Black Isle Community Markets

There are currently three Community Markets on the Black Isle each month - at Cromarty, Culbokie and North Kessock.  After closing down during the pandemic, they made a welcome return in early 2022.  The fourth market in Fortrose hopes to open soon. Cromarty, Fortrose and North Kessock are run by Transition Black Isle (TBI), and Culbokie  by  Culbokie Community Trust. There are also two weekly mini outdoor markets, at Culbokie and North Kessock. Started by local traders at the beginning of the pandemic, they continue to operate. Fish, venison, beef and chocolate are usually available and occasionally crafts and plants.

The monthly Community Markets offer a fantastic range of locally produced food and crafts, from bread, meat, fish, veg, cakes and chocolate to woodcraft, pottery, soaps and knitting. There should be something there to appeal to everyone.  Transition Black Isle also has its own information stand at its markets, so you can come along and find out more about us and get involved.  

In contrast to rushing round the supermarket and braving the checkout queues, community markets can be an altogether gentler and more sociable affair with the chance to talk to the producers direct and catch up with your friends and neighbours over tea and home baking. Soup lunches are also available - each arranged by a local community group as a fundraiser.

For more information on local markets - or if you would like to book a stall - you can find out more from Transition Black Isle and Culbokie Community Trust.