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Daily Record
12 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Free meal for 500 people to celebrate National Fish and Chip Day in this Scottish city
Scotland's National Fish and Chip Day comes on Friday with 500 free meals and Irn Bru being given out on in this city Scotland's National Fish and Chip Day is back this Friday, June 6, and Glasgow foodies are in for a treat. To celebrate, the team behind the Scottish Fish and Chips Awards will be handing out 500 free meals on Great Western Road, complete with a can of Irn Bru to wash it down. The giveaway kicks off from midday near Oran Mor, where Joanna's Chippy Van will be parked up and serving hot suppers on a first come, first served basis, Glasgow Live reports. It also marks the launch of the 2025 Scottish Fish and Chip Awards, with voting for Scotland's favourite chippy opening the same day at @scottishfishandchipawards. The awards are a celebration of everything that goes into making Scotland's most iconic takeaway, from fishermen and farmers to fryers and servers. And as director Warren Paul puts it, 'We wanted to do something nice, try to put a few smiles on faces in these tricky times. We're all struggling with the cost of living, so a free meal on a Friday can only be a good thing, and when it's fish and chips it's even better.' He added: 'Sometimes these National Days for different things can slip by with no one really paying attention but this one is different, it's the daddy of them all. "So we wanted to really mark Fish and Chip Day with a tasty freebie, and let readers know you can nominate and vote for your favourite chippy now in our Awards.' Paul also stressed the value of the awards when it comes to quality: 'The Fish and Chip Awards are there to give you a guarantee that your hard-earned cash will buy quality food for your family at our winners and highly recommended outlets so join in the voting this year and make sure your favourite gets a shout.' He went on to thank their partners, including Joanna's Chippy Van, for making the event possible: 'We love fish and chips, that's why we set up the Awards to honour the very best doing it, so come see us for some free food and tell us who you think does it best.' Last year's awards saw fierce competition, with restaurants and takeaways across the country battling it out for top titles. The Kraken Chippy in East Kilbride took home Best Chip Shop in the west, while Tony's Shawhead in Coatbridge was crowned Best Fish Supper in the West. Quintilani's in Larkhall walked away with Best Pizza, and Hayston Golf Club in Kirkintilloch claimed the title of Best Fish Tea. 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. Valerios Fish & Chips in Lanark was praised for Best Customer Service, while Buon Appetito in Clarkston was recognised as Best Family Business. Ayrshire's winners included Barassie Chippy in Troon for Best Fish Supper and The Principal Café in Galston, which was not only named Best Chip Shop in Ayrshire but also Best Newcomer overall. More recently, Sea Salt and Sole has been officially named Scotland's Best Fish and Chips in the 2025 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards. With locations in Dyce, Bridge of Don, Cove and Ellon, the Aberdeenshire favourite beat stiff competition from across the country.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Watch: Japan ambassador gives Irn Bru 1901 recipe the thumbs up
The Japanese ambassador to the UK has given Irn Bru his tick of approval while visiting a whisky distillery near Glasgow. His Excellency Hiroshi Suzuki toured the Auchentoshan Distillery in Clydebank with First Minister John Swinney as the two discussed trade on Friday. Mr Suzuki had tried Irn Bru earlier during his visit, but some Scots had urged him to try the original 1901 recipe, which had been phased out following the sugar tax. After taking a gulp of the older recipe Irn Bru, the Japanese ambassador added: 'It is just great,' while giving it a thumbs up.
Powys County Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Powys County Times
‘It's just great': Japan ambassador tries Irn Bru on visit to whisky distillery
The Japanese ambassador to the UK has given Irn Bru the thumbs up as he visited a whisky distillery near Glasgow, describing it as 'just great'. His Excellency Hiroshi Suzuki toured the Auchentoshan Distillery in Clydebank with First Minister John Swinney as the two discussed trade, including Scotland's national drink. But during his first visit to Scotland he tried the nation's other national drink. Mr Suzuki had tried Irn Bru earlier during his visit but some Scots had urged him to try the original 1901 recipe, which had been phased out following the sugar tax. Handed a can by the PA news agency, the Japanese ambassador said he was a big fan. 'It was fantastic,' he said. 'In my life I have never had it before but it was just, just great.' After taking a gulp of the older recipe Irn Bru, he added: 'It is just great,' while giving it a thumbs up. The ambassador has become well known online for trying different foods around the UK. A picture posted on X, formerly Twitter, of Mr Suzuki trying a teacake gained more than 46,000 likes, while his video of eating haggis gained more than 800,000 views on the platform. Following a tour of the Auchentoshan Distillery, which is owned by the Japanese whisky firm Suntory, Mr Suzuki said Japanese people loved Scottish whisky. He said Scotland was a 'very important' trading partner for Japan, adding: 'Japanese people love things like Scotch whisky, Scottish salmon, and recently, mackerel has been a great success. 'For the last couple of years, the export of mackerel from Scotland to Japan grew 10 times.' I'm enjoying haggis!!👍😄 — Hiroshi Suzuki (@AmbJapanUK) May 28, 2025 Mr Suzuki said he 'hoped' trade between Scotland and Japan would continue to grow. The diplomat took part in a whisky tasting session with the First Minister, trying three drams. Mr Swinney told PA that Auchentoshan Distillery was an 'excellent example' of the partnership between Scotland and Japan. He said: 'It's been my pleasure over the last couple of days to host a visit from the Japanese ambassador to Scotland. 'We've been using our time to cement links and connections between Scotland and Japan, and particularly yesterday, to engage with Japanese business people who are investing in Scotland and who recognise Scotland as an attractive destination for investment, particularly in renewable energy, but also in life sciences, and as we see from our visit here today, in the whisky industry as well.'
