Viral Scottish 'sail-thru' chippy crowned top hidden gem in UK

"One of Scotland's most unique fish and chip restaurants."12:12, 17 Aug 2026A one-of-a-kind 'sail-thru' fish and chip shop in Scotland has been crowned among the top "hidden gems" in the UK. The waterside eatery, which has recently gone viral on social media, was named one of the best food destinations that can be reached via boat or paddle board.‌On Friday, August 14, Paddle UK shared a list of the UK's best hidden pubs and coffee shops that can be accessed on a paddle board. According to the experts, 'paddle boarding to the pub' has exploded in popularity in recent months. Various viral social media videos have inspired people to swap busy roads for rivers and canals.‌One of the locations that was named as part of Paddle UK's roundup of the best "hidden gems" you can reach by paddle boar