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Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Tiny Scottish town that's home to two of the UK's best fish and chip shops
Stonehaven, on the Aberdeenshire coast, has a population of 11,000 but boasts four chippies, two of which have been named among the best in the UK by a prestigious industry body For lovers of fish and chips in Scotland, Stonehaven on the stunning Aberdeenshire coast is the ultimate destination. This town, known as the birthplace of the legendary battered Mars Bar, has secured its place in British culinary history. Despite its modest population of just over 11,000, Stonehaven boasts four chip shops catering to locals, tourists, and day-trippers alike. Impressively, two of these were named among the UK's top 40 by the National Federation of Fish Friers, as reported by the Scottish Daily Express. Redcloak Fish Bar and Carron Fish Bar both earned spots on the list, with customers praising the quality of their fare. Redcloak, nestled away from the famous harbour, is famed for its particularly tasty fish, while the Carron claims to be the birthplace of the legendary deep-fried Mars bar, although it was known as Haven Chip Bar at the time, according to the Daily Record. Google reviews suggest that the Carron shares the top spot in the town with Bay Fish and Chips, a firm local favourite that has collected more than 90 awards over the years. However, it is John Davie, the owner of the Carron, who is credited with first frying a Mars Bar there in 1992, reports the Express. Even Meyden, the lesser-known chippie, boasts an impressive 4.2-star rating with numerous glowing five-star reviews. Aberdeenshire is a haven for chip shops, boasting six of Scotland's top ten establishments as ranked by the National Federation, all nestled in or near Aberdeen. Stonehaven isn't just famed for its excellent fish and chips. Its beach, a blend of sand and pebble, was honoured with a Keep Scotland Beautiful award earlier this year for its cleanliness, facilities, and accessibility. The lively harbour invites visitors to enjoy a leisurely stroll to burn off those extra calories, while the Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum on the waterfront provides a glimpse into the town's history. Just a stone's throw away, the dramatic ruins of Dunnotter Castle perch atop a 160-foot rock, creating one of Scotland's most iconic views. The cliffs surrounding Stonehaven are home to tens of thousands of seabirds, and the town becomes a hive of activity during the famous Stonehaven Fireballs event, which rings in the New Year with a fiery spectacle. Located about 15 miles south of Aberdeen, Stonehaven can be reached by car from Glasgow or Edinburgh in roughly two and a half hours. In other news, Scotland's favourite fish and chip shop was recently revealed in the eagerly awaited Deliveroo Restaurant Awards. Sea Salt and Sole, with four outlets across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, in Dyce, Bridge of Don, Cove, and Ellon, scooped the title of Best Fish and Chips in Scotland 2025. Famed for its use of fresh, locally caught fish and ingredients sourced from the surrounding area, Sea Salt and Sole has become a favourite among food enthusiasts thanks to its signature double-cooked chips that perfectly complement a variety of dishes. The menu is seasonally adjusted, with careful consideration given to every detail, from the type of potatoes used to the precise frying temperatures.
Daily Record
05-06-2025
- Daily Record
Coastal Scottish town famous for iconic chip shops and birthplace of deep fried Mars bar
A small town on the Aberdeenshire coast with just over 11,000 residents is home to four chip shops, two of which rank among the UK's top 40 Friday, June 6, marks National Fish and Chip Day, with fans across the UK urged to celebrate this iconic British dish. From Shetland to Cornwall, people will be tucking into a humble 'chippie' meal to mark the occasion, or simply because it's Friday. For fish and chip lovers in Scotland, one town stands out as the ultimate destination: Stonehaven, on the stunning Aberdeenshire coast. Despite its modest population of just over 11,000, Stonehaven boasts four c hip shops serving locals, tourists, and daytrippers alike. Impressively, two of these were named among the UK's top 40 by the National Federation of Fish Friers, Scottish Daily Express reports. Redcloak Fish Bar and Carron Fish Bar both earned spots on the list, with judges praising the quality of their fare. Redcloak, located away from the famous harbour, is celebrated for its particularly tasty fish, while the Carron claims to be the birthplace of the legendary deep-fried Mars bar, though it was known as Haven Chip Bar at the time. According to Google, the Carron shares the top spot in the town with Bay Fish and Chips, a firm local favourite boasting more than 90 awards over the years. Even Meyden, the lesser-known chippie, holds an impressive 4.2-star rating with many glowing five-star reviews. Aberdeenshire itself is a haven for chip shops, with six of Scotland's top ten outlets, as ranked by the National Federation, located in the region or nearby Aberdeen. Stonehaven offers much more than excellent fish and chips. Its beach, a blend of sand and shingle, was honoured with a Keep Scotland Beautiful award earlier this year for its cleanliness, facilities, and accessibility. The lively harbour invites visitors to take a stroll to burn off those calories, while the Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum on the quayside provides a glimpse into the town's history. Not far away, the dramatic ruins of Dunnotter Castle perch atop a 160-foot rock, creating one of Scotland's most iconic images. The cliffs surrounding Stonehaven are home to tens of thousands of seabirds, and the town comes alive during the famous Stonehaven Fireballs event, which rings in the New Year with a fiery spectacle. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Located about 15 miles south of Aberdeen, Stonehaven can be reached by car from Glasgow or Edinburgh in roughly two and a half hours. Meanwhile, Scotland's favourite fish and chip shop was recently crowned in the eagerly awaited Deliveroo Restaurant Awards. Sea Salt and Sole, with four locations across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, in Dyce, Bridge of Don, Cove, and Ellon, claimed the title of Best Fish and Chips in Scotland 2025. Known for using freshly caught fish and locally sourced ingredients, Sea Salt and Sole has won over foodies with its signature double-cooked chips, which perfectly complement many dishes. The menu changes with the seasons, with careful attention given to everything from the potato varieties to frying temperatures.
