Lournie Chipper

Tucked along the main thoroughfare of Laurencekirk, this is a traditional Scottish chip shop of the old-fashioned sort, the kind of unfussy local where the fryers do the talking rather than any trendy decor. The kitchen keeps things classic, frying up a proper Fish Supper alongside the usual chippy favourites, and locals who pop in for a quick tea in the heart of the Mearns know roughly what to expect. One nice quirk noted by regulars is that the chips lean towards a thinner, home-style cut rather than the chunky chip-shop wedges you might find elsewhere, which divides opinion but suits those who like a crispier bite.

Beyond the battered fish, the menu stretches to takeaway pizzas and kebabs, so it works as a one-stop spot when a group can't agree on a single craving. Reviews across the various listing sites are honestly mixed, sitting around 2.8/5, so it's fair to call it a no-frills neighbourhood chippy rather than a destination, but for a hot, freshly fried supper to carry home in this corner of Aberdeenshire it remains a handy and long-running option for the town.