Eddie's is the sh*t when it comes to fresh seafood. Admittedly it stinks when you walk past it, but…read morefish is a smelly food so you can't really hold that against them. I have never seen a fishmongers so busy; on saturday mornings you can see people actually queuing outside just to pick up some prawns or whatever. I mean how many places can you say that about. And the fish is incredible. Having bought the aforementioned prawns (didn't queue though - not because they're not worth it, just because I'm really lazy) I can safely say they're the best in Edinburgh. They are absolutely huge, really fresh and tasted amazing. The rest of the food is awesome as well, even if you're just picking up a piece of haddock or something then it is the best place around. Admittedly slightly more expensive than the supermarkets, but when you're getting fish of this quality that is fresh every day then you can't really complain.

This really is the best fishmongers I've ever found in Edinburgh. If you're having a dinner party…read moreor cooking for a special occasion, you need to get your ingredients from here. Although it's right in the middle of student-ville, Eddie's is well-known all over the city and once you've bought from here it's easy to see why. The staff are not only friendly but also really knowledgeable. When I went in I needed things to make a fish pie, although I didn't know which fish would be best for it. Rather than simply trying to flog me the most expensive fish they had, the guy was very patient with me and showed me loads of different options. When I used to live in Marchmont I used to see the new deiliveries coming in every day (on the rare occasions I was up early enough, that is!), so you can always be confident that the stuff they have is fresh.

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!

The food was fresh but not the most flavorful. The fish cakes were too potato-y but the crab and…read morelobster were cooked very well on the roll. The brioche was lovely.

I went with friends to this place that opens at noon. We lined up at 11:45 and soon enough by the…read moretime they opened there was a huge line. All I can say is delicious! I got the lobster and chips. The lobster is so so so tasty. The chips had the lobster garlic and butter juice all over them. I don't actually like chips (French fries) however these were so good I ate the entire tray to the point of making myself sick with overeating! They do run out of lobster and there is always a line so be warned, but I would wait in line anyway for this glorious food.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

All my research said that IJ Mellis was a must and I understand why. This tiny cheese shop located…read moreon Victoria Street is booming with business. Likely for the cheese, but also for the service! Even though crowded and busy, the staff was so delightful and friendly! They let us sample some cheeses before we made our selections. We went with all Scottish cheeses, because when in Scotland. They were fabulous!! We got a mix of cheddar, Gouda and blue that we can't wait to enjoy on our upcoming train ride. Prices are fair and by weight. Yum!

Fantastic! If you're a cheese lover, you must stop by. The staff member was so unbelievably kind…read moreand knowledgeable. I got an aged Scottish cheddar and it was amazing. They even suggested the proper cracker to go nicely with it. They'll give you a sample, so just ask! It's a small place but so cozy and welcoming.