Frank's Fryer

Frank's Fryer is the traditional chip shop at the centre of Alford, the kind of small-town Scottish chippy that has been frying suppers for the Donside community for years. It is a straightforward carry-out where you order at the counter and walk home with a hot paper parcel, exactly what you want on a cold Aberdeenshire evening after a day out in the hills.

The menu sticks to the classics, led by a proper Haddock Supper with freshly fried fish and a heap of chips, alongside sausage suppers, pies and the usual battered extras. Opinions among locals are mixed, with some swearing by the big portions and crisp batter while others have had less consistent visits, so it is fair to call it a dependable neighbourhood option rather than a polished destination. Even so, for a quick, filling fish-and-chip fix without heading into the city, it does the job, and there is plenty here for anyone after honest, no-nonsense comfort food close to home.