Suzy has checked into....... yep - Welch's .....AGAIN! Either I've become predictable or this…read moreplace is too good not to go to nearly once a week. When I buy seafood - it makes a big impression that I can actually see the sea and boats from the store. Now add in years of experience, a super clean and shiny shop, great variety, friendly staff and of course fresh FISH. Whole fish, fillets, 'steaks', shellfish - langoustines with the whiskers still twitching, a giant tank of lobster, piles of mussels and loads of extras. They have smokies, smoked haddock, cold smoked salmon and my favourite - their own Hot Smoked Salmon. You can even get slices of these vac packed (well - they can vac pack anything for you) to keep in the fridge for a few days. Soft, flaky, smoky, delicate - great cold or gently warmed up. All this is set at the quaint Newhaven harbour - completely with picturesque lighthouse, dock with seats to sit and watch the boats from and a couple of restaurants. Makes it all worth the trip!

I thought Welch's in the West End was the seafood business, but big brother in Newhaven is THE King…read moreof fishmongers. If it swims in the sea or lives in a shell, it'll be found here. Live crayfish in huge tanks adorn a wall, filleted & whole fish, shellfish, prawns, you name it, they'll most likely have it. The most endearing point to make is the fact that rather than reside behind a counter, the fishmongers mix amongst the patrons and take an active interest in showing their produce in best light. Tesco, Morrisons, ASDA and the like, take note...this is seafood and that is service at it's best! Bravo!

A* service. Love the Scottish Fishmonger…read more With this cool new service delivering anywhere in the UK, Glasgow is fast becoming my favorite city to go to. Forget Edinburgh. Glasgow has Cookie, Rogano's and this amazing fishmonger. Where else could you want to go for seafood, besides actually go and catch it yourself? If you need fish then check out these guys!

From the owner: We are a family run business with over three generations of experience supplying our customers with…read morefresh fish and quality foods delivered to their home. We spend a lot of time sourcing the best produce, as we believe that quality is what makes us stand out from our competitors. All of our foods are sourced by hand from boat, market and farm by our experienced staff. We start everyday at 4am so that we can get the freshest fish. We have an eye for quality and a reputation for being the best at what we do.

I always found it a bit off having a fishmongers in Marchmont, the hub of student living in…read moreEdinburgh. Students, who live off pot noodles and take-away, would never really bother to cook fish, but maybe they do. Although saying that, most times I walk past Shiela's, it's closed! Maybe there isn't much business after all. When it is open, however, it's a great contribution to the area. I came here and bought fresh halibut and prawns for a dinner party, and although there was a strong fishy smell (and my granny always told me if fish is smelly it's not fresh) I found the fish quite good! It wasn't amazing, but good enough for a nice meal.

The stench of fish is usually an immediate deterrent for me, but as I had just been in to the…read morebutchers next door, I decided to check out this fishmongers as well. The shop has been there for over ten years, and there are several in the Edinburgh area. I had a nice chat with the lady in there ( I couldn't work out if she was Sheila or not) and she said they've got the most skilled workers, and probably the best fish in Scotland. I've grown a little wary of self promotion, so it's up to you to decide. What I did find charming were the old fashioned cutting tables, which I'm sure have a more appropriate and technical name, and scales. They're also several donations by customers, to a certain hospice, plastered all over the wall. Nothing like a community conscious fishmongers eh?

I love fish. I love seafood too. And I love the notion of a 'fish emporium'. Not a fishmonger, or…read moreseafood specialist. A 'fish emporium'. Never has a title been more appropriate. This is a fairly traditional place, so don't expect anything too wacky or modern. George Hughes & Son does, however, boast a massive selection of locally and sustainably sourced fish and seafood. From sea bass to trout, lobster, john dory, scallops, tuna, you name it, they've probably got it. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful too. Being an independent 'fish emporium' (note, not a fishmonger), expect to pay independent fish emporium prices. You won't get a tuna steak for supermarket prices. But then, it'll taste of tuna and not salt water. Also, you can eat it safe in the knowledge it's been sustainably sourced and you're supporting a local business, both of which are very important in these testing times.

