Our Local Food HeroesPhotos: Julie Howden

There’s never been a better time to enjoy and explore Forth Valley’s rich local larder.

From food festivals to farmers’ markets; bakeries to breweries; artisan producers to agricultural tours; dairies to distilleries; our region is overflowing with the finest food and drink experiences.

We’re showcasing and celebrating Forth Valley’s vibrant local and food drink scene.

FOOD & DRINK NEWS

THE WORDS THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL ON A CHALK BOARD

SHOP LIKE A LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS

As the festive season fast approaches, it’s the perfect time to plan your season’s eatings!

Words Harvest Dinner over pumpkins

HARVEST FEAST & FILM SCREENING

Mark your calendars for an upcoming celebration of Forth Valley’s local larder, featuring three of our members!

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MEET OUR MEMBERS

Kate in the farm kitchen

WEST MOSS-SIDE ORGANIC FARM

Rosie Hunter outside Weigh Ahead with her cargo bike

WEIGH AHEAD

Texy baking bread

Vera Artisan Bakery

Tomatoes

UPPER BALLAIRD FARM COOP

ALL OUR MEMBERS

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✨Are you looking for a special gift for a loved

✨Are you looking for a special gift for a loved one, that lasts beyond the tinsel?🌲
💐#upperballairdfarm grow local and seasonal flowers naturally, that celebrate the changing beauty and scent of flowers throughout the seasons.
🎁A wonderful gift for someone special (including yourself!), offering a sustainable alternative to conventional flowers.

#flowers #wildflowers #festivevibes #christmastime #forthvalleyfoodanddrink #scotlandfoodanddrink #supportlocalbusinesses #LikeALocal #merrychristmas2023 #flowersfromthefarm #sustainablegifts

🎁Christmas is coming, the geese are going to po

🎁Christmas is coming, the geese are going to pop, there's lots to purchase in the Turnip The Beet shop!
✨Thursday 7th December - Festive Shopping Evening
🎄5-8pm for complimentary canapés, wine & mulled cider whilst you browse their winter wonderland of festive delights.

#turnipthebeetcatering #adventwindow #festiveshopping #festivities #community #supportlocal #killearn #westhighlandway #forthvalleyfoodanddrinknetwork #scotlandfoodanddrink #LikeALocal

Though we didn’t take home the Scotland Loves Lo

Though we didn’t take home the Scotland Loves Local Digital Community award last night, we're immensely proud to have been nominated for our 'Like a Local' campaign.

Thank you @scotlandstowns for the incredible support and recognition.

We remain committed to showcasing our region's fantastic food and drink scene and can't wait to show you what we have in store for 2024!

Congratulations to the winner @forreslocal, Moray Media and our fellow nominee @lokali.shop, Inverurie.

#ScotlandLovesLocal #SLLAwards @scotfooddrink @stirlingalive @visitscotland

🌲Only 2 sleeps to go! 🌲 🎁Mince pies, sin

🌲Only 2 sleeps to go! 🌲

🎁Mince pies, singing, festive gifts, Christmas cheer and a chance to support your local businesses including Weigh Ahead at the Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza 2023.

🎅Thursday 30th November, with Santa arriving at 5.30pm to turn on the lights! ✨

#festivevibes #festivefood #christmastime #forthvalleyfoodanddrink #scotlandfoodanddrink #supportlocalbusinesses #LikeALocal #merrychristmas2023

The @fodderandfarm festive market is in full swing

The @fodderandfarm festive market is in full swing! On now until 6pm with a wide range of locally made gifts, including the farm's new range of goodies in collaboration with @upperballaird 'Goat Rodeo Goods'! #shoplocal #festive #lovelocal

🎄As the festive season fast approaches, it's th

🎄As the festive season fast approaches, it's the perfect time to plan your season's eatings! 😋

🛍️Shopping local is a great way to support our vibrant food and drink scene, with a wide range of unique and sustainable products and produce to choose from across Forth Valley. 🍴

❤️Head over to our website to find out how to add a dash of community support and a generous helping of local pride to your gifting and feasting this year!🥂

⭐forthvalleyfoodanddrink.org⭐

@fodderandfarm @thebutandben @weighahead @upperballaird @thewoodhousekippen @foragers_foods @the_hub_g63 @duncan.family.farms @dollarsdeli @allanwaterbrewhouse @thegoodchoicestirling @oldleckie @stirlingalive @scotlandstowns @scotfooddrink

It was so lovely to go to the festival fun at The

It was so lovely to go to the festival fun at The Woodhouse this week.🌲🎅

🎁 People picking up some festive goodies, delicious food and drink to taste from local suppliers and a wonderful feeling of joy shared. Simply wonderful ✨

#supportlocal #christmasmenu #kippen #festive #festivefood #christmastime #forthvalleyfoodanddrink #scotlandfoodanddrink #supportlocalbusinesses #likealocal #merrychristmas2023

🌟 What a fantastic day at Forth Valley Food and

🌟 What a fantastic day at Forth Valley Food and Drink CIC's AGM and board meeting hosted graciously by Allanwater Brewhouse

🍽️ Since 2020, we've had the pleasure of connecting and collaborating with over 100 incredible local food and drink businesses, ranging from bakeries and cafes to farmers' markets and distilleries. Our membership is flourishing, and we're immensely proud of our network!

📈 Today was a chance to reflect on this year’s outstanding projects and accomplishments, all aimed at supporting and showcasing our amazing members. Moreover, it was a time to strategise for the upcoming year—2024 promises to be filled with exciting campaigns and events that we can't wait to launch!

📲 Are you a local business eager to connect with Forth Valley’s vibrant food and drink scene? Reach out to us via hello@forthvalleyfoodanddrink.org to join our network! 😍

#ForthValleyFoodAndDrink #ScotlandFoodAndDrink #VisitScotland #Café #HomeBakingCake #CoffeeBreak #SupportLocal #Sustainability #ProducersLife #localproducers