Irish Independent
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
‘Photograph what interests you, that's how you'll succeed' – Striking photo wins Ireland's image of the year
Arthur Carron, council member of the Irish Photographic Competition, said the competition is an opportunity for beginners to 'help develop their craft'. Charlie O'Donovan, of Cork Camera Group, won Image of the Year with his photo of the rowers in front of Blackrock Castle, titled 'The Race'. Virtual beginners have entered and done very well According to Mr Carron, it's important for photographers to focus on capturing what they enjoy. He said: 'Lots of people like capturing seascapes or people. Photograph what interests you, that's how you'll succeed in the competition. 'Virtual beginners have entered and done very well for themselves. The competition can help people develop their craft, it's an inclusive, enjoyable experience. I would encourage people to get involved in their local camera club and give it a go.' Mr Carron took home a second-place prize in the people section for his photo of an older man and a horse. The federation aims to help Irish photographers 'advance the standard of their photography'. Along with running its annual championships, the organisation also hosts lecture tours by international photographers. Its annual national competition, which has been running for over 30 years, is an all-Ireland event, with regional qualifiers in the north-east, mid-east, mid-west and in the south run by the Southern Association of Camera Clubs. The competition requires entrants to be a member of a camera club, with the overall winner chosen from gold medal winners of each of its six categories: people, landscape, creative, activity, macro and urban. Popular categories in the last number of years include portrait and landscape. There were 1,600 entries to the qualifying rounds, with 700 entries in the final round held at the Westgrove Hotel in Clane, Co Kildare, and judged by members Gabriel O'Shaughnessy, John Mischelly and Ann Cassidy.
Irish Independent
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Striking landscape photo of River Lee rowers wins image of the year
Arthur Carron, council member of the Irish Photographic Competition, said the competition is an opportunity for beginners to 'help develop their craft'. Charlie O'Donovan, of Cork Camera Group, won Image of the Year with his photo of the rowers in front of Blackrock Castle, titled 'The Race'. Virtual beginners have entered and done very well According to Mr Carron, it's important for photographers to focus on capturing what they enjoy. He said: 'Lots of people like capturing seascapes or people. Photograph what interests you, that's how you'll succeed in the competition. 'Virtual beginners have entered and done very well for themselves. The competition can help people develop their craft, it's an inclusive, enjoyable experience. I would encourage people to get involved in their local camera club and give it a go.' Mr Carron took home a second-place prize in the people section for his photo of an older man and a horse. The federation aims to help Irish photographers 'advance the standard of their photography'. Along with running its annual championships, the organisation also hosts lecture tours by international photographers. Its annual national competition, which has been running for over 30 years, is an all-Ireland event, with regional qualifiers in the north-east, mid-east, mid-west and in the south run by the Southern Association of Camera Clubs. The competition requires entrants to be a member of a camera club, with the overall winner chosen from gold medal winners of each of its six categories: people, landscape, creative, activity, macro and urban. Popular categories in the last number of years include portrait and landscape. There were 1,600 entries to the qualifying rounds, with 700 entries in the final round held at the Westgrove Hotel in Clane, Co Kildare, and judged by members Gabriel O'Shaughnessy, John Mischelly and Ann Cassidy. Overall winner Mr O'Donovan took home €1,600 to spend on new camera gear at Bermingham Cameras, Dublin.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
The major cities that are becoming too hot for humans to live in