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
‘It's just great': Japan ambassador tries Irn Bru on visit to whisky distillery
His Excellency Hiroshi Suzuki toured the Auchentoshan Distillery in Clydebank with First Minister John Swinney as the two discussed trade, including Scotland's national drink. But during his first visit to Scotland he tried the nation's other national drink. Mr Suzuki had tried Irn Bru earlier during his visit but some Scots had urged him to try the original 1901 recipe, which had been phased out following the sugar tax. Handed a can by the PA news agency, the Japanese ambassador said he was a big fan. 'It was fantastic,' he said. 'In my life I have never had it before but it was just, just great.' After taking a gulp of the older recipe Irn Bru, he added: 'It is just great,' while giving it a thumbs up. The ambassador has become well known online for trying different foods around the UK. A picture posted on X, formerly Twitter, of Mr Suzuki trying a teacake gained more than 46,000 likes, while his video of eating haggis gained more than 800,000 views on the platform. Following a tour of the Auchentoshan Distillery, which is owned by the Japanese whisky firm Suntory, Mr Suzuki said Japanese people loved Scottish whisky. He said Scotland was a 'very important' trading partner for Japan, adding: 'Japanese people love things like Scotch whisky, Scottish salmon, and recently, mackerel has been a great success. 'For the last couple of years, the export of mackerel from Scotland to Japan grew 10 times.' I'm enjoying haggis!!👍😄 — Hiroshi Suzuki (@AmbJapanUK) May 28, 2025 Mr Suzuki said he 'hoped' trade between Scotland and Japan would continue to grow. The diplomat took part in a whisky tasting session with the First Minister, trying three drams. Mr Swinney told PA that Auchentoshan Distillery was an 'excellent example' of the partnership between Scotland and Japan. He said: 'It's been my pleasure over the last couple of days to host a visit from the Japanese ambassador to Scotland. 'We've been using our time to cement links and connections between Scotland and Japan, and particularly yesterday, to engage with Japanese business people who are investing in Scotland and who recognise Scotland as an attractive destination for investment, particularly in renewable energy, but also in life sciences, and as we see from our visit here today, in the whisky industry as well.'
The Independent
6 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
‘It's just great': Japan ambassador tries Irn Bru on visit to whisky distillery
The Japanese ambassador to the UK has given Irn Bru the thumbs up as he visited a whisky distillery near Glasgow, describing it as 'just great'. His Excellency Hiroshi Suzuki toured the Auchentoshan Distillery in Clydebank with First Minister John Swinney as the two discussed trade, including Scotland's national drink. But during his first visit to Scotland he tried the nation's other national drink. Mr Suzuki had tried Irn Bru earlier during his visit but some Scots had urged him to try the original 1901 recipe, which had been phased out following the sugar tax. Handed a can by the PA news agency, the Japanese ambassador said he was a big fan. 'It was fantastic,' he said. 'In my life I have never had it before but it was just, just great.' After taking a gulp of the older recipe Irn Bru, he added: 'It is just great,' while giving it a thumbs up. The ambassador has become well known online for trying different foods around the UK. A picture posted on X, formerly Twitter, of Mr Suzuki trying a teacake gained more than 46,000 likes, while his video of eating haggis gained more than 800,000 views on the platform. Following a tour of the Auchentoshan Distillery, which is owned by the Japanese whisky firm Suntory, Mr Suzuki said Japanese people loved Scottish whisky. He said Scotland was a 'very important' trading partner for Japan, adding: 'Japanese people love things like Scotch whisky, Scottish salmon, and recently, mackerel has been a great success. 'For the last couple of years, the export of mackerel from Scotland to Japan grew 10 times.' Mr Suzuki said he 'hoped' trade between Scotland and Japan would continue to grow. The diplomat took part in a whisky tasting session with the First Minister, trying three drams. Mr Swinney told PA that Auchentoshan Distillery was an 'excellent example' of the partnership between Scotland and Japan. He said: 'It's been my pleasure over the last couple of days to host a visit from the Japanese ambassador to Scotland. 'We've been using our time to cement links and connections between Scotland and Japan, and particularly yesterday, to engage with Japanese business people who are investing in Scotland and who recognise Scotland as an attractive destination for investment, particularly in renewable energy, but also in life sciences, and as we see from our visit here today, in the whisky industry as well.'
