rest of this year, beginning on April 4th. Our markets take place on the second Saturday of each month at the harbour in North Berwick. The full list of dates is as follows – add them to […]

News March 1st, 2026 In the next few months, East Lothian Food & Drink will conduct a ballot of eligible businesses in the county to decide whether we should continue for a third five year term, from August 2026 until the summer of 2031. We are a type of body known as a Business Improvement

News UK trade minister toasts success of East Lothian food and drink brands March 28th, 2025 UK trade minister Douglas Alexander has praised the recent successes of East Lothian food and drink brands.  The comments by Alexander, who is the Member of Parliament for Lothian East, come after local companies Brose Oats, Chocolate Tree, Belhaven

News Glenkinchie Distillery Christmas Market December 2nd, 2024 Get properly into the festive spirit at Glenkinchie Distillery’s annual Christmas Market, which takes place this year on the weekend of December 6th to 8th. There will be 20% off in the distillery shop throughout the event, but it gets into full swing on Saturday and Sunday

News Carfrae Farm’s Christmas hampers December 1st, 2024 There’s no better way to enjoy a collection of delicious and luxurious treats this Christmas than with a hamper from Carfrae Farm. You can choose from their wide range of ready-made hampers or you can make up your own, either by visiting the shop or by selecting

News Christmas orders at Brand Family Farm November 30th, 2024 One of East Lothian’s favourite farm shops is taking orders for Christmas – and they also offer Christmas hampers and gift vouchers. Among the festive foods on offer are Brand Saddleback gammon, Hampshire Down lamb and Shaws Fine Meats @shawsfine Christmas birds, so look no

News Advent calendars from Chocolate Tree November 29th, 2024 It’s not too late to indulge yourself with an extra-special advent calendar filled with artisanal handcrafted chocolates from the Chocolate Tree – even if you have missed the first of the month! The chocolates are made in small batches using quality ingredients, many locally sourced from

News Fidra gin’s Christmas special offer November 28th, 2024 If you are still looking for gift ideas for the gin lover in your life, why not take advantage of a Christmas offer from Fidra gin, who are currently giving 10 percent off every bottle. Add a touch of elegance to your festive get-togethers with the

News Recognition for Buck & Birch vodka November 27th, 2024 There was great excitement at Buck & Birch during National Tree Week in November when the news arrived that they have been awarded ‘Grown in Britain’ status for their Birch Botanical Vodka. This is the first non-timber product to be recognised by this prestigious British