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ENJOYING A PORTION OF FISH AND CHIPS FROM THE FISHERMAN'S PIER FISH AND CHIP VAN (VISIBLE BEHIND), TOBERMORY, ISLE OF MULL, INNER HEBRIDES Most fish and chip shops, like Valante’s in Kirkcaldy, are family run. Cod and haddock still constitute the definitive fish supper we love, although there’s been an expansion in menus, which now traditionally include white or black pudding (one is oatmeal and pork sausage, the other is blood sausage) and the “deep fried Mars bar” as well. Made before your eyes, fresh and hot in your hands – it’s an incomparable take-away feast.

For the last 3 years the winners of the National Fish and Chip Awards have been Scottish:

2009 - 2010 – Atlantic Fast Food, Coatbridge
2008 - 2009 – Anstruther Fish Bar, Anstruther
2007 - 2008 – Townhead Café, Biggar

See below for more details about each of these fantastic fish and chip shops.

Every Scotsperson has their favourite chippy and it is a source of local pride and much debate!

Some chippies to search out are:

Applecross Inn: Applecross, Wester Ross

The journey to Applecross alone is breathtaking, traveling on Britain's highest mountain pass road, Bealach na Ba to get there. The Applecross Inn boasts great seafood all year round, and is surpassed only by the excellent seafood barbeques they do in the summer.

Atlantic Fast Food: 155 Calder Street, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire

Provides a first class customer experience, combined with sustainable produce and quality fish and chips. Winner of the National Fish and Chip Awards 2009-10.

Deep Sea Restaurant: 81 Nethergate, Dundee

A Dundee institution, the Sterpaio family have been serving the best fish and chips since 1939, and maintain tradition in serving the dynamic duo the old fashioned way, with mushy peas and buttered bread by apron-clad waitresses.

Giacopazzi's: 18-20 Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

Located right next to what's left of the Eyemouth fish market, Giacopazzi's has been serving superb fish and chips since 1900. They also boast award-winning ice cream, made on site.

Harry Ramsden's: Inshes Retail Park, Inverness

Although Harry Ramsden's is a nationally recognised restaurant chain, this branch in particular has won a number of awards for the quality of its food. Opened in 2000, it was the first drive-thru chippie in Scotland.

Land and Sea Fish and Chips: Main Street, Polmont, Falkirk

Scottish winner of the Best Fish and Chip Shop Award 2005, Land and Sea offers gluten-free fish and chips using the finest ingredients.

Peppo's: 53 Ladybridge Street, Arbroath, Angus

Angus may be well-known for its beef, but it also is one of the best areas for tasty fish. Located right next to Arbroath harbour,
you can be sure the fish is fresh. John and Frank Orsi have been trading in Arbroath since 1951 and have a solid reputation for quality food. Open only a few hours daily, Peppo's is a more discerning chippie than the after-pub variety.

Philadelphia Fish and Chicken Bar: 445 Great Western Road, Glasgow

No, we haven't mixed up our fish with the Philly cheese steak. The Philadelphia, owned by the same family as the highly rated Ristorante La Parmigiana, has been trading in the west end of Glasgow for more than 70 years. Although a little more expensive than most chippies, the quality of the food makes it worth paying that little bit extra.

Rapido: 79 Broughton Street, Edinburgh

If there was such a thing as a gastro-chippie, Rapido would certainly qualify. While serving traditional fish-and-chip-shop fare, it also boasts rather more exotic takeaway items, such as fresh paninis, calzone, pastas and a delectable assortment of cakes. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.

Sandy's Fish Chips: 28 Market Square, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Although more famously associated with the birth of the cardiac-inducing (just joking!), deep-fried Mars Bar, Sandy's serves big slabs of locally landed haddock. It's Mel Gibson's favourite chippie too ... apparently.

The Anstruther Fish Bar: 44 Shore Street, Anstruther, Fife

The long queues at the Anstruther during evenings and weekends prove this chip shop's popularity is not gained through idle boasting alone. Winner of Best in Scotland awards 2001 and 2002, 2006, 2007 and the National Fish and Chip Awards 2008-09.

