The Scottish chippy that is 'best fish and chip shop' in the Highlands

A fish and chip shop has been named the best in Scotland's Highland area.

All over Scotland, there are countless chippies serving up top-quality fish suppers. While everyone will have their own local favourites, the best takeaways in the country were recently awarded at a prestigious ceremony.

As reported by the Daily Record, the winners of the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards were announced earlier this week. Chippies all around the country were awarded across a number of categories.

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The winner of the Best Chip Shop (North-West) award was The Seaforth in Ullapool. Meanwhile, McKays Fish & Chip Shop in Perth and Kinross and Frankie’s Fish and Chips in Shetland won the north-east and north prizes respectively.

The Seaforth is a traditional restaurant and takeaway that features a full bar and patio with views out over the nearby harbour. It is a popular spot along the North Coast 500 driving route, serving up freshly caught seafood to locals and tourists alike.

Taking to Instagram to celebrate the win, The Seaforth wrote: "We’re beyond proud to congratulate The Chippy at The Seaforth for their incredible achievements at the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards at Scottish Fish & Chip Awards. They’ve been awarded Best Chip Shop North West and Highly Recommended for Best Customer Service – a massive achievement that speaks to the passion and dedication of our whole team!

"It’s truly a pleasure to have such a fantastic team, and we couldn’t be more proud. Well done to everyone involved – here’s to many more successful years."

The Seaforth offers a wide variety of chippy suppers, including regular fish, breaded fish, smoked sausage, and haggis. It also serves a range of vegetarian options such as beetroot burger suppers.

As well as winning the top prize at the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards, The Seaforth has also earned positive reviews from customers. It currently has an average rating of 3.9 out of five on Google.

One visitor shared: "By far one of the best fish and chips in Scotland! The service staff was genuine, friendly and checked on us at various times to see if all is good."

A second echoed: "The fish and chips were delicious and a good quantity! Good value for money too."

More information about The Seaforth can be found on its website. Meanwhile, the Daily Record has reported the full list of winners at the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards.

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