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Are The UK's BEST FISH & CHIPS in SCOTLAND Anstruther Fish Bar

by The MacMaster

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Published 12 Jan 2022

Are Scottish Fish and Chips better than English Fish & Chips? Well we are in Anstruther at The World Famous Anstruther Fish bar in Anstruther Scotland. Fish and Chip shop of the year for decades. Voted The Best Fish and Chips in The UK and Great Britain to find out if they really are as good as people say. Here's The MacMaster and his review of The Best Fish & Chip Shop in The UK. Visit Anstruther Fish Bar Online... https://www.anstrutherfishbar.co.uk/ Follow me on Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/ukmacmaster/ Follow me on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/themacmaster You can get your MacMaster Merch Here… https://teespring.com/stores/the-macmasters-store To make a donation to the channel... paypal.me/themacmaster

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@natalieshark2 years ago My boyfriend and i just left this place after yourwe loved it! The lady said that the table we were sat at was the same table you sat in. She remembered you! 4
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@Ryan-so2fe2 years ago Spotted myself in the video in the grey jumper sitting behind you by the window haha! Had almost the exact same meal as you and as expected it was unreal. . ...Expand 6
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@simonadkins99292 years ago If darren john was there hed be in the turkish barbers next door having a turkish hot towel shave with a splash of creed for good measure. 24
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@KerryWaldrip2 years ago It' s obvious the owners are proud and willing to put in the good work. God bless them and you do a great job at making me feel like i was there for a hot second. This is now on my bucket list. 3
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@mmmoroi2 years ago Last time i went to anstruther, there was a long queue in front of this place. Unlike some of the " award wining" chippies where employees tend . ...Expand 4
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@uksunshinekid9922 years ago The coastal area of that section of fife is called the east neuk. It is absolutely beautiful in the summer. 3
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@fitzeireann2 years ago Fish and chips looked great! Glad you made the road trip to scotland, please come back and do morelet the cold put you off! 2
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@terryboy12352 years ago I was there in the summer & its the best fish & chips ive ever had & the place was cued right down the street, great video btw. 6
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@andymullaney15942 years ago Am from england, west yorkshire so a area that does great fish n chips, never had scottish fish n chips, but my opinion, scotland grow the best potatoes . ...Expand 4
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@jamesmcdougall20332 years ago Lee i' ve been to both and for me the anstruther fish bar is so much better than the wee chippie. I felt at the wee chippie it was all batter with hardly any fish in. Glad you enjoyed it, its my favourite one. 4
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@lindascotland2 years ago Anstruther fish bar is fantastic, can' t be beaten. The queue in the summer is round the corner and away up the wee lane. Glad you loved it lee. 3
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@theboydr2 years ago The chippy just along from this one is also great. 4
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@uksunshinekid9922 years ago Been there many times. Delicious. Pronounced anstru-ther. The th is like the not a hard t. 4
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@rosestevenson22392 years ago It all looked great but i was disappointed that it was not on a plate. Safe journey home. 3
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@mjt81992 years ago I' m on the fence about not plating the meal but the advantage is that if you can' t finish it you can just box it up and take it away with you. 4
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@fenners1290last year You would love the waterfront, north shields fish quay. Many happy memories with my let grandparents when i was younger. 2
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@garethvaughan4262 years ago They looked amazing lee, as soon as i saw the curry sauce i knew it would be a winner (looked a bit like irish curry) my favourite. 2
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@hooper16052 years ago Thumbs up mate, new to the channel and just subscribed. I always enjoy a good fish and chips review. We got some real nice fish and chips down here in . ...Expand 2
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@Ray.3882 years ago Chippy in gullane ( just before north berwick ) well worth a visit. Made myself hungry thinking about that. 3
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@fayemarie77412 years ago I have been following you for so long, through the good and sad times. On 54. 0 foodies, so well deserved.
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@andrewrevans84962 years ago Looks stunning! And a decent portion as well
though id deduct a mark for the lack of proper plates. 2
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@happyfoody18642 years ago That looked fantastic, beautiful bubbly batter, chips looked perfect.
they do everything perfectly.
i got some amazing steak and haggis you really need to get some.
gotta love the scott' s they have nailed so many foods, even indian/chinese curries etc.
i really need to go there.
only ever been to edinburgh.
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@catsofyoutube650210 months ago Great video pal. You are such a tonic to so many people. You always lift me with your positive vibes.