The Fish & Chip Van: Fisherman's Pier, Tobermory Harbour, Mull

Open from April to October and famous among the yachting community, the fish and chip van is no ordinary chippy - a speciality is fresh scallops landed by the co-owner's son. There's no seating, but lobster creels do sterling service.

Townhead Cafe: 187 High Street, Biggar, Lanarkshire

It might not be a seaside establishment but this comfortable cafe is well worth a visit as the winner of the National Fish and Chip Awards in 2007-08.

Valente's: 73 Overton Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife

Usually always a queue, Valente's popularity is derived from the quality of the food it serves. Although a slight detour from the centre of town, it's well worth the trip.

West End Café and Chip Shop: 3 Gallowgate, Rothesay, Bute

The West End Café and Chip Shop is a two-time winner of the UK Best Fish and Chip Shop Award. A worthy destination for the hungry traveller. Only serves haddock, but the freshest you are likely to find.

Added : 04 April 2008 15:21

The chippie on Haymarket Terrace (can't remember its name) is always great for a quick bag of chips before catching the train!

John Stivie, 30, United Kingdom

Added : 09 April 2008 10:19

the best for fish and chips "the wee hurry" at Troon Harbour. FRESHLY MADE TO ORDER ,good variety of fish not found anywhere to beat it!

janice millar, 48, United Kingdom

Added : 18 April 2008 11:09

The Ship Inn at Drummore, Mull of Galloway. Well worth it for the chips alone... hand cut and fluffy.

Rachel Dineen, 35, United Kingdom

Added : 25 April 2008 11:07

Mohr Fish in Callendar is great. You can choose type of fish, and batter is light and lovely. All sustainable fish too. Highly recommended.

Alexandra , 26, United Kingdom

Added : 17 May 2008 19:06

best chips at B-lo cafe restaaurant in Montrose .hand cut with first class pollock tempura

kevin doyle , 35, Australia

Added : 29 May 2008 19:49

Forget the famous Ansruther fish bar, and the long queues..that's for the tourists, locals Head along to the next village of Pittenweem where there is a hidden gem of a chippy, a family run wee shop that has the best fish supper in Fife.

Mrs Paragreen, 31, United Kingdom

Added : 08 July 2008 16:22

Best Fish & Chips I have had is from a mobile chip van absolutely tremendous! Has apparently been in operation for 16 years is Murrays Chippy and can be found throughout the East Neuk of Fife all year round!

Bob MacAlindin, 70, United Kingdom

Added : 22 July 2008 12:34

I live next to the Philidelphia and it is the most over rated chippy in Glasgow not to mention charging for brown sauce

Grant P, 32, United Kingdom

Added : 25 July 2008 15:07

Cafe Plaza (or something like that!) at the top of Glasgow street in Ardrossan have been serving up quality fish and chips for years. Always a treat to pop in on the raod home from Arran

Calum Cossar, 46, United Kingdom

Added : 03 August 2008 14:46

Got to be Marco's at the harbour in Arbroath. We sat outside there in beautiful weather and had the best "fish supper" ever. btw why dont you have Scotland as a country choice on your drop down menu - are you ashamed to be scottish or something??

Brendan McGhee, 27, Ireland

Added : 04 August 2008 12:49

Having read the hype about the Anstruther Fish Bar I was extremely disappointed by the standard of food my family were served a couple of weekends ago. The fish had disintegrated within the too heavy batter and the chips were so dry as to be unrecognisable as potato. We should have stuck to our original plan and visited The Waterfront towards the other end of the main road; boasts a fine restaurant as well as the takeaway and their fish pie is among the finest I have ever eaten. We won't be returning.

