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We found Hand Made Fish, the croft smokehouse of David Parham, a true delight. David smokes salmon that he carefully selects from Orkney and Shetland fish suppliers. He is passionate about smoking salmon to perfection, and what counts most is to always improve. Our visit to his smokehouse in Bigton, Maywick, was a unique food experience. He told us stories, explained the smoking process and offered us a fascinating tasting experience that learned us how different the pieces of his artisan salmon taste: tail, head, side, body. What a discovery! Everyone of our family, adults and kids, really enjoyed David’s stories and his wonderful smoked salmon. Simply the best salmon we ever had! A few days later we had the luck to also taste David’s smoked haddock he was so kind to deliver us in Lerwick. We poached it in butter and milk, ate it with potatoes and poached eggs, and loved it!

We hebben onverwacht twee nachten kunnen verblijven in het Spiggie Hotel: de hotel eigenaar Chris is een enorm vriendelijke man en zijn vrouw kookt zelf heel lekker! De omgeving is prachtig en je kunt er uitstekend wandelen. In de kleine bar kan Chris je de lekkerste whiskeys laten proeven: dus als je daarvan houdt, zou ik dat zeker uitproberen. Kortom echt een aanrader!

We came ashore off the Jewel of the Seas and the captain onboard had said that we must try fish and chips in Shetlands and there were several good ones. So we selected here. There was a staff member female about 20 and she was rude to customers and a male in his late 50/60s who was maybe the owner and he screamed at people not to stand in the doorway and it was belting with rain. Coming from Australia we were shocked at how greasy it was as well as the demeaned of the staff who seemed overwhelmed - whereas they should have been happy and grateful for such a thriving business opportunity. My advise is sell and chase your dreams elsewhere.

Welcome back to Dave and his excellent team, who now own MacKenzies. Massive step forward, simple but excellent menu, very well cooked food with perfect hosts A must if you are passing or an old customer who lost faith in the previous owner. Our Friday regular is back!