As fishmongers go this is one of the very best offering high quality fish at reasonable prices…read more Especially welcome are the range of fish on offer and I was pleased to see some less common varieties for inexpensive prices. If you know your fish you'll recognise that the range of fish covered here is very impressive and you do not pay any premium in return for being offered this range. The fish generally start at £9 a kilo, which really isn't bad for fish of this quality and you'll get a decent amount of choice in that price range with the price going up from here. For those less set on their specific choice of variety there is also the option of the off cuts from many varieties of fish at £7 per kilo. Given that this often contains good fish and all high quality fish this is certainly a winner in my book - you cannot beat this price.

This fishmonger is amazing. The quality of seafood is second to none. Located in Stockbridge…read moretowards Comely Bank, this place opens earlier than most other shops you'll see in the area. Service is really friendly and super helpful. I don't think it's too costly for fresh seafood and there's always some funky looking fish on the window which people are usually milling around to have a look at. Its also the best place to buy scallops! They're quite pricey (£10 for 6) but is the best quality for scallops to have at home. Definitely highly recommended and will be my regular place for all fresh seafood needs.

NEVER EVER again will I buy supermarket smoked salmon…read more This. - This is what smoked salmon should taste like. Utterly lovely, with beautiful flavours and texture. Ultimately, it's all about the fish and, at G Armstrong, there's no need for fancy flavours as the supermarkets tend to do. - The quality is just so high that there's no need. In fact, it's best to enjoy the natural smoked flavours. The salmon feels so indulgent and plump that even the smallest of nibbles is satisfying. The fillet I bought will provide three portions to put in other dishes. So, although, it's more expensive than a supermarket offering, it is so very worth it and the quality is evident. I can't believe how much I love this local fishmonger after just one visit. - This is now my go-to for smoked salmon!

This is a good shop to visit that is not too far out from the city centre and well worth looking…read moreinto if you are passing. The fish on offer here offers both good quality and reasonable pricing, which is as much as you can really ask for. My main complaint is the fact that they only display prices in pounds. I know that fishmongers work in pounds, but I work in kilos and I can't help but think that it wouldn't be much effort on their part just to knock out the conversion on a calculator whereas I have to try and do it in my head without really knowing how many pounds are equivalent to a kilo. Despite this, you do seem to get a good amount of fish for you money even though I'm not precisely sure how much you get, but it is certainly on a par with elsewhere. The staff here are friendly and will be happy to have a quick chat with you as they weigh out your order and get you your chance which adds a bit of pleasantry to your visit although I must admit I still struggle with some of the accents so my parts in these chats often end up being nodding and smiling a lot. Another little criticism, however, is that the range is fairly small sticking to the old favourites which most will be happy with, but I do like choice in my fish so I do find this a bit disappointing. As it is, the place is a nice fishmongers to visit.

While visiting Edinburgh, I looked up for fish shops downtown because I really craved for…read morelangoustines (norway lobster). I was immediately drawn to "Something Fishy" as the lovely wee shoppe reminded me of the old fishmongers we used to have around in my birthplace near La Rochelle before the bloody supermarkets put them all out of business. So my friend and I popped in on a Tuesday an inquired about these fine ladies of the sea.. alas there wasn't any. As the benevolent and knowledgeable owner explained us, since it's a pricey delicacy people tend to treat themselves with it only for fine supper over the week-end. That said, the good man went on a limb and offered to order us a kilo of them to pick-up on Thursday morning, without any guarantee that the Frog and Yankee tourists will be back for it. Needless to say, I was there on Thursday morning at first light! And what lovely beasts they were.. big, extra fresh and full of caviar.. But pictures are best. Quel délice!

