Honestly, is there anything better than fish and chips? That golden, crispy batter, the flaky, fresh fish inside, piping hot chips straight from the fryer… all wrapped up in paper, still steaming, ready to tuck into—whether you’re sitting by the sea or perched at a bench outside your favourite chippy.
Here in Scotland, fish and chips isn’t just a meal, it’s a bit of a ritual—and one I never get tired of. Locals and visitors all know: when it’s done right, there’s nothing quite like it.
What I love most is that so many chippies here still get their fish straight from Scottish waters—proper North Sea haddock or cod—then fry it up in batter recipes that have been handed down through the family for years. And the places themselves… well, there’s something special about them too.
Whether it’s a wee seaside spot in Anstruther, a Highland family-run gem, or an old-school favourite in the heart of the city, they all serve this classic supper with a lot of pride. No matter where you go, a good fish and chip shop in Scotland feels like home.
Our list below celebrates some of the finest fish and chip shops across the country—perfect for planning your next comfort-food fix, wherever your travels take you in Scotland.
Aberdeenshire
Low’s Traditional Fish and Chips – Unit 4, Westill Shopping Centre, Old Skene Rd, Westhill, Aberdeenshire AB32 6RL – Map
The Bay Fish & Chip Shop – Beach Promenade, Stonehaven AB39 2RD – Map
Argyll and Bute
Oban Fish and Chip Shop & Restaurant – 116 George Street, Oban, Argyll PA34 5NT – Map
Ayrshire & Arran
The Fish Works – 3 The Promenade, Largs KA30 8BG – Map – a family-run business, operated by husband-and-wife team Ross and Tiffany Irvin, who together bring over 40 years of experience in the food industry.
As locals who know Largs inside out, and with the promenade as their daily backdrop, they dreamed of creating a place where both visitors and locals could enjoy fresh, top-quality Scottish seafood in a laid-back setting — and with those unbeatable views across the Firth of Clyde.
Dumfries and Galloway
Moore’s Fish and Chips – Frying since 1977 – 254 King Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1HA – Map
Edinburgh and Lothians
Berties Proper Fish and Chips – “Our new Restaurant & Bar situated on Victoria Street serving our speciality Proper Fish & Chips as well as contemporary twists on the traditional chip shop experience” – 9 Victoria Street, Edinburgh. EH1 2HE – Map
The Fishmarket – “Only the freshest, sustainable fish and seafood from today’s catch will ever be on our menu” – 23A Pier Place, Newhaven, Edinburgh EH6 4LP – Map
Super Fry – 3 Rosebery Place, Main Street, Gullane EH31 2AN – Map
Super Fry – Longniddry – 29 Links Road, Longniddry EH32 0NH – Map
North Berwick Fry & Diner – Map
Fife
Anstruther Fish Bar and Restaurant – The highest standards of freshness, quality, cleanliness and sustainability have made Anstruther Fish Bar and Restaurant a favourite destination for food lovers – Map
The Fish Hoose – “All the produce is sourced sustainably with premium quality in mind. Where the menu says home-cooked, it is just that, prepared and cooked on the premises” – Main Street, Thornton, Fife KY1 4AQ – Map
Cromars Classic Fish and Chips – “We pride ourselves on our quality, local produce, which is all homemade to order by our experienced chefs and delightfully served by our fantastic team” – 1 Union St, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9PQ – Map
Highlands
The Trawler – Restaurant and Takeaway – Main Street, Golspie, Sutherland KW10 6TG – Map
The Seaforth – “The Seaforth ‘Chippy’ is famous for our excellent fish and chips and was even BBC Radio 4’s ‘Takeaway of the Year’. We source our fish from sustainable stocks and make our chips fresh every day” – Quay Street, Ullapool, IV26 2UE – Map
Moray
Fochabers Fish Bar – Number 1 Fish and Chip Takeaway in Scotland 2017 (Seafish) – Map
Portknockie Chip Shop – near Portknockie’s picturesque harbour and the famous Bow Fiddle Rock – Map
Perth and Kinross
The Chippy – Athole Street, Coupar Angus – Map
Shetland
Frankie’s Fish & Chips – The UK’s most northerly fish and chip shop sourcing premium and sustainable Shetland seafood – Brae, Shetland, ZE2 9QJ – Map
West Dumbartonshire
Palombo’s of Balloch – “Our specialty of course are all things fish. We source all our fish, like other products, very carefully and only accept the freshest and tastiest produce” – 40 Balloch Road, Balloch, West Dunbartonshire G83 8LE – Map