Paolo Nutini's dad retires from Paisely family chippy
Alfredo Nutini, who has been at the helm of Castelvecchi in New Street, Paisley, for more than five decades, has decided to take a step back from the fryer.
The popular chip shop has been run by the Nutini family for 111 years.
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BBC broadcaster and journalist Billy Sloan was invited by Paolo Nutini to enjoy a fish supper at the chippy.
The pair were served by Alfredo, who was working his final shift.
The chippy was opened in 1914 by Alfredo's Italian grandfather and has been run by the family ever since.
Billy posed for a snap with the singer and their dinner, which he later posted to Instagram.
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He captioned the post: "Last night I was invited out to dinner by Paolo Nutini … but it was a dinner with a difference.
"I was honoured to be served the final fish supper by the singer's father Alfredo in Castelvecchi … the famous family chippie in Paisley.
"After 53 faithful years at his fish fryer, he's retiring and is finally taking a well-earned rest to spend more time with his lovely wife, Linda.
"Castelvecchi takes its name from Alfredo's Italian grandfather. It started as a single-storey shop - with a thatched roof - in 1914 and has been run by the family for a staggering 111 years.
"But the place is not closing down. Alfredo is handing the chip basket over to a colleague, and it will be business as usual.
"The old fashioned style chippie is brilliant. It's no surprise that the beautiful interior has been used for several movies and TV dramas over the years. And what was on the menu?
"Paolo tucked into haddock 'n' chips … with a side of a single hamburger and a dish of curry sauce for dipping.
"While I also demolished a haddock supper - plus a few pickled onions - with a deep-fried black pudding chaser. Paolo looked like he hadn't gained an ounce in weight … but I had to loosen my belt a wee notch.
"My plan to have a quick kebab on the way up the road was swiftly abandoned. I couldn't even have eaten an After Eight mint. I was stuffed.
"The diet definitely starts tomorrow. My thanks to Paolo and the Nutini clan for a brilliant night. And it was great to be part of a wee bit of Paisley history. Check out Castelvecchi - at No. 10 New Street - it's dynamite!"
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