Portknockie Fish & Chip Shop

Perched in the clifftop fishing village of Portknockie, this multi-award-winning chippy has become something of a destination in its own right along the Moray coast. Established in 2014, it has built a glowing reputation for freshly cooked fish in crisp batter and proper chips, plus its famous signature Crunchy Pop Pop Chicken, a crowd-pleasing creation you will struggle to find anywhere else. Generous portions and consistently high standards have made it a firm favourite with locals and day-trippers alike.

The little shop regularly tops lists of the best chip shops in the region, and reviewers cannot seem to praise it highly enough, awarding it a remarkable Google rating of 4.9/5 from more than 600 reviews. Such is its popularity that phoning ahead to pre-order is well worth doing at busier times. For anyone exploring the spectacular north-east coastline, a fish tea here is close to a rite of passage and a genuine highlight of the village.