Where to find the ‘finest’ fish and chip shops in Scotland

Pictured: Best Family Business Winner Buon Appetito (Image: Supplied) Making unannounced visits to each of the venues, the expert panel made their decisions based on criteria including the quality of fish, taste, freshness, value, authenticity, and innovation.

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One of this year’s highlights before the award winners were announced at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on Monday, November 11 was a “head-to-head live fry-off”.

Pictured:  A head-to-head live fry-off took place before the ceremony (Image: Supplied) The strongest of talent from across the country battled it out for the crown, with Peter’s Fish and Chicken Bar in Dumfries coming out on top.

Later, the night’s big winners included The Principal Cafe (Best Newcomer), Bertie’s Restaurant and Bar ( Best Dine In Restaurant) and Garioch Fish Bar.

Following the awards, organisers Paramount Creative praised this year’s winners for “going the extra mile to provide the very best food to their customers”.

 Paramount Creative CEO, Warren Paul, said: “Each year we celebrate the very best in what has always been the classic takeaway – fish and chips.

“We bring together entrants from all over Scotland, showcasing those who strive for quality by using top ingredients.

“We evaluate fish and chip shops in tiny villages and bustling cities alike, sending judges to every single entrant, whether they’re just two minutes away from our office or hours away by ferry on a remote island.

“Our rigorous judging criteria ensure fairness and consistency, giving us full confidence that our winners truly are the best.

“A win or even a highly recommended nod from us is a seal of approval you can trust – our winners’ success speaks for itself year after year.”

See below for the full list of this year’s winners:

• Best newcomer – The Principal Cafe, Galston
• Best Fish Tea – Hayston Golf Club, Kirkintilloch
• Best Family Business – Buon Appetito, Glasgow
• Best Customer Service – Valerio’s, Lanark
• Best Fish Supper (North East) – Carron Fish Bar, Stonehaven 
• Best Fish Supper (North West) – Deli-ca-sea Fish and Chip Shop, Ullapool
• Best Fish Supper (Ayrshire) – Barassie Chippy, Troon
• Best Fish Supper (Central) – Vincenzo’s Fish and Chips, Stirling
• Best Fish Supper (East) – The Wee Chippy Anstruther
• Best Fish Supper (North) – Highland Haddy, Thurso
• Best Fish Supper (West) – Tony’s Chipshop Shawhead, Coatbridge
• Best Dine in Restaurant – Bertie’s Restaurant and Bar, Edinburgh
• Best Menu -Quayside Restaurant & Fish Bar, Gourdon
• Best Mobile Fish and Chips – The Angry Seagull Fish and Chips, Inverness
• Best Pizza – Quintilani’s Larkhall, Larkhall
• Best Team – Garioch Fish Bar, Inverurie
• Best Chip Shop (Ayrshire) – The Principal Cafe, Galston
• Best Chip Shop (Central) – Vincenzo’s Fish and Chips, Stirling
• Best Chip Shop (East) –  East Coast Eateries, Musselburgh
• Best Chip Shop (North East) – McKays Fish & Chip Shop, Pitlochry
• Best Chip Shop (North West) – The Seaforth, Ullapool
• Best Chip Shop (North) –  Frankie’s Fish and Chips, Shetland Islands
• Best Chip Shop (South) – Alfonso’s, Earlston
• Best Chip Shop (West) – Kraken Chippy, East Kilbride
• Best Fish Fryer – Peter’s, Dumfries
• People’s choice – Anstruther Fish Bar

For more information visit www.scottishfishandchipawards.co.uk.