Farmers' markets gives the opportunity to buy fresh and quality local produce. The local authority provides a list of farmers market in the area.

Information on the locations, opening times and facilities of permanent or temporary markets within the local authority area. Also includes information for prospective and existing stallholders.

A licence is required to operate any private market, which is defined as being a market, whether covered or not, carried on by any person other than a local or public authority; at which goods are offered by more than one seller for sale by retail to the public. Events for which a licence are required include car boot sales, antique and craft fairs, agricultural shows and highland games where there are trade stalls and certain types of commercial sales. A licence may also be required to operate a stall at a market.

Traders are able to rent stalls in local markets from the council subject to payment of the required fee and production of required documentation (insurance etc.). Stalls may be available for rent on the day or by a regular arrangement.