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Surprisingly Sustainable Seafood in Scotland

July 23, 2015 globallocavore 15 Comments

Surprising. That’s the word to describe my weekend in Scotland. Surprisingly beautiful. Surprisingly peaceful. Surprisingly delicious.

During a road trip from Edinburgh to Fife with two friends, I didn’t read the guidebook, I didn’t review the map, I wasn’t responsible for a single decision. I simply went along for the ride. My travels have taught me that adventure, like love and happiness, is fragile. When clutched too tightly, the spirit of adventure is destroyed. When set free, it takes flight. As much as I can be an A-type, list-maker, contingency-maker, control-freak at times I find that travel transforms me into a free spirit. There is something magical about simply allowing the journey to unfold. In fact, one of my favourite parts of travelling is the unexpected experience, the unplanned discovery.

Sustainable Seafood in Scotland 1If I hadn’t let adventure sweep me away, I might never have looked out at the stark, desolate beauty of the Highlands and stared into the faces of a herd of shaggy Highland Cattle. I might never have walked among the 500 year old graves that surround St. Andrews’ Cathedral and heard a traditional bagpipe melody floating on the breeze. I might never have stopped at the seaside town of Anstruther and enjoyed a picnic of world famous fish and chips.Sustainable Seafood in Scotland 2 Highland CattleSustainable Seafood in Scotland 3 Fife CastleSustainable Seafood in Scotland 4 Anstruther Fish BarThe allure of the fish and chips from Anstruthers Fish Bar for some people might be their Best In Britain award or the fact that they are loved by none other than Prince Charles and Camilla. For me, the real draw was the restaurant’s commitment to the local economy, the local environment and the local culinary traditions. I loved that they listed the catch of the day along with which local fisherman sold it and how it had been sustainably caught.

The haddock I ate was caught by Crystal River Fishermen that very morning and I enjoyed it while overlooking the harbour where the fishermen moored their boats. As I sat there, I suddenly realized that this meal perfectly captured what I wanted Global Locavore to be all about – my quest to eat locally sourced, traditional foods while travelling the globe.

catch of the day at anstruthers fish bar
fife castle views
fish and chips by the seaside
scottish coast

Discovering a sustainable seafood restaurant on the road to Fife was certainly surprising. Eating a picnic of freshly caught fish & chips was completely unplanned. My love for a restaurant that supports the local economy and environment was entirely unsurprising.

Enjoying a seaside picnic of sustainable seafood in Scotland from the world famous Anstruther Fish Bar was a highlight of a trip from Edinburgh to Fife.

Where have your unexpected travel adventures led you?


Now It’s Your Turn! If you are a seafood lover, it is worth investing in quality, sustainable seafood. It is better for your own health and the health of the planet. The Marine Stewardship Council has easy to understand, up to date shopping guides that can help you choose the most sustainable seafood in your area. Just look for the blue MSC logo on the products you buy!


Disclosure: I’m not affiliated with MSC in any  way, but I’ve been long supporter of their work. A special thank you to my friend Rebecca Elming for some of the photos in this post.

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  1. Tanja (the Red phone box travels) says

    June 20, 2016 at 8:42 am

    beautiful photos! I’d like to go somewhere without planning for a thing:) #monday escapes
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    • globallocavore says

      June 20, 2016 at 5:05 pm

      Definitely! It’s nice to take a break from planning and just go with the flow. However, it’s much easier to do so when travelling with friends or family than when you are travelling solo!

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  2. Grey World Nomads says

    June 22, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    Mmmmh, that looks tasty! We are house sitting on the other side of Scotland at the moment but will be going to Inverness in a weeks time. Will see how the fish and chips is there!

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    • globallocavore says

      June 26, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      Ooo! Yes! I took a look at your photos of Scotland and it completely took me back. So beautiful! I hope you find some yummy (and sustainable!) fish and chips. 🙂

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  3. Vlad says

    June 25, 2016 at 4:53 am

    I love your photos! I’m going to Scotland in a few weeks, but sadly I don’t think I’ll make it to Fife, even though I’m a huge seafood lover. I’ll keep it in mind for next time though 😀 #MondayEscapes
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    • globallocavore says

      June 26, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      Hi Vlad. Thanks for stopping by. I’m jealous you will be in Scotland soon! My time there was all too short, but I’m hoping to make it back again one day. I hope you find some delicious seafood in the area you are visiting. 🙂

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  4. Van @ Snow in Tromso says

    July 20, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Fish&Chips and Scotland are two of my favourite things, seriously! 😉
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    • globallocavore says

      July 26, 2016 at 9:12 pm

      Me too! I need to get myself back to Scotland soon!

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  5. Rebecca says

    July 21, 2016 at 3:54 am

    Little bit homesick now…! I absolutely love seafood and I think it’s so sad in Scotland that a lot of it gets exported elsewhere rather that stays in the country, so glad you found somewhere to try it locally. Fife is a great place to explore too, with all the little fishing villages!

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  6. Isabel says

    July 21, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Wow. Your pictures are incredible! And I agree, as much as I love planning, it is better to go with the flow sometimes 🙂
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    • globallocavore says

      July 26, 2016 at 9:07 pm

      I wish I loved planning sometimes, I really do! I am at risk of missing out when I don’t plan, but luckily I sometimes travel with friends who enjoy that kind of thing. Thanks for commenting Isabel!

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  7. Clare (Suitcases and Sandcastles) says

    July 21, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    There’s nothing quite like fish and chips at the British seaside! I just wanted to say how much I love your second paragraph and agree with every word. I’m a planner too but would completely agree that it’s when I’m getting lost and having travel adventures that I have the most remarkable experiences.

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    • globallocavore says

      July 26, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      Thank you so much Clare! That means a lot to me. I’m pleased to know other travellers find joy in the unplanned moments as well (and that not everyone relies on TripAdvisor to tell them where to have fun!)

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  8. Lauren says

    July 21, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    I often get caught up with planning as well, afraid that I’ll miss out on something special or end up in a crap restaurant not having done my research. But sometimes you just have to go with the flow, and see where you end up! This sounds like the ultimate fish and chips experience and really does seem to capture exactly the ideals of your blog! I always love reading about your food stories 😀 Keep em cominggggg
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    • globallocavore says

      July 26, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      I have the opposite problem. I do end up in crap restaurants and miss out on cool sights due to lack of research. Oops! I guess there is risk either way. Thanks so much for the encouragement!! It means so much to me. 🙂

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