Strawberry picking brings back summer memories for people all over Courier Country, but is it still possible to pick your own fruit in Tayside and Fife?
From May to September, we are spoiled for choice with lovely locations at which to pick strawberries and other soft fruit in the East of Scotland.
So if you are wondering: is there strawberry picking near me? Here’s your answer.
This is our lowdown on where to go to pick your own strawbs – and when.
Blacketyside Farm
Blacketyside Farm in Leven is a popular location for farm goods and fruit and veg including freshly grown strawberries.
Part of Fife’s brilliant range of farm shops, Blacketyside is a popular destination all year round.
The soft fruit really comes into its own in the summer months when visitors can make the most of the warmer weather and outdoor play facilities.
Blacketyside strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and gooseberries can be picked and enjoyed when they are in season.
Address: Blacketyside Farm, Leven, KY8 5PX
When to go: Fruit picking is available during the school summer holidays, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm.
Cairnie Fruit Farm
Across their 120 acres, a range of fruit including strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants, gooseberries, cherries and brambles is available at Cairnie Fruit Farm.
Opening in June, the pick your own farm will be available to visit until September and is a fun experience for the whole family.
Strawberry varieties on offer include Ava, Magnum and Allure. The selection is perfect for eating fresh from the farm, creating desserts and cakes or homemade jams.
Address: Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze, Cupar, KY15 4QD
When to go: Available from June, pick your own timings vary as the season progresses.
Charleton Fruit Farm
Located in Montrose, Charleton Fruit Farm is an all-day experience offering strawberry picking, shopping, a kids’ play area and food to eat.
From late June to August visitors can enjoy the high-quality strawberries grown on-site by picking their own or buying from the shop.
The farm also offers pick your own on everything from raspberries to apples and pumpkins depending on the season so it’s always worth checking what is available when you plan to visit.
Address: Charleton Fruit Farm, Montrose, DD10 9EW
When to go: Soft fruit picking starts in June and runs through to late summer.
Mains of Errol Fruit Shack
If you are closer to Perth, Mains of Errol Fruit Shack is located right on your doorstep and is a popular picking destination for Scottish strawberries.
Growing Sonata and Malling Centenary strawberries on a Seaton table top system, all the fruit is grown in polytunnels, ensuring there is a constant supply of strawberries.
As well as picking, members of the public can buy delicious locally grown fruit picked fresh from the field.
Address: Mains of Errol Fruit Shack, Perth, PH2 7TE
When to go: Pick your own is available from June, though it’s best to check availability before travelling.
Broadslap Fruit Farm
This Perthshire fruit farm is situated just off the A9 in the beautiful Earn Valley. The facilities also include a farm shop, children’s playbarn and a cafe serving seasonal dishes.
The strawberries at Broadslap are still grown in the ground, giving visitors an authentic picking experience.
Visitors can also pick blackcurrants and other soft fruits as they come in to season, and, of course, there are plenty of punnets available to buy in the busy farm shop.
Address: Broadslap Fruit Farm, Dunning, Perthshire, PH2 0QL
When to go: Pick your own fruit is available from June, check what’s available at Broadslap Farm before making your journey.
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