With record-breaking temperatures being recorded seemingly every month, experts are now warning large areas of the Earth could become completely inhospitable to humans due to the scorching heat. January was the world's warmest on record, despite a shift towards the La Niña weather pattern that should have resulted in cooler weather. Instead, January's temperatures extended a run of extraordinary heat, in which 18 of the last 19 months saw an average global temperature of more than 1.5C above pre-industrial times. Scientists described the results as "surprising". The impact of increasingly extreme temperatures on humans could eventually result in swathes of currently habitable areas becoming so inhospitable that people are simply unable to live there because of the heat. Some experts warn that some areas of the Middle East could soon be at risk, with some regions of China, Brazil and the United States potentially at risk further into the future. The resulting upheaval could lead to increased mass migration and even spark wars over water and food supplies, experts have warned. Aidan Charron, an environmental scientist and associate director of Earth Day, warned that the warning signs of extreme heat are already here. 'Parts of South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East - Dubai for example in the United Arab Emirates - are all going to face some of the worst impacts of climate change in the form of even worse extreme heat indexes," Carron told Yahoo News. In May 2024, India and Pakistan also saw record heat waves with temperatures hitting 50C. "This is all going to get worse," Carron continued. "New Delhi was especially badly hit with extreme heat. We could easily see heat indexes in this part of the world that make outdoor life virtually impossible, by the end of the century. In the US too this is going to be an issue – for example, Chicago is becoming a severe heat zone.' Some of the most populous areas in the world in Africa and South-east Asia are most at risk. Previous research showed that Yemenese cities such as Hudaydah could experience up to 56 days a year of intolerable heat, while Aden would have 34 days. Jeddah in Saudi Arabia would have 37 days, and Lahore in Pakistan would have 24, while Dubai would have 20 and Delhi would have six. 'Already in Iraq and Syria, droughts have been linked to heightened social tensions and mass migration," Charron said. "By 2050, parts of the Middle East could experience up to 30% less precipitation, turning areas that were once fertile into deserts. "These people won't stay and die, they will migrate north. We could easily see the precious resources of clean water and fertile soil being fought over.' Human beings can survive very high temperatures (well over 50C) when humidity is low, but in high humidity, we cannot survive temperatures of even 35C for long periods, because there is no way to cool down by sweating. In such circumstances, even the fittest people can die within hours in the most extreme conditions. In the coming decades, a measurement called 'wet-bulb temperature' - the lowest temperature to which an object can cool down when moisture evaporates from it - could become crucial for determining which areas of our warming planet remain habitable. Wet-bulb temperature is measured by taking the temperature from a thermometer covered in a wet cloth, which is normally slightly cooler than 'dry-bulb temperatures'. This allows researchers to work out whether humans can sweat in such temperatures: if the water evaporates, the thermometer cools down, so that 'wet bulb' temperatures are lower than 'dry bulb' temperatures. Climatologist Dr Jennifer Brandon, founder of Wild Beacon Consulting, told Yahoo News: 'In terms of areas that will be too hot to be considered liveable, we often look at what we call the 'wet bulb temperature'. "Basically, it measures how our bodies cool down from sweating. Think about getting out of a hot shower. If the room is cooler, you cool down quickly. If the room is hot and humid, you cool down much slower.' 'The fear in a heating world is that our bodies can never fully cool down, and so risks of heat stroke and heat exhaustion increase as the wet bulb temperature increases. 'The highest wet bulb temperature that humans can survive is 35C for about six hours. The places people predict are most vulnerable for being that hot, and thus becoming unliveable are South Asia, the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea by around 2050, and Eastern China, parts of Southeast Asia, and Brazil by 2070.' A study this year measured both 'uncompensable' thresholds, where body temperature rises uncontrollably, and 'unsurvivable' thresholds where the body's core temperature rises to 42C within six hours. 'Uncompensable' means that humans cannot cool down by sweating, and 'unsurvivable' means that temperatures would be fatal to adults within hours. If the world's temperature rises by up to 4-5C above pre-industrial levels, older people could experience uncompensable heat across 60% of Earth's surface during heat wave events. The Climate Action Tracker predicts that today's policies could lead to 2.7C warming above pre-industrial levels by 2100: warming of 4-5C is unlikely, but not impossible. With a rise of this level, unsurvivable heat would also begin to affect younger people in tropical areas, the King's College study found. With a rise of 2C, the area where even young adults could not keep a safe body temperature will triple to 6% of Earth's land surface.
