Savour A Smokie

Surrounded by stunning coastline and a rich maritime heritage, the Arbroath Smokie Trail is adding this local delicacy to the foodie map

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THERE are only about 15 items produced in Scotland that have the coveted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) – and one of them is the Arbroath smokie.

This world-famous haddock dish, smoked over hardwood, is synonymous with the Angus fishing town, so it is only fitting that an official trail has been established in celebration of the local delicacy and its history.

The Smokie Trail has existed for several years, but it has recently been relaunched by Visit Angus, Angus Tourism Cooperative and Appetite for Angus. The trio of organisations have come together to not only put Arbroath smokies on the map, but to market the area as a go-to destination for foodies, says Fiona Walsh, coordinator at Appetite for Angus.

“We work in partnership with Visit Angus to promote local food, drink and food tourism. Angus Alive, as custodians of The Signal Tower, are key partners in the trail, too,” she adds.

“It’s a fantastic town, with amazing people and a really valuable asset in the humble and very tasty smokie. We’ve got some fantastic ambassadors for the smokie, too, including all the amazing producers based in the town.”