Best Chip Shop in Scotland (nominations)

[starfish]

The Anstruther Fish Bar. Often far too busy for relaxed eating in atmosphere, but great for taking away and eating at the sea shore (if you don't mind queueing!)

Spent several holidays as a kid in Crail & this was the nearest chippy. I do remember it being very good though.
Favourite chippy in Glasgow would probably be Elio's in Shawlands.

Oh & forgot The Unique in Calder Street.

 

[pogofish]

A strong, contender has arisen in the Quayside (formerly Hornblowers) Chipper in Gourdon. Despite the change in operators, the new guys have kept things much the same - Absolutely superb fish and a small good quality menu of other products done unusually in lightly spicy/crispy breadcrumbs and superb chips.

Here's the Chicken Fillets I had earlier tonight:

In their smart little cafe overlooking the harbour:

 

[Corax]

The Rose Street Fry was good at two in the morning when I lived in Edinburgh.

 

[gosub]

Tail End Leith Walk (no fags though)

 

[pogofish]

IME, most Scottish chippers stopped selling fags and a lot of other stuff they used to sell back when they revised the licencing/food hygiene laws, defining the types of premisis and what they coud sell from them more strictly.

 

[Sue]

IME, most Scottish chippers stopped selling fags and a lot of other stuff they used to sell back when they revised the licencing/food hygiene laws, defining the types of premisis and what they coud sell from them more strictly.

That was always one of those English/Scottish cultural difference things.

 

[gosub]

IME, most Scottish chippers stopped selling fags and a lot of other stuff they used to sell back when they revised the licencing/food hygiene laws, defining the types of premisis and what they coud sell from them more strictly.

most of them in Leith still do, good money in it

 

[danny la rouge]

most of them in Leith still do, good money in it

There's not good money in retailing fags. Most retailers only sell them because the next one does and they fear customers will go there instead and buy their chips (or whatever) there too. (There is a good mark up on food).

 

[gosub]

There's not good money in retailing fags. Most retailers only sell them because the next one does and they fear customers will go there instead and buy their chips (or whatever) there too. (There is a good mark up on food).

I imagine half have avoided duty

 

[danny la rouge]

I imagine half have avoided duty

Ah. In that case they'll have a better mark up.

 

[Sue]

What about booze?

 

[gosub]

What about booze?

No point in Edinburgh take out curfew is 10 no matter where.

 

[Sue]

No point in Edinburgh take out curfew is 10 no matter where.

That certainly never used to stop them...

 

[gosub]

That certainly never used to stop them...

More likely to get busted for that than hooky fags, and most pubs shut about same time as chippies

 

[The Boy]

Plenty Chippies in Edinburgh sell booze. And they'll deliver too.

 

[friedaweed]

The Golden Fry Brora

They've only had one bad review. Probably Sassenachs lost on their way to Whitby

“Disgusting!”

Reviewed 12 August 2013 via mobile
My family and I happened to pass here starving after a hectic weekend. We stopped here hoping on some at least average chippy meals and got a heap of rubbish! My wife and I had fish suppers. The batter was greasy, and sticky and the chips were undercooked and disgusting! I didn't even want my kids to touch theirs - greasy and below average. There was a restaurant and I can't speak for it but sort this place out!

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doch179, Owner at The golden fry, responded to this review, 18 October 2013
We apologise that you did not enjoy your dinner and we have no idea why it was so bad?? all our batter is home made and our chips are fresh every day.
it was a shame you did not take it back in to us and it would of been changed over straight away, but the next time you are passing bye if I can tempt you and your family in for some food it will be on the house.
once again we are sorry for the inconvenience
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Disgusting! - The golden fry, Brora Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor

 

[pogofish]

Took my mother to the Quayside after her hospital appointment yesterday. Splendid again - She had the lemon sole, which in her opinion was "superb"

 

[heinous seamus]

A strong, contender has arisen in the Quayside (formerly Hornblowers) Chipper in Gourdon. Despite the change in operators, the new guys have kept things much the same - Absolutely superb fish and a small good quality menu of other products done unusually in lightly spicy/crispy breadcrumbs and superb chips.

Here's the Chicken Fillets I had earlier tonight:

In their smart little cafe overlooking the harbour:

I will be partaking in early June

 

[heinous seamus]

I will be partaking in early June

I had a very good Scotch egg while I was here:

I also had a good fish supper at Mackays of Eyemouth last weekend. Tasty ice cream for afters too!

I can also recommend a trip to Corvi's in Bo'ness. Get there early though, they close at 6:30ish! Lots of folk rave about the 'broon fish' ( battered smoked haddock) however it's a bit strong for my taste. The plain old battered haddock is very good though.

 

[pogofish]

I was quite impressed with Dinnies on the green in Aboyne recently - They opened around Christmas, with an ice cream shop round the side.

On the strength of my first visit they are very good indeed - Fish was great and their steak pies were almost to Nevis Bakery standard!