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@MartynJoseph19702 years ago Excellent video - its not even 11am and youve made me want a fish supper i agree anstruther fish bar is excellent but there are others throughout the uk. . ...Expand 2
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@livingoffgridinscotland2 years ago That looked amazing
you could tell by the colour of the curry sauce it would be tasty
nice light batter too. 2
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@mattitbens2 years ago We have three types of tea for each stage of the day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) they' re called in bru, irn bru and irn bru. 1
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@helgabullabong2 years ago I' m in cheshire but watching this i wanted to jump in the car and head straight up there! They look delicious! 1
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@Superbokka2 years ago Those mushy peas looked perfect but the curry sauce perhaps a shade too dark for my taste. The fish and chips looked excellent and the homemade tartare . ...Expand 2
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@lesleyriseam12822 years ago I have been to both when i looked into both chippies. Neither was busy in february.
i enjoyed the wee chippy better.
but the view from the ansthuther chippy is sublime. Never been in main season.
theres also a michelin star restaurant in the area called the cave. It also specialises in seafood. I would love to go. ...Expand 2
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@gerardmcsheaffrey54302 years ago Thank u lee. For coming too scotland so glad u loved the fish and chips. I cheered wen u gave it a 10. Very proud u said our fish and chips are best. From . ...Expand
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@lakmeister2 years ago Looked nice. That curry looked more indian than chipshop or chinese! I loved scotland myself and the people are nice.
good vlog lee. 3
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@blairedwards60252 years ago We prefer the wee chippy, probably because you can be served quicker in the summer as all the tourists queue along the road! Both however excellent! When . ...Expand 2
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@angelagregory34752 years ago That all looked lovely.
i' m from yorkshire where all the decent fish and chip shops are. Has to be haddock for me and cooked in beef dripping. i now live in widnes. I challenge you to come to widnes to find a decent chippy.
i guarantee you won' t find one.
absolutely diabolical. ...Expand 3
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@thomasraden2 years ago In lesund, norway we claim to have the best fish n chips there is. There are three ones -fast food at brosundet, Here it is served with mayo or aioli and a slice of lemon. With mashed green peas of course. ...Expand 2
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@bl13742 years ago The wee chippy just along the road is actually the best i was there yesterday with the sun shining, 5 degrees and it felt like -10 absolutely baltic. 1
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@alexstean35552 years ago Had a road trip to anstruther yesterday and a visit to the wee chippy, have to say it was way superior to your serving. Served on plates, pot of tea, bread, . ...Expand 2
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@alexmalcolm55772 years ago As a wee lad my parents rented a b & b in anster. Knocked about there for 30 years. Even bought a house in a fisherman row behind the main street. i guess the ice cream parlour comes from the shop to the left side which sold ice cream, candies, news papers, etc way back 60 years ago. ...Expand 1
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@GusMac61292 years ago Lots of these chippers get endless awards, there are so many competitions that are open for entry, for all sorts of stuff. A bit deceiving if you ask me. 1. The bay. Stonehaven.
2. Fochabers fish bar, fochabers.
3. The fish works, largs.
4. The wee chippy, anstruther. You picked the wrong one)
5. The alyth fish bar, alyth.
notable mention for england. Porthleven fish bar. ...Expand 3
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@lemmy98092 years ago Looked nice mac. You should ask for a large fish lightly battered. I not to keen on thick crunchy batter. But each to there own of course. And smothered with lashings of non brewed condiment. Fush needs vinegar mm. 2
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@stephaniewhite95262 years ago Its so cool it says on the menu it says how the batter is a top secret recipe - what a great review and i have loved these scottish videos.
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@absolutelyamazing4942 years ago Really enjoyed your scotland roadtrip. I can' t help feeling there is a lot more to come. Please do return as soon as poss and explore more, hopefully . ...Expand
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@markwestwood33392 years ago I was looking forward to going there last year but our holiday was 3 days before scotland travel restrictions were lifted, but i plan to go there one day. . ...Expand 1
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@derekwilson44532 years ago Great vlog and glad that you enjoyed your time in scotland loved your fish and chips in anstruther.
