Canal Side Chip Shop - Fort Augustus

Visited last week. Thought as it was a Fish n Chip shop they wouldn't be serving Frozen Chips, totally not what you'd expect to get from a traditional Scottish Chip Shop. You're giving good auld Scottish chips a very bad name. Owner, stop being lazy and start using fresh potatoes.

Felt rather scammed as there’s a big sign outside saying “Traditional Fish and Chips” but it was factory-made fish and chips cooked from frozen. Not traditional to my understanding. If you’re a tourist reading this, try to find a proper chippy to taste the real thing.

I was initially hesitant to visit this restaurant due to the reviews, but I'm so glad we did! It turned out to be the best fish and chips we had throughout our entire trip in Scotland. Everything was made fresh and to order, and the gentleman who served us was very friendly and even apologized for the wait, as we were behind a large family order. We had a table by the canal, which created a wonderful atmosphere as the sun set, making our evening truly enjoyable.

We took a day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, passing through the Cairngorms National Park. In the village, we decided not to go on a cruise on the Loch, as we wanted to explore the area instead. We stopped at a fish and chip shop and then headed down to the waterfront to see Loch Ness and take some pictures.

I stopped here before my Loch Ness cruise and had the best fish and chips I've ever tasted. The chef prepares everything on the spot, so it's incredibly fresh. I would love to come back in the future!