Steve McLean, 41, United Kingdom

Added : 04 August 2008 21:24

The chip sauce that is used in Edinburgh chippies is second to none and is much better than the traditional salt and vinegar. One Italian chippie owner once told me that the recipe is a secret!

mrs smith, 52, United Kingdom

Added : 11 August 2008 20:32

The Best chip shop I have EVER come across (and it’s a close call with The Anstruther Fish Bar well worth a visit too!) is Marcos on the shore, down at the harbour, Arbroath Scotland. It’s a must

Stuart Craigon, 21, United Kingdom

Added : 14 October 2008 00:22

Pittenweem is undoubtedly the finest fish supper you'll ever have and with a fraction of the queues of Anstruther. Worth a road trip!!!

Neil Bilsland, 29, United Kingdom

Added : 27 October 2008 18:35

Another vote for 'The Wee Hurrie' in Troon. My favuorite would be the spring rolls (stuffed with squat lobsters) and the monkfish supper.

Debs, 35, United Kingdom

Added : 20 November 2008 16:39

Best Fish & Chips in a pub has to be MacSorleys in Jamaica Street Glasgow,

paul Crawford, 38, United Kingdom

Added : 23 November 2008 23:41

Anstruther Fish Bar is where i currently work and every customer that comes through our door enjoys the food as much as we do!

Annoymous, 21, United Kingdom

Added : 24 January 2009 03:22

My favourite chippy is Equi's in hamilton, family run for generations. Probably the best fish supper ive ever had, it is made to perfection. the pizza crunch is also very good. they also make their own ice cream which has won awards.

Billy, 24, United Kingdom

Added : 15 February 2009 19:59

The best fish and chip shop is the Chip Chip Chicken in Anniesland, I have been going there for years - there just seem to get the fish and chips just right.

Susie, 28, United Kingdom

Added : 29 April 2009 17:31

we have been to the famous Anstruther Chip shop on the seafront twice this year and it is aboslutely brilliant - the negative comment 0wner elsewhere was either very unlucky or being slightly vindictive perhaps!!

roxy music, 47, United Kingdom

Added : 16 May 2009 09:43

Great glutenfree fish andchips every day at the PLAICE TO BE , Pitlochry.

Liz Egger, 46, United Kingdom

Added : 25 May 2009 18:07

Rinaldis fish and chip shop on st clair street kdy must be the best in scotland fresh fish and lovely chips you must give it a try

eddie cooper, 61, United Kingdom

Added : 06 June 2009 18:47

George St. Fish & Chip Shop in Oban has to sell the best tasting fish and chips in the world !

Judith King, 44, United Kingdom

Added : 25 June 2009 22:03

excellent fish and chips at the bervie chipper Inverbervie.

davy shep, 49, United Kingdom

Added : 01 July 2009 22:51

The Wee Chippy in Anstruther has the best fish and chis in the East Neuk town. Give them A Try.

John Kinsman, 67, United Kingdom

Added : 02 July 2009 12:49

The Ashvale Chipper in Brechin is possibly the most consistent at producing ecxellent fish suppers, Brilliant.

Peter Harkin, 54, United Kingdom

Added : 02 July 2009 12:50

The Ashvale Chipper in Brechin is possibly the most consistent at producing ecxellent fish suppers, Brilliant.

Peter Harkin, 54, United Kingdom

Added : 05 July 2009 09:41

Most greasy fish supper I ever had was from Wee Hurrie in Troon, despite waiting in a queue for 45 minutes - not recommended. Harry Ramsden's in Glasgow is consistently excellent for take away but the interior of the restaurant could do with an overhaul!

Neil Smith, 47, United Kingdom

Added : 19 July 2009 12:56

Dinos 2 in Ayr. Always excellent, more often than not queued out the door, we live in Prestwick and although we have at least 4- 5 fish and chip shops within a short distance from our house we always go to Ayr to Dinos 2 and we are never disappointed!

Chezis, 40, United Kingdom

Added : 19 July 2009 17:13

The Wee Hurrie in Troon is just the best. All orders are freshly made for each order. And to the above, 45 min queue - that must tell you how good it is!!!!!