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@elainemiller54072 years ago Very proud to be scottish, so glad you gave the anstruther chippie 10/10 its looked so yummy might go there over the weekend. Next time lee come up in the summer and taste the ice cream. 21
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@vincentconnell64927 months ago As someone who has visited anstruther yearly for over 45 years this is the best fish and chips in the uk. The people who continously say the wee chippie . ...Expand 1
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@euan94stewart2 years ago That is the best chippy in the uk, brilliant part of scotland the location as well st andrews beautiful as well close to anstruther. 2
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@Dom-zr9zu2 years ago Pickled onions and eggs that takes me back to school days. 2
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@peteracton15152 years ago Its a 10 looked really fresh, light batter, all great and homemade tartar sauce. 2
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@stevenmcgowan302 years ago Drove all the way to anstruther last year but it was closed, so went to the wee chippy instead. It was amazing and the best fish n chips i had tasted. . ...Expand 4
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@gracielou81102 years ago Where' s me plate! But bang on the food chips & fish looked delish the score of ten with the dj scoring off the charts big thumbs up from me. 2
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@munnjean2 years ago The duchess of cornwall enjoyed a quick takeaway from this chippy, we tried a good number of fish suppers from different outlets ( ayr to inverness ) id="hidden28" and the anstruther fish bar we thought was the best. A close second was the west end cafe in rothesay, isle of bute, i' ve really enjoyed the clips you have posted, very interesting with simple honest reviews, great job! Delighted that you made it to anstruther. A bit chilly back in scotland i hear, by the way, why the price difference? The menu board shows haddock and chips 7. 95, you are charged 10. 65, tartare sauce ( homemade or not ) should be part and parcel of the price, of course it should be included. Charging 1. 30 for tartare sauce is nothing but a cash grab. ...Expand
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@jameswillison22202 years ago Good man now lets go try the wee hurries tempura prawns then haddock n chips amazing n delicious. 3
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@Graeme.Anderson2 years ago I have been to both chippys in anstruther and they are both really nice. I think the wee chippy is better value for money thats the only difference. 2
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@smach24me2 years ago I agree, its a 10. Been there twice. Everything we had was 1st class. The freshest fish, great curry sauce too. 1
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@richardpatterson90862 years ago The wee chippy further along the harbour just beats it. Fish in both is amazing but the wee chippy is less rushed and on proper plates! If the fish bar is queued out go along to the wee chippy! 2
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@MrScotia4 months ago 10/10 for the anstruther fish bar, 3/10 for your pronunciation of anstruther lol. Great review and coming from the clyde cost, i would say scotland probably . ...Expand
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@lucyvanpelt64702 years ago Hello lee, im enjoying all of your videos very much! You are quite entertaining and fun to watch! Cheers from vegas! 1
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@Ritchiemac19612 years ago Glad you enjoyed your time in scotland, your fish and chips looked so yummy, shame about the weather. Going to give it a 10. Will definitely try this place in the near future only 58miles from where i stay.
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@stevethepom2 years ago Looked pretty good my only quibble would be if i am eating in the restaurant i would be expecting my meal on a proper plate not a takeaway box! 1
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@stevehull91322 years ago Been to the anstruther fish bar several times when we lived in scotland for a fish supper. Easily the best we have had from both sides of the border. 1
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@carradalebear8402 years ago Great to sea a fantastic fish supper in bonnie scotland that will always be british. 4
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@gloryguyful2 years ago Tried both and i cantordunno, its landed in the morning and on your plate in thefresh and tasty. 2
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@Gothic552 years ago Looks like a sold too. There are several different scottish tea blend to reflect wonderful soft water. Y favourite is thompson punjani.
10 out of ten. Good value too.
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@andrewwilliams26352 years ago We need more food reveiws like this really enjoyed this. 1
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@dazzap73682 years ago You have never heard of the world famous scottish blend pyramid tea bags lol. 3
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@robbothegreat13682 years ago Was up there last summer, great fish & chips - definately 10/10. Beautiful part of the world too. Lovely places for f&c in st andrews just up the . ...Expand 1
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@johnwindle63782 years ago Looked very nice, especially the batter on the fish. Agree on the chips, i thought they could have done with a couple of more minutes, but you said they were spot on - 9/10. Nice vlog, thanks.
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@Wetthewhistle2 years ago Great review lee, ive only ever tried the wee chippy but ill need to try here the next time.
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@colinraine82452 years ago Looked really great lee, thought the batter looked a bit soft but you said it was ok 10 from me. Saying that i' ve just changed to 9. 5 because i' ve looked at the photos of the wee chippy and they look fantastic. 1
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@ruthbashford31762 years ago That fish & chips looked absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. 1
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@leetronics2 years ago Pickled eggs with ready salted crisps. I use to put them in the bag with a sprinkle of vinegar. Oh happy days. Great vlog as always.
