Described as ‘‘the best chippy ever’ by several readers, The Mermaid in Leith closed in July 2020 after trading for decades. Remembering the former shop one said ‘I still remember the big tattie fritters’ with another adding ‘the Mermaid is part of Leith history in my books’

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Described as ‘‘the best chippy ever’ by several readers, The Mermaid in Leith closed in July 2020 after trading for decades. Remembering the former shop one said ‘I still remember the big tattie fritters’ with another adding ‘the Mermaid is part of Leith history in my books’ | Submitted

The 21 best Edinburgh chippies of all time according to readers

We asked Evening News readers to name the best Edinburgh chippy of all time.

Hundreds of residents responded to nominate their favourite fish and chip shops which are still operating in the capital whilst others remembered famous venues that have since closed their doors.

Whether you like your fish supper with chippy brown sauce, tomato ketchup or tartare sauce, there’s no doubt the people of Edinburgh love a good chippy tea.

Here are the best Edinburgh chippies of all time according to our readers.

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