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The Allotment The Allotment opened in 2011. Run by Hazel & Susan, their aim is to provide fresh, seasonal fruit a

As a well-known part of Innerleithen, we are proud of providing healthy, fresh produce to our local customers, many of whom we now consider as friends. We try to stock as much locally grown produce as possible and are always on the lookout for new suppliers to extend the range of food we have in store. Please feel free to request an item you particularly enjoy but have been unable to find, we are usually able to source a surprising array of products. We always adapt to the seasons and can advise you on what is best to try and when. So whether it’s mushrooms in autumn or spring greens, your kitchen table will always be full of perfect fruit and veg. As members of the community, we try very hard to provide outstanding service. We're always keen to tell you about our products, or just have a chat. We really believe we offer an appealing atmosphere and the kind of service you've been missing. All our produce is regularly sourced from the market in Newcastle, where we go to choose the freshest and best fruit and vegetables to pass on to our customers. Local growers are bringing their surplus vegetables to us to sell, which is fantastic!

Just had to highlight these lovely local quails eggs after having time to experiment with them over the weekend- and jus...
19/10/2026

Just had to highlight these lovely local quails eggs after having time to experiment with them over the weekend- and just in time with the temperatures dropping and a warm snack being ideal!

Boiled for four minutes, peeled (fiddly but fun!) before being wrapped in a seasoned sausage meat, chilled, then rolled in flour, egg and panko breadcrumbs before deep frying for a few minutes at 170c - and voila, quail scotch eggs!

The problem is only eating one at a time…..

We’re trying something new in the shop this week - quail’s eggs!! Supplied by another local business, we’re going to see...
15/10/2026

We’re trying something new in the shop this week - quail’s eggs!! Supplied by another local business, we’re going to see how good the interest is, and if they take off we’ll be able to receive a supply every month.

Something you might be interested to try?

The humble aubergine - or eggplant to our American cousins over the water! It’s a great veggie and well used in dishes l...
13/10/2026

The humble aubergine - or eggplant to our American cousins over the water!
It’s a great veggie and well used in dishes like moussaka, but have you tried it a more Asian way yet?

Cut into chunky pieces (next time I’d go bigger than this actually!) roasted on a sheet tray for 15 mins, then glazed in a sauce made with garlic, ginger, soy, miso, and a few other yummies then popped back under a hot grill just to caramelise?

Gorgeous alongside some plain rice and a protein of your choice!

It’s a cabbagey sort of day today we think! Sorry Leo - we do need to show the produce off from time to time! Primo is a...
08/10/2026

It’s a cabbagey sort of day today we think! Sorry Leo - we do need to show the produce off from time to time!

Primo is a faster growing variety which means a sweeter, softer leaf vs the more traditional Savoy for example. Works in a variety of ways from stir fries to on the side of a roast dinner and one definitely worth trying!

Well, we tried to keep Leo on task with selecting healthy fruit and veg for his pick this time round but apparently he’s...
05/10/2026

Well, we tried to keep Leo on task with selecting healthy fruit and veg for his pick this time round but apparently he’s gone the other way entirely and is rather taken with our freshly delivered batch of Irving’s sweet treats!!

They’ll be on the shelves soon enough; and a good excuse to make a brew and sample the wares……

Remember those lovely shimeji mushrooms from yesterday? Would have been rude not to follow up and show one use for them....
04/10/2026

Remember those lovely shimeji mushrooms from yesterday? Would have been rude not to follow up and show one use for them.

Ok it’s all a bit beige but a light tempura batter (if you want a recipe for this let us know in the comments!!) and a few minutes in some hot oil and they’re done. We did this with some of the oyster mushrooms we have in stock too as you can see!

Gone with a truffle oil mayonnaise on the side to keep with the fungi theme - delicious as a snack with a wee beverage or two, or on the side of an Asian-inspired feast!

Well - as accidental deliveries go this is a good one! We were expecting chestnut mushrooms but instead we’ve received S...
03/10/2026

Well - as accidental deliveries go this is a good one! We were expecting chestnut mushrooms but instead we’ve received Shimeji!

If you’ve not tried these before, they’re a lovely little mushroom with a mild, slightly nutty flavour and a nice firm bite.

They’re really easy to use — just trim off the base, pull them into little clusters and cook.

They’re great:
• Fried in tempura batter
• Sautéed with garlic and butter
• Tossed through noodles or stir-fries
• Added to ramen
• Cooked with soy or miso
• Served simply with rice or eggs

Definitely worth a try if you fancy something a bit different from your usual mushrooms 👌

We’ve got them on a special price of £1.20 a punnet to see how they go - if they’re popular then they could well be a regular occurrence :)

They didn’t get to be Leo’s pick for next week - you’ll find out on Monday what he went for…..

Leo’s started his product training today in between his hectic schedule of naps and cuddles. Our first “Puppy Pick” (thi...
30/09/2026

Leo’s started his product training today in between his hectic schedule of naps and cuddles.

Our first “Puppy Pick” (this could become a thing!!) are these lovely white cabbages.

A really versatile veg - it can be simply boiled, it sautees incredibly well with some onion and garlic, or used in traditional fermented products like Sauerkraut that we’ve shared a recipe for in the past.

What do you think of Leo’s inaugural pick?

Pleased to announce we have expanded our site staffing levels with the addition of Leo the Border Terrier Just starting ...
28/09/2026

Pleased to announce we have expanded our site staffing levels with the addition of Leo the Border Terrier

Just starting his first day today so we expect a long, rigorous induction process until he’s fully up to the standard of service we expect.

First order of business is not sleeping on the job!!!

A box of fresh asparagus just made its way into the shop! So many lovely ways to use this - shaved, pan seared, just sim...
25/09/2026

A box of fresh asparagus just made its way into the shop! So many lovely ways to use this - shaved, pan seared, just simply boiled, and equally delicious every time!

Address

Neidpath Church Building, Peebles Road
Innerleithen
EH446QX

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1pm

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+441896831394

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