Alexa Dunlop

Listed in the Perthshire Larder – order a print copy (free + p&p).

Alexa Dunlop has been the go-to greengrocer for Auchterarder since 1992 offering something akin to a local greengrocer of old with a far-reaching global choice. The small shop extends onto the pavement providing an extensive range of fruit and vegetables including Clyde Valley tomatoes, Tay berries and dirty carrots complemented with more unusual imported options such as graffiti aubergine, dragon fruit, oyster leaves and citrus fingers (perfect to garnish fish dishes, soups, risotto or in desserts and cocktails). It’s not unusual here to have the choice of up to eight different varieties per product. Herbs (including micro), flowers, honey, nuts, seeds, gluten free flours are also available. There’s nothing else like it for a country mile and much further.