Edinburgh chippy: 17 photos of Edinburgh's best fish & chip shops to try this Easter

Easter weekend in the UK is an important time for both religious and cultural celebrations, typically spanning four days, starting with Good Friday and ending with Easter Monday. It is often seen as the start of spring, with many people enjoying the long weekend with family gatherings, outdoor activities, and traditional meals, while shops and businesses may have reduced hours or close entirely, especially on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Good Friday, especially, holds religious importance for Christians as it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and, traditionally, it is observed as a day of mourning and reflection. One long-standing custom is to eat fish instead of meat on Good Friday, which stems from Christian teachings, where meat – particularly red meat – was associated with feasting and celebration, making it inappropriate for a solemn day.

Fish, seen as a humble food, became the preferred alternative, while the practice also reflects historical fasting rules from the Catholic Church, which many still observe today. As a result, fish and chips is a popular meal across the UK on Good Friday, enjoyed by those following tradition as well as by others who simply embrace it as part of the Easter weekend customs.

Bearing this in mind, and also taking into account the fact we have plenty of amazing chippies in Edinburgh, we asked readers for their recommendations for the very best spots for fish and chips.

Have a look through our picture gallery to see which ones they opted for, and please let us know your own thoughts in the comments section before you go.