Laura Kerr, 27, United Kingdom

Added : 22 July 2009 23:12

I,ve tryed many a fish supper in scotland my wee dads was the best he used his own special batter , which he took to the grave, the next best is the wee hurry in troon its fantastic brill lov,ely tasty fish in nice batter no grease

RONNIE DOCHERTY, 48, United Kingdom

Added : 01 August 2009 09:46

Bongio in Inverkip - near the Inverkip Marina - is very good and have recently opened up a cafe next door to the chippy. They do an excellent Lasagne.

Jennifer Mallon, 38, United Kingdom

Added : 07 August 2009 20:13

The Wee Hurrie in Troon is fantastic. Tried it the other night for the first time & it was notch.

Anita Marshall, 39, United Kingdom

Added : 08 August 2009 04:55

I'm writing an article for a food encylopedia on Scottish cuisine and am finding these comments to be so helpful. Thanks! If anyone is interested in brief correspondence on the topic of what people today eat in Scotland, please let me know! abroomfield7@gmail.com

Andrea Broomfield, 44, United States

Added : 10 August 2009 15:49

"The Wee Hurrie" Is without a doubt thee best chippy i have ever been to! Myself and my boyfriend both thought the same. Brilliant food and as fresh as can be! The only problem was the queue to get in the place as we waited about 40 minutes but once we got in, we realised what the hold up was! The blonde server who was stocking the juice fridge which didn't need to be stocked and the other server who was randomly just walking about the chippy like she was a lost child in a shopping mall ! The queue would of gone down much quicker if they stopped faffing about!

Stephanie Docherty, 22, United Kingdom

Added : 27 August 2009 01:59

There are a couple of great F+C places in Mallaig. One with an upstairs room overlooks the harbour. You can have a half/kids portion for about £5 which still fills the plate!

James Lancashire, 37, United Kingdom

Added : 03 September 2009 17:04

another vote for the Wee Hurrie in Troon, their monkfish was exceptional, we shared a portion and it was excellent. Perfectly cooked. Best chips ever. Shouldn't be telling anyone else as the queues are long enough as it is!

Helen Gallagher, 52, United Kingdom

Added : 07 September 2009 19:49

Can anyone recommend a good F&C shop somewhere in the general vicinity of Fort William?

Davis Anderton, 39, United States

Added : 11 September 2009 15:52

Went to the "Wee Hurrie" yesterday after being told how good it was. Did not enjoy the experience - not cheap, had to wait (thankfully not 45 mins. otherwise we would have walked out). The fish was nothing to write home about and the chips were AWFUL. Just like wedges without skins - why not 'chip-shaped', didn't taste nice - had to leave half of them. We'll not be back in a "Hurrie" - get your act together. Best F+C recently was at the "Inn at Inverbeg".

Wideboy, 50, United Kingdom

Added : 11 September 2009 15:55

Some time ago we also tried the Anstruther chippy but made the mistake of going at Friday tea-time! Huge queues. The F+C were OK but we've had better - must have a trip to Pittenweem one to compare.

Wideboy, 50, United Kingdom

Added : 29 September 2009 12:50

Best F&C shop is in Coustonholm Road, Shawlands Glasgow.

Anonymous, 45, United Kingdom

Added : 13 October 2009 23:14

Very tasty and very reasonably priced haddock and chips at the Dolphin Cafe at Peterhead Harbour. Huge pots of tea and friendly, helpful staff too. While scoffing, watch the resident seal dodge the boats coming into the harbour!

J Farquhar, 38, United Kingdom

Added : 22 October 2009 05:53

Benny's in the royal mile in Edinburgh the best fish supper always have to wait on chips which is great! The Clam shell is good also on the Royal mile!

Lee Buick, 30, United Kingdom

Added : 24 November 2009 13:28

I live in stonehaven, sandy's fish and chips has the common misconception of being the chippy which invented the deep fried mars bar but this is untrue, it was the carron, formerly known as the haven which came up with this creation. Sandy's fish and chips has only recently started doing deep fried mars bars. Sandy's has also changed the way they cook their fish recently and whilst I used to enjoy a fish supper the new batter they are using is oily and often too thick making me think I have a bigger fish always a disappointment when you cut into the batter and the fish is half the size!

