A FIVE-STAR FISH SUPPER PLEASE…
Metro - Tuesday 29th January 2002

The humble fish and chip shop could be earning a five-star billing similar to that enjoyed by top hotels, under a tourist-friendly grading scheme launched yesterday.
VisitScotland, the country’s tourist board, claims the food grading scheme is the first of its kind in the world and allows outlets – from local cafés to top restaurants – to show their quality to the world.
The scheme was launched at the L’Alba D’Oro chip shop in Edinburgh, which received a four-star rating.
VisitScotland chief executive Philip Riddle said: ‘Food grading is a new addition to our stable of quality assurance schemes and is another first for Scotland, as there are no other such schemes in operation anywhere else.
‘We aim to make Scotland a destination for good food. We have some of the finest natural ingredients in the world. But the scheme is not just about recognising haute cuisine, it is all-embracing and seeks to recognise excellence in all sections of the market, including the corner café or the local fish and chip shop.’