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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

100 GLUTEN FREE TRAINING PLACES UP FOR GRABS

We’ve teamed up with national charity Coeliac UK to offer one hundred low-cost gluten free training places to local food and drink businesses.

Pilar is pictured behind the counter of her store.

CELEBRATING A YEAR OF GOOD CHOICES

Bridge of Allan business owners Pilar Amieva and Stuart Leathley are celebrating a year running the town’s first zero waste store.

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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

Laura holding tray of food.

Turnip The Beet

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Our #SaturdayShowcase is for our member @thebutand

Our #SaturdayShowcase is for our member @thebutandben where a pit stop lunch of poached eggs, avocado and coffee was enjoyed! ☕

Situated on the West Highland Way, close to Drymen, Balmaha and Loch Lomond, they are an ideal stop for those walking, cycling or enjoying a visit to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

#shoplocal #supportlocal #forthvalleyfoodanddrink #deliciousfood #coffeetime #lochlomondandtrossachs

#forthvalleyfoodanddrink team planning meeting at

#forthvalleyfoodanddrink team planning meeting at our members @thewoodhousekippen - great coffee and sausage butties all round!

Then a peek round their delightful farm shop stacked with some of Forth Valley’s finest produce, beautiful plants and off for a quick stroll around Flanders Moss Natural Nature Reserve.

#flandersmossnnr #dogwalks #shoplocal #supportlocal #coffeetime #scottishproduce #scotlandfoodanddrink

Wow the aromatic aromas coming out of #troyanns Ca

Wow the aromatic aromas coming out of #troyanns Carribean Kitchen, Dollar today, were out of this world! A gem in the beautiful town of Dollar - well worth a visit, for the best chicken in town!

#carribeanfood #shoplocal #supportlocal #forthvalleyfoodanddrink #deliciousfood

Get your dancing shoes on and join The Jukes for t

Get your dancing shoes on and join The Jukes for their debut performance 🎤🎸 Their set includes songs from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bowie, Duran Duran, The Police, Dua Lipa, Bruno Mars and much more!

🎼Saturday 10th September at 8.30pm
🎼Allanwater Brewhouse

#allanwaterbrewhouse #supportlocal #brewhouse #livemusic #forthvalleyfoodanddrink

Plan a day out to the beautiful village of Aberfoy

Plan a day out to the beautiful village of Aberfoyle, situated in the magnificent Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. With plenty to do and see from stunning architecture, exploring the National Park or discovering the mystery of Doon Hill.

Followed by delicious food and drink at one of our members #maggiesaberfoylekitchen #theforthinn or #blackbullgartmore ☕🍰

#doonhillfairytrail #queenelizabethforestpark #dukespass #trossachsnationalpark #supportlocal #forthvalleyfoodanddrink #aberfoyle

Our #SaturdayShowcase is for our member #thesoupdr

Our #SaturdayShowcase is for our member #thesoupdragoncafe with everything you expect from a quality café, home baking, great coffee and a warm welcome 🍰☕😀

Situated in the grounds of the Tir Na nOg Holistic centre it has beautiful surroundings, an elegant courtyard with wonderful planting and a stunning woodland walk.

#scotland #forthvalleyfooddrink #homebaking #coffeetime #daysout

The ☀ is shining and we're delighted to welcome

The ☀ is shining and we're delighted to welcome our new member #coffeeatthewilsons Blanefield. Why not keep yourself refreshed with one of their iced coffee or teas and some cake! 🍰
#icedcoffee #iceedtea #iced #summer #cooldown__ #coffee #refreshing #pitstop #driving #forthvalleyfoodanddrink

We're excited to share that #forthvalleyfoodanddri

We're excited to share that #forthvalleyfoodanddrink member #thebutandben in Croftamie have introduced 'Summer Nights at The But & Ben' 🍻🍽 Serving their Summer Nights menu from 4.30pm until 11pm (last food orders 8.30pm).
Hope to see you soon! 🙌🏽

#drymen #killearn #balfron #balmaha #lochlomond #westhighlandway #eatingoutglasgow #devilspulpit #strathblane #blanefield #conichill #milngavie #bearsden #glasgowfood #glasgowfoodie #stirling #balloch #devilspulpit #lochlomondshores #croftamie #westhighlandway #glasgowfoodie #glasgowfoodies #lochlomondandtrossachsnationalpark

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