Sarah, 20, United Kingdom

Added : 02 December 2009 21:50

Eat More Fish in Callander was a shocking disappointment. I tried Salt and Pepper Squid and when it was brought out I really wished I hadnt. Most of the squid had no breading on it, and was so overcooked and tough that I left most of it on the plate uneaten. When asked if everything was okay both of us at the table commented on how there was no breading on the squid and it was tough, and the response was "so all good". No not all good. The chips were also less than impressive. For a brilliant fish and chips, Ocean Fish and Chips in Stirling. This will learn me for trying somewhere different.

Disappointed, 30, United Kingdom

Added : 13 December 2009 00:51

ON A RECENT VISIT TO STONEHAVEN I HAD THE MISFORTUNE TO PURCHASE ONE OF THE WORST FISH SUPPERS I HAVE EVER HAD FROM SANDY'S IN MARKET SQUARE.THE FISH WAS POOR QUALITY ,VERY THIN AND TASTELESS.THE BATTER WAS VERY THICK ,DRY AND A VERY UNUSUAL SHADE OF ORANGE.I WOULD DEFFINATELY NOT RECOMEND SANDY'S TO ANYONE!

JAMES, 33, United Kingdom

Added : 13 January 2010 20:48

What about the "wee chippy" in Gourock? My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

Johnnie Walker, 73, Canada

Added : 18 January 2010 20:49

I'm surprised the "Newington Traditional Fish Bar" on South Clerk Street in Edinburgh isn't mentioned here - was a favourite of mine during my student days.

Ross Mawdsley, 25, United Kingdom

Added : 23 January 2010 16:28

Brig Cafe in Dunfermline, Fife, near the train station. Special Fish supper is superb and would seriously recommend it to anyone visiting/passing through. Real Treat!!!

Graham Cochrane, 29, United Kingdom

Added : 23 January 2010 16:28

Brig Cafe in Dunfermline, Fife, near the train station. Special Fish supper is superb and would seriously recommend it to anyone visiting/passing through. Real Treat!!!

Graham Cochrane, 29, United Kingdom

Added : 03 February 2010 21:21

Tried the "wee hurrie" in Troon and the monkfish and the haddock were both delicious. Our other favourite f&c is Robinson Crusoe in Lower Largo, sit in and enjoy.

Billy, 51, United Kingdom

Added : 20 February 2010 12:36

Try the van at Nethy Bridge! I have tried the rest-Anstruther (all three on the front!), Wee Chippie in Troon, Pitenweem, Stonehaven, Bervie to name a few but Nethy---out of this world.

Iain Bell, 60, United Kingdom

Added : 26 March 2010 10:57

Wee Hurry?, it was RUBBISH!, very smokey/dirty oil smelling shop, staff wandering about like they had been hit with a stun grenade. Best Chippie is BARASSIE CHIPPIE, just along the road a bit further, crisp dry F&C!!. Wee Hurry is totally overrated or has went VERY downhill since the other reviews.

Sam The Skull, 40, United Kingdom

Added : 02 April 2010 18:28

Just back from the Wee Hurrie in Troon and it was the best fish and chips I have ever tasted! Our first visit and we will definitely be back! No smell at all, staff very friendly and efficient!

Jojo, 26, United Kingdom

Added : 13 April 2010 05:21

Murray's Chippy has the best batter I've ever tasted, and he does deep fried pineapple rings! I've tried fish and chips all over Scotland and Murray's mobile chippy that tours Fife is the best in the business.

Emily, 27, Canada

Added : 26 April 2010 10:46

wee hurrie in troon is amazing! barassie is disgusting. staff were very friendly, couldnt be nicer

Jan, 18, United Kingdom

Added : 23 May 2010 15:37

Just visited The Wee Hurry in Troon, Fiancee had Haddock & Chips seved with a lemon slice and tub of what I think is home made tartare sauce. I had Monkfish with chips. Really beautiful, I never had anything so nice from a chip shop before as good as this. The chunky chips are a must (like potato wedges). Next time You in the Troon waiting to go for The P&O ferry to Larne, get there early and sample the delights at the old SEACAT ferry terminal in Troon Harbour. Scottish seafood cuisine at it's very best!