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@kkrispy2009P2 years ago Lovely lee thanks 4 sharing your ev journey and reviews.
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@marksanderson88272 years ago Locals pronounce it ainster. Had a great weekend up there and also some good fish n jockeys whips. Excellent gluten free batter also! Fish suppers all round. 2
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@billmagowan14922 years ago That all looked a solid 10 right enough i was salivating looking at itwent to my local chippy last night after your last vlog and the bloody place was c . ...Expand
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@kevinfairley14232 years ago Lee well deserved /10 there been many times the wee chippy and waterfront are great aswell. East neuk done great here. When you back up in better weather try trip 2 st andrew' s. 1
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@kevintodd6622 years ago Need to head further north to place called forfar, just north of dundee and have your self a forfar bridie. There are two shops that make them saddlers . ...Expand 2
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@chrischadwick30792 years ago Little bit offside but my thai lady makes superb chrispy chips & battered cod after a few trials she got it as i like it.
come to pattaya. 2
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@anthonymilner18512 years ago Went there yesterday, you are right it' s very good, could not fault it on service, quality of fish & chips, cleanliness all were top rate. But . ...Expand 2
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@worldnomad86612 years ago Looked amazing. But i do agree with other comments about it being served on a plate ( not in a box ) you' ve said it yourself in previous vlogs lee.
however. It did look superb 9/10 from me. 1
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@phildawson24702 years ago Was there back in july, amp; they were excellent! Also its anstruther. 2
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@heatherlawson34372 years ago I am envious of this one, as i used to go when i was a kid with my family, in the way back from a trip. We always said that no other fish and chips were as good.
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@juliathomas36572 years ago Those fish and chips looked absolutely golden well done scotland xx. 1
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@rickb36452 years ago Well lee. I have to be honest here. I was going to score the anstruther fish bar 9/10. Simply for the fact that their chips did look slightly under-cooked . ...Expand 1
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@blackmask382 years ago Visited the anstruther fish bar about 5 years ago, good to see it hasn' t changed. Living in edinburgh there are some excellent fish bars around eyemouth . ...Expand
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@kevindall76112 years ago I live in st. Andrews not far away from there good fish and chips here as well. 1
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@THEREALTAMPATON12 years ago If your ever back up the road macmaster, it' s well worth trying the allan water cafe in bridge of allan. The fish and chips there is sensational. 2
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@markplacker5651last year Great video. Now in america, traditionally our fish andfries. Comes with awesome hushpuppies and coleslaw. We don' t do the mushy peas. But each place to their own liking lol. Also a hot buttered roll. I' m sure mushy peas are nice so i' m not knocking em. Lol. To try american version. Try it like i said lol. Must have tartar sauce and lemon. Malt vinegar or even apple cider vinegar does ok. ...Expand 2
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@spangles36542 years ago Hi lee i have been to anstruther on a couple of occasions but never tried fish and chips but after your review its on my bucket list. Cheers.
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@Dunco35502 years ago Looks amazing lee, even though they don' t actually serve it to you on a plate! 1
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@adamblair11762 years ago Weve got scottish blend tea bags up here its magic brother in law is from yorkshire and prefers it now haha. 2
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@alanjones24052 years ago Next time you are in scotland go to largs on west coast, blue lagoon fish and chips best i' ve ever had in my 73 years even better than in yorkshire and they take some beating, i can' t wait to go back there. 2
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@lorddaver30192 years ago If you stop in edinburgh please try the haddock and chips at the fish market, newhaven, edinburgh (it has indoor seating) it is a close second to anstruther. 1
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@mrade53212 years ago I remember going there years ago with my mum, stepdad and niece. It was queued half way up the street. We eventually got in and they all got the fish and . ...Expand 2
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@hughonabike2 years ago Used to live there. Great chipper but i used the " wee chipper " mostly. 1
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@frankmcnally012 years ago Been there and done it, the fish was fabulous 10 out of 10. 2
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@FeedbackPete12 years ago Scotland did me proud. I' ve just read that locals pronounce it as ainster like as in spain but i and many other scots probably pronounce it like you . ...Expand 1
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@danielgordon51012 years ago The fishmarket at newhaven, edinburgh is every bit as good, in my opinion. Also the bridge of allan cafe, a mile from my house is very popular too and . ...Expand 1