Stockbridge Market
Stockbridge Market
4.5
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The market has been open every Sunday from 10am-5pm from 11th September 2011, and trades year round. It's a foodie heaven and hosts the best street food in Edinburgh, so whether you're looking for something special for supper, a continental style lunch, or planning a dinner party - the Stockbridge Market will have some new produce for you to try. How about some olives as an aperitif, quality meat or fish with locally grown vegetables, followed by a selection of French cheeses and nutty brown bread, and finish things off with some traditional crepe suzettes or 'latest craze' macaroons or home baked cakes.....Or local jams, cakes and lots of crafts to take home as pressies!!! Eat, meet, great or treat there's something here for everyone, a truely wonderful experience
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Neighbourhood: Stockbridge & Dean Village
Just downhill of New Town and attractively straddling a river near the elegant Royal Botanic Garden, it’s small wonder that Stockbridge became one of the city’s first hip neighbourhoods. It’s now one of Edinburgh’s most desirable, though many bohemian touches have fallen away as its residents have matured and the area has gentrified. Some second-hand shops cling on, but mostly residents display refined tastes in basement bistros, gastropubs, coffee and antique shops, boutiques and delis and at the Sunday farmers' market. A pleasant ten-minute walk away, along a leafy riverside path beside the gurgling Water of Leith, lies Dean Village. This sleepy neighborhood of medieval half-timbered houses still retains much of the village feel it had when watermills plied their trade here. Beyond, the wooded riverside path feels even more remote as it climbs to the sculpture gardens of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
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Lana M.
8 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Our first time to Europe. Scotland is a beautiful country so rich in history, culture and architecture. We visited Edinburgh and Inverness and toured the Scottish Highlands. The Scottish people are friendly and the areas we visited were dog friendly. We toured castles, the Britannia Royal Yacht, shopped the Royal Mile and hiked up to Arthur’s Seat and Ben Nevis. The Jacobite Steam Train aka Hogwarts Express was exciting to see. We loved our trip and will have fond memories for some time.
Written 1 October 2023
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ElPolioLoco
Birmingham, UK199 contributions
Sept 2020
This is more a farmers market rather than a market for tourists. there were a dozen stalls selling cold foods and given covid restrictions no place to eat without going back out on the street.
we were done in 8 mins (yes i timed it).
we were done in 8 mins (yes i timed it).
Written 29 September 2020
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KR_EDINBURGH
Edinburgh, UK2,376 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Paella was not as good as before, did not taste fresh and not much chicken. It was also slightly burnt in places. Further to this, I noticed some very questionable hygiene on the premises. Overall disappointing, I hope it was just a one off and it will get better again, but I'm not sure. They are so popular, maybe they have become a bit complacent?
Written 7 January 2024
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Mike O
Roanoke, VA1,345 contributions
Aug 2022
We have been spending the summer in a flat in Stockbridge. On a number of Sunday's we have walked through the Stockbridge Market. Always plenty of vendors and plenty of people. Nice place to spend a half hour. The most scenic and appetizing food vendor sells paella from huge open bubbling hot pans. We have had the seafood paella (ÂŁ9.00) and found it to be less than meets the eye; virtually all overcooked rice with one shrimp and one langostino.
Written 7 August 2022
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Márcia G
Indaiatuba, SP37 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
A super different fair with a great diversity, but with very expensive products. It's worth the trip and don't even think the fair is big. Ahhh...it's also worth the trip, as the fair is close to a beautiful park and stream!!!!
Written 25 September 2023
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Kathmacp
North Kessock, UK115 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
A really nice friendly market to visit. Good family friendly vibe. Great coffee at the first stall. Lots of nice home made and individual stuff to buy.
Written 21 November 2023
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eLaReF
Scotland, UK20,593 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
Because of 'Dogs'
Lots of them
About to buy from a meat stall, my wife was shouldered out of the way by a large brown creature that wanted to sniff the (admittedly sealed in plastic) meat.
So we moved on
She passed the macaroon stall which must have taken some will-power since I usually have to spend a small fortune on the things, but she was headed for the cup-cakes next door.
It was just about her turn to be served when a friend of the stall-holder turned up with a dog on a lead. The dog was quickly spoken to and fondled by the stall-holder who then turned round and wanted to serve us................
I didn't see a Food Hygiene certificate anywhere.
We moved on
Lots of them
About to buy from a meat stall, my wife was shouldered out of the way by a large brown creature that wanted to sniff the (admittedly sealed in plastic) meat.
So we moved on
She passed the macaroon stall which must have taken some will-power since I usually have to spend a small fortune on the things, but she was headed for the cup-cakes next door.
It was just about her turn to be served when a friend of the stall-holder turned up with a dog on a lead. The dog was quickly spoken to and fondled by the stall-holder who then turned round and wanted to serve us................
I didn't see a Food Hygiene certificate anywhere.
We moved on
Written 21 December 2016
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SCL68
Edinburgh, UK2 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
I went to the market with my family, not many stalls but varieties. My son and I stopped at "the marshmallow Lady". The woman in charge was not in a right attitude to promote the goods. My 4 years old son not even touching any of it tasters, she had spoken to me in a unfriendly tone not to let my son to pick up the tasters. I was shocked with her sales attitude and can tell that my son was intimidated, I did pick up it and let my son to try as I do not like my son to be frightened with her command and body language. I bought two bags from her and walked away. My personal view, thought it is special, but the unpleasant circumstance has tarnished the spirit of promoting the goods. Glad that we stopped at "Trotter's" - the stall owner is friendly and especially like the Scottish honey mustard, the texture is just perfect. Worth trying and rest assure, no pressure and intimidating experience for young children !
Written 26 August 2012
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BarneyDuell
Edinburgh, UK47 contributions
July 2019 • Solo
Small, overpriced market selling stuff that you can get much cheaper elsewhere. The paella, is however very good and portion size is great and good value too. Way too packed and the ground beneath you is really uneven. Practically a health hazard, sensible shoes a necessity. The council seem to make no effort to keep the place tidy, see photo. Unacceptable, considering the amount of people it attracts and the business revenue to the local area. Disappointing.
Written 11 August 2019
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laurelkait
Nottingham, UK42 contributions
Jan 2020
The Stockbridge Market offers all that you would want and more! From tartan dog accessories, jewelry and art prints to fudge, nuts and hot food kiosks all in a charming, treed setting. Grab a coffee or hot beverage and stroll by all of the booths. It makes for the perfect Sunday morning!
Written 18 March 2020
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Do the stalls offer kids portions or similar ? My kids love trying new things so would love to get them a bit of everything .
Written 9 July 2018
Most stalls offer tasters so good for children as well as adults. Try before you buy.
Written 9 July 2018
You can get the 24 or the 29 from princes street . Download the Lothian bus app and plan the journey from wherever your location is to “Stockbridge market” it will advise you of times and routes and tell you how long the journey will be .
Written 9 July 2018
Is the market open during the week or only on the weekend? Our trip is only from Tuesday to Friday and we would love to go to a market at some point.
Written 6 March 2016
Hello, sorry we are only open on Sunday, every Sunday all year round BUT only Sunday's:-) hope you have a great time in Edinburgh, next time come at the weekend and you can visit Leith market on Saturday and Stockbridge on Sunday:-)
Written 7 March 2016
What time does it open/close on Sundays please?
Written 7 November 2015
We open at 10am and close at 5pm, open every Sunday all year round., and waiting for you to come and see us:-)
Written 7 November 2015
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