We traveled over 10,000 miles in Scotland to find the best fish and chips in Scotland. And I think we’ve found them!
Visiting Scotland wouldn’t be complete without having fish and chips. Though fish and chips are thought to have originated in London, there are multiple award-winning chippies throughout Scotland.
After living in Scotland for over two years, most of that time being in a van traveling around the country, we’ve had fish and chips nearly everywhere imaginable.
From the north to the south, east to the west, the Inner and Outer Hebrides, and up into Shetland, these are the best fish and chip in Scotland.
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Top 3 Best Fish and Chips Shops in Scotland
- Anstruther Fish Bar
- Frankie’s Fish and Chips
- Oban Fish and Chips
Anstruther Fish Bar | Near St. Andrews
42-44 Shore Street
Anstruther, Scotland
KY10 3AQ
Find it here on Google | 56.22219, -2.69788
When Jay was in St. Andrews for five weeks all his coworkers kept telling him he had to try fish and chips at Anstruther Fish Bar. Being only 20 minutes away from St. Andrews, Jay tried it once, and couldn’t resist going back.
When we took our family there, we waited in line for nearly an hour, with kids, and man was it worth it. The fish and chips really do live up to all the hype, and are SO worth the wait! And even better they’re served with bread, butter, and a cup of tea!
This is 1.5 hours away from Edinburgh, but the drive makes it worth it to find the best chippy in Edinburgh… even though it’s not really in the city! Trust us, it’s worth the drive/train ride!
Frankie’s Fish & Chips | Brae, Shetland
Brae, Shetland
ZE2 9QJ
Find Frankie’s on Google Here | 60.39316, -1.35086
You’ve got to travel far to get to Frankie’s Fish and Chips, but if you’re in Shetland it’s an absolute must!
Frankie’s Fish & Chips has won numerous awards and has even been voted the best fish and chips in the UK!
They make a brilliant homemade tartar sauce and their scampi is really lovely too! The fish is fresh every day, and they even display what boat the fish came from!
Absolutely fabulous meal and huge portions!
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Oban Fish and Chips | Oban
116 George Street
Oban, UK
PA34 5NT
Find Oban Fish and Chips on Google Here | 56.4162, -5.47292
Everyone raves about fish and chips in Oban. In fact, most people will say you have to visit Oban to have some of the best fish and chips in Scotland, however, our first two times to Oban we were so disappointed.
The fish and chips we had did not live up to our expectations! It wasn’t until our last time in Oban that we found the fish and chip shop everyone raves about, “Oban Fish and Chips”, and we were completely blown away by how dang good they were.
We both got a fish supper at night, and then went back the next day to grab another before heading out of town – they were that good!
Something about that rapeseed oil they use to fry the fish and the homemade tartar sauce is absolutely drool-worthy! Just make sure you visit the “Oban Fish and Chips Shop”, not one of the others in town.
{Traveler’s Tip… Ask for their homemade tartar sauce. Way better than the prepackaged, and oh, so stinking good!}
The Best Fish And Chips In Scotland On The Map
The Top Fish and Chips in Scotland in Closing
We honestly can’t tell you how many times we’ve gotten fish and chips. And while we’re not experts in the field, after having fish and chips all over Scotland, these really are the best three fish and chips in Scotland.
And better yet, all of these are proper award-winning chip shops too. You can click on any of the names above to go to their websites to learn of the multiple awards each chippy shop has received!
Remember, if getting fish and chips, always get the homemade tartar sauce, and be sure to try some mushy peas too! You won’t regret it either!
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