16 of the Best Fish & Chip Shops in Scotland

Alasdair Peoples ·June 14, 2023Reading time: 4 minutes

Scotland is the perfect place for a fish supper by the sea on a beautiful summer’s night. We’ve found you 16 spots to enjoy the best fish and chips in Scotland.

  1. Anstruther Fish Bar Fife

    Anstruther Fish Bar

    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 AND CHIPS:

  2. Cromars St Andrews, Fife

    Cromars

    WHY CROMARS?

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

    BEFORE YOUR FISH AND CHIPS:

  3. The Fishmarket Edinburgh

    Royal Yacht Britannia

    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 AND CHIPS:

  4. Tailend St Andrews, Fife and Dundee

    V&A Dundee

    © VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

    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 AND CHIPS:

  5. Quayside Restaurant & Fish Bar Gourdon, Aberdeenshire

    Quayside Restaurant & Fish Bar

    WHY 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 AND CHIPS:

    Key facilities
    • Parking
    • WiFi
  6. The Bay Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

    The Bay Fish & Chips

    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 AND CHIPS:

    Key facilities
    • Parking
    • Level Access
  7. Frankie's Fish & Chips Brae, Shetland

    The Eshaness Cliffs

    WHY FRANKIE’S?

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

    BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR FISH AND CHIPS:

  8. Fochabers Fish Bar Moray

    East Beach is found in Lossiemouth, a seaside town in Moray Speyside

    WHY FOCHABERS FISH BAR?

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

    BEFORE YOUR FISH AND CHIPS:

    • Walk the Speyside Way, a long-distance route from Aviemore to Buckie
  9. Giacopazzi's Eyemouth

    Giacopazzi's, Eyemouth

    WHY GIACOPAZZI’S?

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

    BEFORE YOUR FISH AND 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
    Key facilities
    • Parking
    • Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point
    • Level access to dining room, cafe or restaurant
    • Level Access
    • Accessible toilets
    • WiFi
    • Vegetarian/Vegan
  10. Oban Fish & Chip Shop Argyll

    Oban Harbour and Pulpit Hill seen from McCaigs Tower at dawn

    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 YOUR FISH AND CHIPS:

  11. The Chippy Portree, Isle of Skye

    Portree, Isle of Skye

    © VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

    WHY THE CHIPPY?

    • Right on the harbour with beautiful views

    BEFORE YOUR FISH AND CHIPS:

    • Portree itself is a busy town with plenty of shops, boat cruises and an arts centre
  12. Toberymory Fish & Chip Van Tobermory, Isle of Mull

    Tobermory, Isle of Mull

    © VisitScotland / John Duncan

    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 AND CHIPS:

  13. Catch Fish & Chips Glasgow

    Glasgow

    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 FISH AND CHIPS:

  14. The Fish Works Largs, Ayrshire

    The Fish Works

    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 FISH AND CHIPS:

  15. The Real Food Café Tyndrum

    The Real Food Café

    WHY THE REAL FOOD CAFÉ?

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

    BEFORE YOUR FISH AND CHIPS:

    Key facilities
    • Parking
    • Pets Welcome
    • Accessible Parking Or Drop-off Point
    • Level access to dining room, cafe or restaurant
    • Level Access
    • Accessible toilets
    • WiFi
    • Vegetarian/Vegan
  16. Fish & Chips on The Waterfront Fife

    Fish and Chips on The Waterfront

    WHY FISH AND 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 YOUR FISH AND CHIPS

     

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