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Scotsman
4 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
14 photos of Edinburgh's newest fish and chips restaurant Crab and Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry
Ahead of its official opening date - which was fittingly announced today - National Fish & Chips Day - The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry has released images of the restaurant, together with its dishes, which customers will shortly be experiencing. Bookings, together with details of the exciting new menu, went live today on its website. A soft launch event was held last night, Thursday, June 5, providing an opportunity for food bloggers and journalists to check out The Crab& Lobster Fish Shack, which is situated within the former Frankie & Bennys next to the Dakota Hotel in South Queensferry. With an expansive open kitchen at its heart, where customers can watch a team of chefs at work, The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack has a laid back, cool, nautical vibe, inspired by the exclusive seafood destination that is 'The Hamptons' in New York State. Offering high-end fish and chips, this vibrant new eatery showcases all types of fish, crab, and lobster, alongside seafood native to the coast of Scotland, sourced from the most trusted, high quality suppliers of sustainable fish and seafood. The new restaurant is creating over 60 jobs across both kitchen and front of house, and represents an investment of over £350,000 from the Coghill family, who already operate Jack 'O' Bryan's Bar & Kitchen in Dunfermline. A quick look at the menu, which not only contains fantastic signature fish and chips, reveals that many of the signature Iberian touches for which Jack 'O' Bryan's is known, and which have made the bar & kitchen such a success, are making an appearance, such as a starter of squid with chorizo jam, crispy tempura oysters with buffalo aioli, Singapore crab, and Whole Lobster Piri Piri. 'We were absolutely delighted to hold this soft launch last night,' said Bryan Coghill, who has brought The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack to fruition, together with head chef son, Jack, wife Michelle, and daughter in law, Sarah. The family now has a new team of staff in place who are looking forward to serving customers in the coming days. 'It was fantastic to see many of our friends, family, supporters and suppliers, along with media guests, come along to see what we have done to this incredible space. We treated them all to some amazing tempura oyster starters, crab delicacies, smoked salmon and caviar blinis, and then our signature fish and chips, served in our Crab & Lobster Fish Shack boxes, said Bryan. 'I am pleased to say that everybody was hugely impressed with what we have done with the space, and we're counting down the days now to our full launch. 'We thought we would use National Fish & Chip Day to announce our official opening date of next Thursday, and that our booking system and website goes live today. We literally cannot wait to start welcoming customers.' Bryan added that The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack's slogan, proudly emblazoned in neon lighting across the top of the open kitchen, as well as on the fish & chip boxes, is 'Ye Cannae Beat a Crab & Fish Shack Fish Supper'. 'We are so excited to hear this tongue twister on people's lips in the coming months!' said Bryan. 1 . New restaurant The Crab and Lobster Fish Shack is situated at 7 Ferrymuir in South Queensferry and will open its doors on Thursday, June 12. | Jim Payne Photo Sales 2 . Fancy something fishy? The new restaurant just outside Edinburgh in the shadows of the Forth bridges is the ideal place to enjoy a delicious fish tea. | Jim Payne Photo Sales 3 . A family affair The restaurant's owners, father and son Jack and Bryan Coghill were joined by Jack's four-year-old daughter Ivy at the soft launch event on Thursday night. | Jim Payne Photo Sales 4 . Frying The Crab and Lobster Fish Shack will use the finest fish and seafood to treat customers' taste buds. | Jim Payne Photo Sales Related topics: EdinburghRestaurant
Scotsman
4 days ago
- General
- Scotsman
The 19 best Edinburgh chippies for National Fish & Chip Day 2025, according to locals
The organisers of National Fish & Chip Day tell us this annual celebration is all about giving fish and chips the recognition it deserves – and who are we to argue? After all, millions of us love a good fish supper. Whether your order is a chunky piece of fish in crispy batter or simply a bag of chips, a chippy tea is a staple treat for many people up and down the country. With so many incredible fish & chip shops in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, we asked our readers for their recommendations – and we got a great response. Take a look through our photo gallery to see 19 of the best Edinburgh chippies, as recommended by Evening News readers. And please let us know your own thoughts in the comments section before you go. 1 . 19 of the best Edinburgh chippies, according to locals Take a look through our photo gallery to see 19 of the best Edinburgh chippies, as recommended by Evening News readers. Photo: Landy's. Photo: Landy's Photo Sales 2 . Landy's Fish and Chips Address: 29-31 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SF. One of the newest - and biggest - chippies in Edinburgh city centre, Landy's has quickly become a popular spot to grab a bite to eat while out on the town. Several readers told us it does a mean fish supper. Photo: Landy's Fish and Chips Photo Sales 3 . Giovanni's Easter Road Address: 122 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH7 5RJ. This one was chosen by a few readers. It's become a must-visit for many Hibs fans after matches at Easter Road Stadium. Photo: Giovanni's Easter Road Photo Sales 4 . The Clam Shell Address: 148 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS. One customer said: The fish and chips are honestly the best I've had in the UK! Photo: Third Party Photo Sales
Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow second cheapest Scottish city for fish and chips
Ahead of National Fish & Chip Day on June 6, a new analysis has revealed that Glasgow is one of the most budget-friendly cities in the UK for enjoying the classic takeaway. According to research by WDW Bingo, the average cost of a portion of fish and chips in Glasgow is £10.37 - significantly lower than the UK average of £11.71. Read more: Glasgow ranked as second funniest city in UK This places the city just below Dundee, where the popular dish comes to an average of just £9.47. Harrison Score, the head of WDW Bingo, said: "The data shows that the North dominates the top 10 cheap eat locations for this iconic dish." The study, which analysed thousands of menus via Just Eat and desk research, examined fish and chip shops across over 50 towns and cities. It revealed stark contrasts in pricing, with Manchester taking the top spot for value at just £8.94, while Exeter was named the priciest, at £16.55 per portion - nearly double the cost. Scotland performed particularly well in the affordability rankings, with all major cities offering a portion for less than £11. Glasgow ranked 10th on the list of the most affordable places to buy the takeaway UK-wide, while Dundee was high up the list at third place. Aberdeen and Edinburgh were not far behind Glasgow in prices at £10.67 and £10.93, respectively. Although Edinburgh was the most expensive Scottish city studied, it still ranked far below some of the highest prices found in southern England, where coastal towns like Torquay, Bournemouth, and Southend-on-Sea featured prominently among the priciest. Read more: Glasgow ranked as second most generous city in the UK Harrison said: "Fish and chips are more than just a meal – they're a national institution. "Whether you're paying under a tenner in Manchester or splashing out in Exeter, it's a dish enjoyed by generations across the UK. "When it comes to value for your fish supper, it pays to know where your chances are highest of bagging a low-cost meal."
