16 of the best fish & chip shops in Scotland

Why the Anstruther Fish Bar?

• Multi award-winning
• Finest quality seafood sustainably sourced every morning
• Extensive seafood menu including Scottish haddock, halibut, hake, lemon sole, crab and lobster

Before your fish & chips:

• Explore the Scottish Fisheries Museum
• Take a boat trip to the Isle of May

Why Cromars?

• High quality fresh produce
• Outdoor seating area with canopy and heaters
• Also serve local beers and ales

Before your fish & chips:

• Check out the famous Old Course at St Andrews
• Enjoy a bracing walk along the West Sands beach

Why The Fishmarket?

• Menu includes fish & chips, oysters, langoustines and local beer
• View looks out over fishing boats and a lighthouse to the Forth bridges

Before your fish & chips:

• Take a tour of nearby Royal Yacht Britannia
• Hop on and off the Majestic Edinburgh Bus Tour which stops nearby

Why Tailend?

• Award-winning seafood restaurant with casual dining
• Family-run business for over four generations
• Also offer local delicacy, Arbroath Smokies

Before your fish & chips:

• Visit the V&A Dundee and waterfront area
• Explore Dundee Science Centre

Wy Quayside Fish Bar?

• They use the best of the fresh catch at Catterline, Johnshaven and Gourdon
• A daily specials board to match the seasonal core menu
• Nominated twice at National Fish and Chip Awards 2019

Before your fish & chips:

• Visit the Maggie Law Maritime Museum
• Walk between Inverbervie and Johnshaven

Why The Bay?

• Recommended in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Eatlist
• Focus on local food and sustainable produce
• Try the award-winning fishcakes

Before your fish & chips:

• Explore the stunning Dunnottar Castle
• Check out our Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail itinerary

Why Frankie's?

• Best fish and chip shop in the UK 2015
• Premium and sustainable Shetland seafood

Before and after your fish & chips:

• Take a short walk to Isleburgh chambered cairn or along the dramatic cliffs at Eshaness
• If conditions are right, you might even be able to catch the Northern Lights

Why Fochabers Fish Bar?

• Best fish and chip shop in Scotland 2017
• Family-run traditional shop
• Highest quality produce cooked fresh to order

Before and after your fish & chips:

• Walk the Speyside Way, a long-distance route from Aviemore to Buckie

Why Giacopazzi's?

• Multi award-winning
• Offers both fish and chips and ice cream
• Gluten free fish and chicken available

Before and after your fish & chips:

• Highlights of Eyemouth’s calendar include the Herring Queen Festival in July and the Lifeboat Weekend in August
• The popular Berwickshire Coastal Path passes through Eyemouth en-route from Berwick to St Abbs

Why the Oban Fish & Chip Shop?

• Family-run business in the town centre
• Recommended by Rick Stein
• Specialities include locally caught squat lobsters, house fish pie and salt and pepper squid

Before and after your fish & chips:

• The town itself is home to Oban Distillery and Oban Chocolate Company
• Catch one of the ferries out to the islands for the day

Why The Chippy?

• Right on the harbour with beautiful views

Before and after your fish & chips:

• Portree itself is a busy town with plenty of shops, boat cruises and an arts centre

Why the Fish & Chip Van?

• Only the best quality seafood supplied daily
• Specialities include fresh king scallops
• Once visited by Prince Charles!

Before your fish & chips:

• Tobermory Distillery is just a two minute walk away

Why Catch?

• Three locations in the city – Giffnock, Netherlee and the West End
• Described as posh modern day neighbourhood fish and chip shop
• Menu includes lobster, halibut and langoustine tails

Before and after your fish & chips:

• Explore Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum near the West End shop
• Take a walk in Rouken Glen Country Park near the Giffnock shop
• Visit Linn Park, nature reserve and waterfall, near the Netherlee shop

Why The Fish Works?

• Amazing views from the promenade of Cumbrae, Arran and Bute
• Fresh food, handmade and expertly cooked in a traditional way
• Dedicated to sustainability, using biodegradable packaging, paper bags and wooden forks

Before and after your fish & chips:

• Take the ferry over to Cumbrae
• Enjoy the traditional Waverley paddlesteamer during the summer

Why The Real Food Café?

• Award-winning café
• Uses sustainably sourced fish
• Also offer gluten-free fish & chips

Before and after your fish & chips:

• Walk the West Highland Way which passes through Tyndrum
• Tyndrum is an important transport hub in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

Why Fish & Chips on The Waterfront?

• Taste Our Best approved
• Serve sustainable Scottish haddock as well as an array of chip shop delicacies
• Food available to order via Facebook

Before and after your fish & chips:

• Enjoy the sea breeze at Billow Ness beach
• Find your next favourite tipple at Aeble Cider Shop