Local produce smoked on site! No need to say more.read more

This market is well worth the drive to Peebles. Their smoked fish is amazing. We tried the lemon…read moredill mackerel, smoked hake, cold smoked salmon , and smoked trout. All were some of the best we have ever tasted. We are from the Pacific Northwest so we have a high seafood standard and this not only passed the test but the prices here in Scotland were half of Oregon. Please visit. You won't be disappointed.

Located in the heart of Portobello High Street, Williamson's screams local flavour. Right down to…read morethe knowledgeable and personable gentlemen that tend the counter; they have a conversation for everyone. My experience of fishmongers isn't extensive to say the least, but on the occasional glance the stock seems to be quite samey with not a lot of variety. That said I don't really know what unusual sea-dwellers I would be looking for. The basics are all covered and there is a small range of squid, octopus, scallops and the like. Prices seems reasonable. My particular favourite being the herrings in dill sauce that come at a little over £2 for a tub. Lovely.

This is a proper fish shop that even has water cascading down the window. There is usually a queue…read moreout the door that's how great this fish shop is. They don't stock a great amount of unusual fish, but you can get tuna and swordfish on a regular basis. They sell the biggest eggs. The eggs are such great value and are nearly always double yolks. The staff are always up for a bit of cheeky banter. As this is a proper fish shop, it's always closed on a Monday.

HOT HOT HOT CHOCOLATE for ALL chocolate LOVERS! The…read morechocolate tree is located on a busy road and still it's easy to find car parking nearby, especially on a Sunday. Also conveniently accessible by bus. There is not much sitting space, such best to book in advance. We got a lovely table at the front window (which by the way is the only table in the front of the shop). I believe there is a very small sitting area in the back. You can find lots of chocolate variations on display on cupboard shelves. At the moment they offer 10% off chocolate bars before a certain time of the day. There are also macaroons, ice cream a (not gelato), pralines and little "cakes". Above the main entrance you see the drink menu written on huge chalk boards: Traditional chocolate, one for kids and one for adults, white chocolate, milky chocolate, dark chocolate and much more. They do coffee too. I ordered salted caramel ice cream and milk chocolate, which was the best hot milk chocolate in Edinburgh so far, and not to mention I got served plenty of it in a big mug. Definitely worth the money. Must confess, my eyes were bigger than my stomach and next time a hot chocolate will be plenty :-) They are also present with stalls at various Edinburgh markets, like Stockbridge. Its an ideal place to take away and enjoy the "pleasures" somewhere else.

For those 'in the know', the chocolate tree has been an online business for quite some time, but…read moredecided to open up their own shop in our very own city, Edinburgh. If you like chocolate, you will LOVE The Chocolate Tree. Located in the trendy Bruntsfield area, it is in the perfect position to sit in and gorge or sit out and gorge. Their chocolates are all organic (so at least your conscious feels good about eating copious amounts of chocolate...) The decor is very chic, trendy and indulgent. Indeed, I think Indulgence is a theme in the cafe. My first visit was under sad circumstances - recently single and feeling vulnerable, my friend took me and ordered me the 'Spanish Hot Chocolate' (see picture). Oh My God. Where I was feeling despairing, distraught and dismayed I was overcome with delight, deliriousness and felt thoroughly delectable!! It was perfect...perhaps a bit rich, but the first few sips were to die for. It even came with a little dough cake-thing to dip into the thick, gloopy chocolate, like fondue! It would have been ideal for two to share. To be honest, I'm not what you would call a choc-a-holic - especially now that Cadbury's is no longer considered 'chocolate'. But there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether its a slice of their GLORIOUS chocolate cake (it was delicious, after a while I felt I should find a mirror to check if my pupils had dilated) or one of their mini chocolate bites. If you can't make it to the shop they sell online and they're much cheaper than their competition ( it's one of their ethical principles, woohoo!). It really is worth visiting, on a warm summer day to lounge and indulge yourself, or on a cold winter evening to keep yourself warm. It's the sort of place I imagine Harry Potter would sit in...