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Glasgow named second cheapest city in Scotland for iconic takeaway dish
Glasgow has been named the second cheapest place in Scotland to buy fish and chips. Ahead of National Fish & Chip Day on June 6, a new analysis has revealed that Glasgow is one of the most budget-friendly cities in the UK for enjoying the classic takeaway. According to research by WDW Bingo, the average cost of a portion of fish and chips in Glasgow is £10.37 - significantly lower than the UK average of £11.71. Read more: Glasgow ranked as second funniest city in UK This places the city just below Dundee, where the popular dish comes to an average of just £9.47. Harrison Score, the head of WDW Bingo, said: "The data shows that the North dominates the top 10 cheap eat locations for this iconic dish." The study, which analysed thousands of menus via Just Eat and desk research, examined fish and chip shops across over 50 towns and cities. It revealed stark contrasts in pricing, with Manchester taking the top spot for value at just £8.94, while Exeter was named the priciest, at £16.55 per portion - nearly double the cost. Scotland performed particularly well in the affordability rankings, with all major cities offering a portion for less than £11. Glasgow ranked 10th on the list of the most affordable places to buy the takeaway UK-wide, while Dundee was high up the list at third place. Aberdeen and Edinburgh were not far behind Glasgow in prices at £10.67 and £10.93, respectively. Although Edinburgh was the most expensive Scottish city studied, it still ranked far below some of the highest prices found in southern England, where coastal towns like Torquay, Bournemouth, and Southend-on-Sea featured prominently among the priciest. Read more: Glasgow ranked as second most generous city in the UK Harrison said: "Fish and chips are more than just a meal – they're a national institution. "Whether you're paying under a tenner in Manchester or splashing out in Exeter, it's a dish enjoyed by generations across the UK. "When it comes to value for your fish supper, it pays to know where your chances are highest of bagging a low-cost meal."
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Scotland's cheapest area for a chippy revealed with fish and chips costing less than £10
No seaside towns make the cut for the cheapest chippies BEST PLAICE Scotland's cheapest area for a chippy revealed with fish and chips costing less than £10 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTLAND'S cheapest area for a chippy has been revealed - where fish and chips cost less than £10. Ahead of National Fish & Chip Day on June 6, WDW Bingo crunched the numbers to uncover the UK's cheapest - and most expensive -places to enjoy this beloved British classic. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Scotland's cheapest area for a chippy has been revealed Credit: Alamy Researchers analysed thousands of menus for traditional fish and chip shops in over 50 locations across the UK. Their data reveals where your money goes furthest for a portion of fish and chips. Manchester tops the list as the most budget-friendly spot for a portion of fish and chips, averaging just £8.94. Walsall (£9.17) and Dundee (£9.47) round out the top three, coming in second and third place, respectively. Other affordable spots include Derby (£9.70), Bradford (£9.87) and Stoke-on-Trent (£9.88), all offering classic chippy fare for under a tenner. Scotland's second city, Glasgow, makes the list at number 10 with an average price of £10.37. Close behind Glasgow is Aberdeen (£10.67) and Edinburgh (£10.93). Harrison Score, Head of WDW Bingo, said: "Fish and chips are more than just a meal – they're a national institution. Whether you're paying under a tenner in Manchester or splashing out in Exeter, it's a dish enjoyed by generations across the UK. "At WDW Bingo, we know all about chasing the best odds – and when it comes to value for your fish supper, it pays to know where your chances are highest of bagging a low-cost meal. "The data shows that the North dominates the top 10 cheap eat locations for this iconic dish. It's also interesting that no seaside towns make the cut for cheaper chippies." The Golden Fry: A Beloved Scottish Chippy Hits the Market (1) It comes days after Scotland's best fish and chip shop was crowned in this year's annual takeaway awards. Coming out top in the chippy category was Sea Salt and Sole in Aberdeen. The takeaway, which has four locations in the city and surrounding area, commits to sourcing its haddock daily to provide customers with a fresh, delicious fish supper from sustainable suppliers.
