Giacopazzis, Eyemouth
9 of the best fish & chip shops in Scotland
There’s no place like Scotland to enjoy a fish supper by the water on a beautiful summer’s night.
1. Cromars in St Andrews, Fife
At Cromars, you can enjoy fresh local produce, carefully prepared and cooked to order. Relax in the outdoor seating area with canopy and heaters for year-round comfort and try a selection of local beers and ales alongside your meal.
Make the most of your trip:
Take a stroll through the historic streets of St Andrews and pop into some of its charming independent shops and cafés, or feel the soft sand underfoot on a walk along the windswept West Sands Beach. This town breathes history so dive into the past at the towering ruins of St Andrews Cathedral or step through the remaining thick stone walls of the once formidable St Andrews Castle.
Cromars Fish & Chips
2. The Bay in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire
Right at the seafront in the coastal town of Stonehaven, The Bay offers local food and sustainably sourced produce, proudly supporting Scottish suppliers. Go for classic fish and chips or try the award-winning smoked haddock fishcakes, a customer favourite.
Make the most of your trip:
Don’t miss the dramatic clifftop ruins of Dunnottar Castle just south of Stonehaven. Perched on a headland high above the North Sea, this is one of Scotland's most spectacular historic landmarks. Visit late on a summer’s evening to catch the sunset dipping the majestic ruins in a golden glow.
Stonehaven is a charming village which lies on the north east coast
3. Giacopazzi's in Eyemouth, Scottish Borders
Right on the Scottish east coast, this multi award-winning fish and chip shop serves quality food with a focus on great taste. Fancy dessert after your fish and chips? Head next door to Giacopazzi’s Gelato and choose from a variety of flavours of authentic Italian gelato and sorbet.
Make the most of your trip:
Follow the Berwickshire Coastal Path around Eyemouth for a breath of fresh air and to work up an appetite. If you head south, cast your eyes over the towering cliffs descending steeply towards the North Sea. To the north, follow the clifftop walk to sandy Coldingham Bay and watch surfers tame the waves, or head even further to the charming coastal village of St Abbs.
Plan a walk on the Berwickshire Coastal Path
Two children eating fish and chips at Giacopazzi's
4. The Fishmarket in Edinburgh
Located directly opposite Newhaven harbour, take your pick from a menu featuring fish and chips, fresh oysters, langoustines and local beer. Soak up stunning waterfront views across the harbour while you eat, with fishing boats, a lighthouse and the iconic Forth Bridges in the distance.
Make the most of your trip:
Step aboard the historic Royal Yacht Britannia, berthed in Leith, and picture royal life at sea as you wander through plush state apartments and crew quarters spread across five decks. Just along the road waits the unique vertical Port of Leith Distillery, where you can join whisky experiences and enjoy the taste of Scotland with fantastic panoramic views from the top-floor bar.
The Fishmarket, Newhaven
5. Frankie's Fish & Chips in Brae, Shetland
The northernmost chippy in the UK is the place to go for premium Shetland seafood with a focus on quality and sustainable sourcing. Find a seat on the sea-view balcony and enjoy the freshest flavours from the surrounding seas.
Make the most of your trip:
Go for an unforgettable walk along the dramatic Eshaness Cliffs. This part of the Shetland coast is peppered with towering sea stacks and impressive arches. Watch the white spray of the waves as they crash against the rock below and keep an eye out for a variety of seabirds that call this wild landscape home.
The Eshaness Cliffs
6. Anstruther Fish Bar in Anstruther, Fife
The Anstruther Fish Bar has won multiple awards and is widely regarded as one of Scotland's premier fish and chip restaurants. Each morning, they source the finest quality seafood for their extensive menu featuring everything from Scottish haddock to lobster.
Make the most of your visit:
From April to September, hop on a boat and take the short trip from Anstruther to the Isle of May, a national nature reserve in the Firth of Forth. The clifftop paths take you around the island to see the seabirds returning to this very spot every year, among them guillemots, razorbills and puffins. Watch the charmingly clumsy landing of a puffin with a beak full of sand eels or admire elegant gannets as they fearlessly dive into the sea to find their next meal.
Anstruther Fish Bar, Fife
7. Deli-Ca-Sea in Ullapool, Highlands
Just around the corner from the ferry terminal in Ullapool, Deli-Ca-Sea put a focus on quality and sustainability that you will taste in every bite of their award-winning fish supper. You can also pop into their seafood café next door to choose from a variety of fresh seafood dishes including Cullen Skink, seafood sandwiches and scallop rolls.
Make the most of your visit:
Head south-east and visit Corrieshalloch Gorge, a spectacular gorge cut into the landscape by glacial meltwater over thousands of years. Follow the path through woodland to reach a suspension bridge where you can gaze down at the River Droma rushing through the gorge in a series of mesmerising waterfalls. Walk a bit further until you reach a cantilevered viewing platform and take a moment to appreciate the amazing view of the gorge, the waterfalls and the Victorian suspension bridge.
Ullapool
8. Oban Fish & Chip Shop in Oban, Argyll
This family-run fish and chip shop in the heart of Oban comes with a recommendation for its quality seafood from Rick Stein, the renowned chef and food writer. Enjoy fresh specialities including battered local king scallops and salt and pepper squid.
Make the most of your trip:
Oban is a town of many flavours. Visit Oban Distillery, one of the oldest and smallest in all of Scotland. Join a tour to find out more about traditional whisky distilling and try their coastal single malt whisky. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss the Oban Chocolate Company and watch the chocolatiers masterfully create heavenly delicacies before you indulge in a sweet treat or two in the café.
Oban Harbour and Pulpit Hill seen from McCaigs Tower at dawn
9. Tobermory Fish & Chip Van on the Isle of Mull
This fish and chip van in the colourful harbour town of Tobermory serves the best quality seafood, freshly supplied each day. It’s a favourite stop that has even been visited by King Charles III. Apart from delicious fish and chips, you can also try local specialities including mussels and Isle of Mull scallops.
Make the most of your trip:
Get a taste of the island’s whisky heritage at Tobermory Distillery and enjoy the famous view over the harbour to the colourful houses lining the waterfront. Follow one of the many walking trails to explore the varied island landscape at your own pace or take the ferry to neighbouring Iona for day of strolling along pristine beaches and experiencing the sacred serenity of Iona Abbey.
Visit the Tobermory Fish & Chip Van
Tobermory on the Isle of Mull