Taste of the Highlands
Discover the very best of Highland and Island flavours at this unmissable food and drink festival! On Saturday 14th March 2026, Eden Court will become a food and drink haven!
Formerly known as Taste of Inverness, this newly expanded event brings together passionate local producers, artisan makers, and the very best culinary talent of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
This is your chance to explore exceptional local food and drink, meet the people behind the products, and experience the true taste of Scotland in one inspiring, flavour-packed festival.
For a small £5 entrance fee, you will receive a branded Tote bag to help gather plenty of delicious samples from the great range of stalls!
This also gives you entry to the live demos and talks from the lineup of local producers, with Sarah Rankin, Masterchef Finalist, as your host.
Explore, taste, and take home the best of Scottish Produce
Get ready to meet an incredible line-up of food and drink producers from across the Highlands and Islands. With over 50 local businesses joining us, you’ll have the chance to sample their creations, chat to the makers, and discover local products and produce you may never have come across before.
From artisan meats and handcrafted cheeses to small-batch spirits, craft beers, and delicious vegetarian options, the festival is packed with exciting tastes to explore.
And the best part? You can buy your favourite products on the day, perfect for taking home something truly special or supporting a new local producer who will become your new obsession!
Meet the exhibitors!
Bakers
Xoko Bake House - Inverness
The Westray bake house - Orkney
Eviedale Bakehouse - Orkney
Jenny Sinclair - Chocolate & Cake Creations
Bakhoos Bakery - Black Isle
Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks
Inverness Coffee Roasting Co - Inverness
Lochside Roasters - Orkney
Red Box Coffee - Edinburgh
Kompassion Kombucha - Inverness
Unravel Tea - Tomich
Highland Tea Box - Highlands
Distilleries, Spirits, Beer and Wine
Tomatin Distillery - Inverness
Dog Falls Brewing Co - Inverness
Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery - Inverness
Singleton Glen Ord Distillery - Muir of Ord
Woodwinters - Inverness
Black Isle Brewery - Inverness
Highland Distillers Ltd - Glasgow/ Elgin
Deerness Distillery - Orkney
Ellon Spirits - Ellon
Ice and Fire Distillery - Caithness
East Neuk Spirit - Fife
Glen Wyvis Distillery - Dingwall
Eight Lands Organic Spirits - Moray
Kilmartin Gin - Kilmartin (Argyll)
The Cairn Distillery - Grantown-on-Spey
Produce
Wester Hardmuir Fruit Farm - Nairn
Sea stocks - Inverness
Loch Ness Ice cream - Inverness
Jane & Paul Orkney Produce -Orkney
Burnside Cheese - Orkney
Hebridean Charcuterie - Isle of Lewis
Isle of Skye Smokehouse - Isle Of Skye
Slainte Sauces - Isle of Lismore
Annie's Herb Kitchen - Argyll
West Coast Delicatessen - Ullapool
Caithness Summer Fruits - Caithness
Isle of Mull Seaweed - Isle Of Mull
Food Experiences
Red Shank - Inverness
Hou Hou Mei - Inverness
Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel - Inverness
Beria - AC Marriott - Inverness
Ness Walk - Inverness
The Scottish Cooking Experience - Inverness
The Downright Gabbler - Beauly
Glenurquhart House - Drumnadrochit
Highland Coast Hotels - Highlands
Be inspired by the professionals!
What’s more, you’re invited to take a front-row seat at our live chef demonstrations and inspiring producer talks.
Watch talented local chefs bring Highland ingredients to life, discover new techniques you can try at home, and hear the real stories behind some of Scotland’s most exciting food and drink businesses.
All of this will be hosted by our very own Sarah Rankin, MasterChef finalist and passionate ambassador for Scottish produce.
We’re delighted to welcome Sarah back as our host. With her infectious energy, expert knowledge, and genuine love for local food, she promises to bring the festival to life. You can expect no question to go unanswered as Sarah dives deep into each demo and producer conversation, uncovering every delicious nugget of insight that food lovers will want to know!
This is set to be an unmissable highlight of the event and a must-add date to your March calendar.
Demo and Talk Line Up
10:15 Live Cooking Demo
Watch a live demonstration from The Redshank Team!
11:15 Producer Talk
Learn all about the Black Isle Brewery whisky story in the first producer talk of the day.
12:00 Live Cooking Demo
Enjoy watching a live demo with Sean Kelly from The Lovat Hotel in Fort Augustus. Find out what's created from their kitchen garden for the menus at the Station Road Restaurant.
13:00 Producer Talks
Meet the makers from the Isle of Mull Coffee roasters, learn about their story and produce at this interesting talk.
13:45 Live Cooking Demo
Join chef Gerard Chouet, from Ness Walk and be inspired by their creative cooking demonstration. Learn about what produce makes the mark for a 5* hotel and restaurant.
14:30 Producer Talk
Learn all about the Hebridean Charcuterie.
Get your tickets today!
For just £5, you will get a "Taste tote bag" to fill with goodies!
You have over 50 producers to explore, discover and taste!
Live demonstrations and talks to watch and be inspired by!
Special Taste of the Highlands meal
Get your ticket now for a rare and unforgettable dining experience hosted by Sarah Rankin, Master Chef finalist, at the Kingsmills Hotel. Celebrating the very best local food and drink from the Scottish Highlands. This special evening shines a spotlight on outstanding Highland producers, seasonal ingredients, and the vibrant food and drink community that makes the region so distinctive.
Perfect for food lovers, local producers, and anyone with a passion for Highland flavours, this evening builds on the success of last year’s incredible experience. Expect a true celebration of the Highlands, where exceptional produce meets thoughtful, inspired cooking.
The evening offers a unique chance to savour exceptional food and drink in an intimate and memorable setting, a must-attend experience for anyone who loves the taste of the Highlands.
