From farm shops and pick-your-own experiences to cafes and restaurants serving delicious berry treats, there are lots of ways to enjoy berries in Angus.
Angus is renowned for its natural beauty and rich agricultural heritage. Our soft fruits, including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and honeyberries, all grow in abundance in Angus and are bursting with flavour.
Angus berry growers are passionate about producing the finest quality fruit, committed to supplying fresh berries to supermarkets and shops, but also to other local businesses.
There are lots of great ways to experience our delicious berries:
- Distilleries and Breweries: Angus berries are finding their way into fruit liqueurs, gins, and even beers, adding a touch of local sweetness to these beverages.
- Bakers and Jam Makers: Local bakeries and jam makers use Angus berries to create delicious jams, tarts, cakes, and other treats. A local Strawberry Tart is not to be missed!
- Bars, Cafes & Restaurants: Look out for Angus berries on menus at local venues where chefs incorporate them into scrumptious desserts and bar tenders make creative cocktails.
- Farm Shops & Independent Retailers: You’ll find Angus berries on the shelves of farm shops & small retailers across the region, alongside other delicious products made with these nutritious berries.
Follow the Angus Berry Trail
From farm shops and pick-your-own experiences to cafes serving delicious berry treats and restaurants creating exquisite dishes, Angus offers a delightful array of ways to enjoy our berries.
Take a look at the businesses participating in this amazing trail, brought to you by Appetite for Angus, and see what’s on offer at each location.
FOLLOW THE ANGUS BERRY TRAIL
Stop 1: Balhungie Berry Farm
Location:
Monifieth, DD5 4HY
Opening Times:
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5.30pm, from April – August (subject to berry availability)
Glorious views, friendly goats and juicy berries await you at Balhungie Berry Farm in Monifieth!
Michelle and her ‘Team Strawberry’ will be there to take care of you. If you are popping by to pick up some berries, use their handy ‘Berry Drive Through’ or if you have time, park up, kick back and enjoy. With freshly picked strawberries and raspberries stocked up throughout the day, you are in for a treat!
At the weekend, they are joined by Bumblebeans Coffee serving up delicious coffees & hot drinks. Grab a hay bale, or a picnic bench, and take in the panoramic view of the Tay Estuary whilst you munch on the freshly picked berries.
With plenty to keep the kids amused, it’s a perfect pit stop for the little ones to run off some energy, have a swing in the sunshine or meet the friendly goats.
The shop is stocked with lots of local produce including Artisana brownies, amazing meringues, Bothy Larder jams and fresh eggs.
Stop 2: Charleton Fruit Farm
Location:
Montrose, DD10 9EW
Opening Times:
Open Monday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, all year round
Charleton Fruit Farm are one of Angus’ most popular attractions, providing a fantastic day out for all the family.
Graeme and Lisa McColl took over the farm just 3 years ago but have built a loyal following. Graeme is regularly seen on Facebook, explaining life on the farm to their 25k+ followers.
Get some fresh air and fill your basket with delicious fruits and veggies. Fresh produce is available to pick year-round, including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and tayberries when in season!
Enjoy delicious farm-fresh produce at the on-site cafe. The strawberry tarts are legendary and it’s dog friendly too!
Let the kids run free in their brilliant play area, while you relax and soak up the sunshine.
Stock up on all your favourite goodies at the farm shop, featuring fresh produce, jams, gifts and more!
Extend the fun and enjoy a farm stay in one of their cozy cottages at this fun-filled working farm.
Stop 3: Cononsyth Farms
Location:
Arbroath, DD11 3SA
Opening Times:
Open for events – see Facebook for up to date information.
Part of the Scottish Honeyberry network, The Dowall family are growing this super fruit on their farm near Arbroath and turning these delicious, nutritious berries into jam and freeze dried healthy snacks.
Visit their Spud Hut for farm fresh produce.
Stop 4: Downieken Blueberries & Produce
Location:
Newbigging, DD5 3RL
Opening Times:
Wednesday evenings, Saturdays & Sundays (subject to crop conditions), from mid-August
Pick your own Blueberries at Downieken. Grab your punnets and get picking!
Great fun for all the family. Perfect for stocking up the freezer with deliciously plump & sweet Angus blueberries.
Stop 5: East Scryne Fruit Farm
Location:
Carnoustie, DD7 6LL
Opening Times:
Monday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm (including bank holidays), from mid-April to mid-September
Established in 2013 by Kate and Jim Porter, East Scryne Fruit’s farm shop and vintage-style tearoom has evolved into a brilliant day out for all the family.
Get your hands on delicious, fresh-picked fruits straight from the farm! With strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and amazing karaka black blackberries, you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Indulge yourself with their barista coffee, homemade jams, local honey, one of their amazing cakes or scones, or enjoy a hearty lunch of paninis, jacket potatoes or savoury muffins. Don’t forget to try their famous ice cream mixed to order with fresh berries right in front of you! Enjoy 10% off your coffee with one of their many eco-friendly discounts.
The little ones will love exploring the playpark and meeting the friendly goats! It’s a beautiful spot for soaking up the sunshine while the kids play or feeling cosy indoors on wetter days.
The Angus Berry Trail was created and developed by Appetite for Angus, supported by Angus Soft Fruits, and funded by a Regional Food Fund grant from Scotland Food & Drink.