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The Mercat

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05/09/2026

An old favourite soup on the menu, new vintage in the shop, fresh scones, & weekend provisions stocked. We’re here from 10-5 at Culross’s historic Mercat Cross.

30/08/2026

Quiet morning moments before we open. Baking scones, prepping soup, warming the coffee machine. It’s a rainy one outside today, but a cosy one in here. We’ll be here from 10 - 5, come join us! 🤎

27/08/2026

We’re looking for someone friendly, enthusiastic and reliable to work in our kitchen and join our close-knit team.

A typical day might include baking scones, galettes, and oat slices, as well as preparing toasties, seasonal soups and lovely, crunchy salads, all from Jess Elliott Dennison’s repertoire, with seasonal training provided by Jess.

We’re a small, family-run business passionate about fresh, seasonal produce, amazing coffee, and artisan provisions.

If you love good food, take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

22/08/2026

Life in Culross between The Mercat & The Dundonald.

The Mercat is open all weekend from 10-5. Hope to se you soon.

16/08/2026

Early August in Culross.

Warm days bramble picking, nights watching the eclipse, baking scones daily, and finding new vintage pieces for the shop.

We’re here every day from 10-5. See you soon.

14/08/2026

We’ve gathered our kitchen and table essentials to celebrate the arrival of Jess Elliott Dennison Vegetable Recipes.

A tote for carrying your ingredients home, a lemon reamer for dressings, a brush for cleaning your veggies, enamel ovenware for roasting, and a salt pig to keep seasoning close at hand.

Plus dinnerware, linens and glassware for when everything is ready to come to the table.

All items linked in the post. Happy shopping.

03/08/2026

We are looking for an experienced barista to join our wonderful team!

If you’re looking for a part time role and are interested then please send your CV to

[email protected]

29/07/2026

We’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of third book, Vegetable Recipes, and we know lots of you are too.

While we count down, now is the perfect time to pick up Jess’s first two books and complete the collection ahead of the new release. If you’re a fan of our frangipanes, scones or galette, you’ll find plenty of familiar favourites inside, along with lots more recipes to fall in love with.

24/07/2026

New in The Mercat shop.

Stoneware cups and serving bowls, striped and checked linens, faceted glassware and Sabre cutlery, all chosen to mix easily with the things you already own.

For slow breakfasts, long lunches and every meal in between.

Available in the shop and online now.

Address

The Cross, Culross
Dunfermline
KY128HT

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Website

https://the-mercat.com/

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