The Scottish seafood restaurant named among the best in the UK

Journeys to the seaside often imply sunshine, seashores and naturally, all one of the best sorts of meals.

From fish and chips in newspaper wrappers to the thrill of a 99 flake ice cream, our favorite meals all the time convey again nice reminiscences.

With the present staycation growth seeing increasingly more Scots returning to Scottish seashores in droves, and reminiscences of nostalgic journeys of the previous, prime meals author Grace Dent has named Britain’s finest locations to eat on the coast to create new reminiscences.

From prime eating places to seafood shacks, the listing is full of thrilling picks – nevertheless, it is one restaurant, particularly, that is caught our consideration – and that is the only Scottish eatery named among the many prime UK extensive picks.

The Masterchef decide singled out The Silver Darling in Aberdeen on the listing.

Prime meals critic Grace Dent has picked out her favorite eating places round Britain's coast. (Picture: Dave Benett/Getty)

Talking concerning the listing, printed along with Ainsley Harriot in The Occasions, Grace mentioned: “We’ve been consuming the identical meals within the solar on this nation for many years.

"The seaside expertise in Britain by no means actually adjustments, which is what makes it so beautiful and comforting.”

The Masterchef decide singled out The Silver Darling in Aberdeen for prime reward, naming it as her solely Scottish alternative.

Named for a Scottish time period for the herring (in reflection of its seafood focus), The Silver Darling was opened within the Nineteen Eighties and has been on the forefront of fantastic eating within the Granite Metropolis ever since.

With views out to the North Sea and the supply of the unimaginable substances utilized in its dishes, the seasonal SD menu is fastidiously created by gifted head chef Craig Somers.

Talking concerning the Aberdeen favorite, Grace mentioned: "Proper on the docks in an outdated authorities constructing, from right here there’s a fantastic view of Aberdeenshire’s outstanding shoreline.

"It’s proper in the course of fisherman’s land. Silver Darling is a nickname for herring and the restaurant is nearly a tribute to the individuals who’ve earned a residing from fishing right here over the centuries. Rod Stewart actually loves consuming right here. The chips are particularly good."

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