Lonely Planet lists fish and chips on a beach in Scotland as the one of the best food experiences in the world

A fish and chip shop on a beach in Scotland has been named as one of the best food experiences in the world by Lonely Planet.

The Bay Fish and Chip Shop, in Stonehaven, has made the list as Britain’s highest ranking entry, placing at 31.

Travel gurus Lonely Planet have included eateries from all over the world – including British seaside favourite fish and chips.

The list is ranked by “some of the world’s top chefs”, Lonely Planet said.

According to the travel recommender, the reason the fish and chip shop made the list was because of its “beautifully cooked fish”.

The guide read: “Its pebble-strewn beach traces a kilometre-long bay; sailing boats bob in the harbour; rockpools teem with crabs and sea stars; gulls ride on the breeze; and in the distance, the leaden horizon of the North Sea.

“Completing the scene, halfway along the beach is The Bay Fish & Chips, whose fish is wild-caught from Marine Stewardship Council-certified stocks.

"Considering the setting, the sustainability and the beautifully cooked fish, is it the best fish and chip shop in the world? The constant queue suggests so."

Owner, Calum Richardson told the Standard: "What a feeling! I’m so surprised and really humbled to be chosen as one of the best foodie experiences, by one of the best food and travel guides in the world. I’ve been blown away by the response we’ve had at The Bay.

"We always try to give back and look after our environment at The Bay Fish and Chips by being sustainable and eco-friendly, whilst cooking really good locally sourced food, so seeing that recognised is the best feeling. I'm proud of my team and I'm proud to work with local producers, so this hopefully is a feeling they can share as well."

Although the Scottish favourite clinched the highest spot on the list, other British favourites also made it on.

Smoked Salmon from the Outer Hebrides made the list, at 39, crab sandwiches from Norfolk ranked at 80 and a Balti in Birmingham came in at 383.

Irish Stew in Dublin is Ireland’s highest entry at number 47.