Regional Food Fund

2024/25

The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Regional Food Fund aims to provide support for small-scale regional and collaborative projects across the country. 

The Regional Food Fund in Numbers:

184 projects supported so far
+£851K granted
5 fund rounds since 2018

The Regional Food Fund is delivered by The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership and supported by The Scottish Government. 

2024/25 Projects

17 projects across Scotland were successful in the 2024/25 round of the Regional Food Fund. Find out more about the projects below.

Development of Eating Facility at Bellevue Farm, ran by Bellevue Farm

In collaboration with Arran's Food Journey regional food group, project will create a catering facility within Bellevue Barn to showcase local produce & offer unique eating experiences.

Scottish Maritime Museum Christmas Market, ran by Scottish Maritime Museum

Expansion of Christmas market to include food and drink producers in collaboration with Ayrshire Food An' A' That regional food group.

Galloway Food Hub PR Campaign, ran by Galloway Food Hub CIC

PR & digital campaign to promote this online marketplace for local producers.

East Lothian Food and Drink Recipe Book, ran by East Lothian Food and Drink

Project will create a recipe book that features East Lothian Food and Drink businesses and their exceptional products.

Eat Out Edinburgh, ran by Essential Edinburgh

Eat Out Edinburgh will be celebrating all things food and drink at a quieter time of the year, encouraging locals to eat out in the city centre supporting their local producers, suppliers, hospitality businesses and the local economy

 

The Pitt Market, ran by Granton Project CIC

Creation of first collaborative market with local producers, street food traders and the community. This event will showcase the best of regional produce and local entrepreneurs and startups.

Falkirk Producers Market Growth Initiative, ran by Falkirk Delivers

Project aims to expand the reach and impact of the market by attracting new food and drink vendors and enhancing their promotional capabilities.

Made in Fife at the Cambo Snowdrop Festival, ran by Cambo Heritage Trust

Project builds on success of the café , Snowdrop Festival and Green Market programme to host market events with cookery workshops and provide a space for other regional food and drink traders with the opportunity to showcase their products in a range of markets called 'Made in Fife' at Cambo Gardens.

 

Fife Whisky Festival, ran by Fife Whisky Festival Ltd

New Sunday event to showcase smaller, local food and drink producers under the festival umbrella. Event will provide cross-selling and marketing opportunities.

Flavours of Forth Valley, ran by Forth Valley Food & Drink

Development project to support growth & sustainability of the group. Activities include strategic review; member showcase and local food film screening events.

Festival of the Sea, ran by Clyde Fishermen's Trust/Clyde Fishermen's Association

Winter Festival of the Sea – a collaborative showcase that brings together West Coast fishermen, seafood producers, and culinary experts to celebrate Scotland's rich fishing heritage and exceptional produce.

 

Scottish Food Heritage Symposium: Tea, ran by Scottish Food & Drink Histories Partnership Lab (University of Glasgow)

In partnership with Mackintosh at the Willow, project will debut a one-day symposium of history talks, live demonstrations, tasting sessions & panel discussions.

 

Wild Food Producers Showcase, ran by Scottish Wild Food Festival 

Various initiatives to increase promotion & sales of wild food products/wild food tourism experiences such as wild food directory; digital activities & market stalls at events.

Food Lochaber, ran by Food Lochaber (part of Lochaber Environmental Group)

Project aims to encourage Lochaber producers to work together to sell to local customers and, where appropriate, increase their production of food by giving them access to an online market place run by the producers.

 

Food on the Firth, ran by Dornoch BID

Series of out of season, food-focused weeks in Dornoch covering different sectors such as meat and shellfish.

Rosemains Steadings Markets, ran by Rosemains Steading CIC

Creation of regular markets at this collaborative hub for entrepreneurs, featuring new stalls, tastings & demonstrations.

Perth & Kinross Farmers’ Markets, ran by Great Perthshire

Project will bring the existing four Perth & Kinross farmers' markets together to present a shared proposition to their customers & shoppers, collaborate on good practice & common objectives.

2023/24 Case Studies

We caught up with some of the 2023/24 fund recipients on how it has helped achieve the objectives of their recent projects. Check out the case studies below.

Taste of Moray Speyside

Forth Valley Food Tales

From The Land to Your Basket

Scotland Food & Drink Legends

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