As we close out 2025, our hearts are overflowing - with gratitude, with memories from countless incredible markets, and with pride as we celebrated a huge milestone… our 7th Birthday! 

Discover our brand-new Haddington Corn Exchange Market — an exciting new chapter in the heart of East Lothian’s vibrant creative scene.

Our first event at this historic venue welcomed over 700 visitors and showcased 38 incredible makers, offering everything from handcrafted homewares and textiles to jewellery, prints, skincare, gifts, and delicious handmade treats.

Set in central Haddington, the Corn Exchange proved the perfect backdrop for connecting local shoppers with talented small businesses and independent makers. With original artworks finding new homes, amazing feedback from visitors, and several makers calling it their “best market of the year,” this launch event was a huge success.

We were thrilled to welcome many new makers into the Support The Makers community, and the warm atmosphere has already made this venue feel like home. We can’t wait to return in 2026 with more markets and creative workshops.

How to Get Your Products Seen This Festive Season

The festive season is just around the corner - and for our incredible maker community, that means it’s time to shine! Whether you’re selling online, popping up at local markets, or both, getting your products seen (and loved) takes a little planning and a lot of heart.

In our latest blog, we’re sharing 10 top tips to boost your visibility this festive season - from telling your story and creating a festive collection, to collaborating with other makers and sharing customer love. My personal favourite? #9 - it’s an absolute game-changer for making this season amazing.

How to show up, stand out and shine at every market - the unwritten rules for best market practice. Markets are more than just a place to sell your goods - they’re a community.

Getting ready for your next craft fair or makers market? Discover our top 10 market day tips for stallholders - from setting up your display to engaging customers and boosting sales. Practical, simple advice to help your handmade business shine.

On 28 June 2025, Support the Makers hosted the Lind & Lime Summer Market in Edinburgh, with 38 local makers, food traders, workshops, and cocktails. A day of sunshine, creativity, and community spirit!

Support The Makers shares 5 simple ways to champion small businesses - even when money’s tight. These thoughtful ideas help your favourite makers grow and show your values in action.

Support The Makers returned to Porty Pride in 2025 with a vibrant market full of handmade goods, local talent and community connection. Hosted at the iconic Portobello Town Hall, this colourful celebration brought together 38 brilliant makers, vintage fashion, creative workshops and plenty of pride.

A Community Celebration to Remember

Two days. Four venues. Over forty events. And one big beautiful vision that brought Portobello to life.

The very first Porty Festival took place in May, and we’re still feeling the buzz. Co-founded by Carmen from Support the Makers and Seb from Seb’s Urban Jungle, the weekend was a true collaboration—brought to life by a shared love for community, creativity and all things Porty.

With just a tiny budget but huge ambition, they rallied a town, gathered incredible local talent, and gave us a festival that felt like it had always belonged.