Your wee guide to Edinburgh 2017 | Page 14

15 IN THE MARKET FOR A MARKET? The benefits of being a stone’s throw away from Scotland’s lush countryside is apparent in the fresh produce market that dot the city’s neighbourhoods. The Food and Flea Market is a foodie fashionista’s Instagram dream – open all weekend, all summer long and located just off the Royal Mile. On Saturdays, don’t miss out on The Pitt. This industrial yard in Leith transforms every week into a street food & drinks market with something for everyone. On Sunday, the only place to be is Stockbridge – the largest and oldest modern market, where you can watch vendors cook up a huge paella, shop for vintage tweed coats and sample haggis scotch eggs. Yum! The Food + Flea market A selection of food and drink vendors descend on The Pitt in Leith every weekend, so there’s always something fresh to try. The Cheesy Toast Shack at The Pitt