ScotRail has announced that Dumfries railway station is set to be transformed into a Farmers’ Market in the coming weeks.

Local producers will be given space under the canopy in the station car park when the Dumfries Farmers’ Market relocates to the station from Lockerbie Road on Sunday 1st April 2018.

The monthly event is the largest in the south of Scotland. Up to 30 producers will be setting up their stalls.

A wide variety of locally-produced food and drink, including meats, pies, soups, baked goods, and locally produced drinks will be on sale.

What did the officials say?

ScotRail Alliance Station Manager Heather Collins said “We’re building the best railway that Scotland has ever had – and supporting the communities along our routes is a key part of this.

“We’re confident that hosting the Dumfries Farmers’ Market at the station will deliver a great deal for local producers, as well as for our customers.

“Where else can you buy award-winning pies, sticky toffee puddings, freshly roasted coffee, and local ales while you wait for your train?”

Dumfries Farmers’ Market Chair Sarah Burchell, said “Over the past couple of years customers have been telling us that they’d prefer a more central location and the station gives us exactly that, putting us within walking distance for many people and providing a degree of weatherproofing from the elements too. So the time is right to bring the market closer to the people of Dumfries.

“We are delighted to be working with the station and we look forward to creating an exciting farmers’ market experience in Dumfries; one that focuses on quality, provenance, and accessibility of local produce.

“It’s the shopping experience that makes farmers’ markets so appealing, and getting the right venue is an important part of that experience. We’ll be focussing on providing a curated mix of food and drink, including some street food, available for customers to buy directly from the producer in a comfortable and accessible location.”

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