Wiliam Long, 42, United Kingdom

Added : 25 May 2010 07:59

Well wee went to the wee hurrie in troon on sunday and the fish was delicious didnt enjoy the chips much but would reccomend the fish.

pam, 25, United Kingdom

Added : 27 May 2010 17:54

i dont know why this chipee hasnt been mentioned but gullane superfry is the best ive ever had while living in scotland ,the food is amazing especially the pizzas/pasta i never tasted anything like them anywhere else the baldy chef dont remember his name always smiling his food is the best .

annemarie 30, 30, United Kingdom

Added : 28 May 2010 09:58

WEE HURRIE IN TROON IS THE BEST FISH AND CHIP SHOP IN THE WORLD!!!!!

Dunno, 0, Afghanistan

Added : 10 June 2010 18:24

The silvery tay in Dundee. everything is made fresh for you and always tastes amazing!

sarah, 21, United Kingdom

Added : 24 June 2010 13:03

The Happy Haggis in Aviemore is really good for fish and chips and value for money as well

Pam, 44, United Kingdom

Added : 24 June 2010 23:26

If you are heading north, stop off at the Trawler in Golspie on the A9 in Sutherland. Beautiful fresh haddock, light crispy batter, twice-fried chips. Spotlessly clean, very friendly. All that the perfect "chippy" should be!

Stuart Godwin, 57, United Kingdom

Added : 06 July 2010 15:11

Does anyone know of a good f/c shop in Tollcross, Glasgow that will deliver?? Want to send some as a birthday gift. Thanks

senga, 65, United States

Added : 21 July 2010 09:42

I live in England now but come back every year and the trip would never be the same if we did not stop off at The Royal Cafe in Annan for our first taste of SCOTTISH F & C. Most people driving north just by-pass the town, but its worth the visit. The Haggis Suppper is also great.

Doreen Edgington, 60, United Kingdom

Added : 21 July 2010 18:52

Sandros chip shop in Johnstone unbeatable for fish and chips-certainly better than the Anstruther which isvery expensive and only OK.

Lisa, 38, United Kingdom

Added : 31 July 2010 17:29

The Real Food Cafe, Tyndrum. The best fish & ships ever. Also a really varied menu if fish isn't your thing and amazing home baking. WOW!!!

Jan, 40, United Kingdom

Added : 19 August 2010 00:36

The aberlady chip shop has just reopened under the new name 'sole kitchen'. It is probably the best fish supper I have ever tasted, but the pleasant staff and the complimentary homemade tartar sauce just made our day out. We were also given a sample of the crannachan ice cream, very tasty but we just didn't have room, thanks for The sample and we will buy one next time we are passing.

Sarah Brown, 54, United Kingdom

Added : 24 August 2010 14:27

Best fish and chips EVER are from the Tailend - one in Leith (Edinburgh) and one in St Andrews.

Jacqui Durie, 44, United Kingdom

Added : 13 September 2010 07:35

The NEWINGTON TRADITIONAL FISH BAR in Edinburgh is the best fish I have ever tasted. I had the fish of the week, cooked right in front of me. The batter was more resonate of a tempera style - extremly light. The chips too were cooked to order - crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. None of the food was greasy in the slightest. They seemed to be doing some renovation downstairs and I was informed they are going to be opening a restaurant. I for one will be one of their first customers when this is opened.

Willie McCullock, 27, United Kingdom

Added : 13 September 2010 08:20

The Newington traditional Fish Bar in Edinburgh is a must. Best Fish and Chips I have ever had. I had the Fish of the week. The batter was so light and crispy - more resonate of tempura style. The Chips too were cooked to order crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. They were doing renovations downstairs and I was informed they are opening a restaurant. This will surely be a massive hit as they have the formula for success. Absolutely brilliant!!