Scottish man's fish supper gulped by seagull after seven-hour trip to famous chippy
A man who embarked on a seven-hour round trip for a renowned Scottish fish supper has shared the moment his meal was nicked by a crafty seagull.
Brad Monaghan took two buses to reach Anstruther Fish Bar in Fife for their signature haddock and chips. However, just as he settled down to snap a photo of his eagerly anticipated lunch, it was nabbed and gobbled up by a ravenous gull.
It wasn't until the 32 year old factory worker, from Glasgow, began digging into a replacement supper that he realised he had inadvertently captured the audacious avian in the act.
Brad commended the compassionate chippie staff who sympathised with his plight and offered him his second meal free of charge.
He recounted: "The fish bar has been pretty big on social media and my mate really wanted to go so we travelled three-and-a-half hours from Glasgow to get there.
"We don't drive so we had to catch two buses. We had to take the bus to St Andrews then another to Anstruther.", reports the Daily Record.
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"I'd just sat down with my fish and chips. I'd only had one chip then I thought 'I'll take a photo and send it my partner'. I placed it on my lap and just as I went to take the photo the seagull swooped in.
"It all happened in a flash. Before I knew it, the supper was on the ground and there were about 10 seagulls swarming around it. It was gone in minutes.
"At this point I didn't know I had the photo. I was a bit flustered in the panic and put my phone away."
Brad returned to the fish bar to order another meal, intending to enjoy it in a safer location, and informed the staff about his unfortunate encounter.
He shared: "I went to buy another one but they said 'don't worry we'll give you it for nothing'. After I ate the second supper I checked my camera roll and couldn't believe my eyes. My mate was in fits of laughter. He was doubled over.
"I don't know how I managed to get such a perfect photo."
Despite the unexpected incident, Brad affirmed that his fish supper was well worth the journey - and the close call.
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He expressed: "It was a long way but worth it right enough. It was the best fish supper I've had and the staff were brilliant."
Fish bar kitchen manager Laura Armit recounted: "I was there bringing in the tables and chairs and it lifted it clean out of his hand.
"I've worked here a long time and I've never seen them taking something straight out of your hand. I think he was just super unlucky so I got him a replacement supper."
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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A man who embarked on a seven-hour round trip for a renowned Scottish fish supper has shared the moment his meal was nicked by a crafty seagull. Brad Monaghan took two buses to reach Anstruther Fish Bar in Fife for their signature haddock and chips. However, just as he settled down to snap a photo of his eagerly anticipated lunch, it was nabbed and gobbled up by a ravenous gull. It wasn't until the 32 year old factory worker, from Glasgow, began digging into a replacement supper that he realised he had inadvertently captured the audacious avian in the act. Brad commended the compassionate chippie staff who sympathised with his plight and offered him his second meal free of charge. He recounted: "The fish bar has been pretty big on social media and my mate really wanted to go so we travelled three-and-a-half hours from Glasgow to get there. "We don't drive so we had to catch two buses. We had to take the bus to St Andrews then another to Anstruther.", reports the Daily Record. (Image: UGC) "I'd just sat down with my fish and chips. I'd only had one chip then I thought 'I'll take a photo and send it my partner'. I placed it on my lap and just as I went to take the photo the seagull swooped in. "It all happened in a flash. Before I knew it, the supper was on the ground and there were about 10 seagulls swarming around it. It was gone in minutes. "At this point I didn't know I had the photo. I was a bit flustered in the panic and put my phone away." Brad returned to the fish bar to order another meal, intending to enjoy it in a safer location, and informed the staff about his unfortunate encounter. He shared: "I went to buy another one but they said 'don't worry we'll give you it for nothing'. After I ate the second supper I checked my camera roll and couldn't believe my eyes. My mate was in fits of laughter. He was doubled over. "I don't know how I managed to get such a perfect photo." Despite the unexpected incident, Brad affirmed that his fish supper was well worth the journey - and the close call. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. He expressed: "It was a long way but worth it right enough. It was the best fish supper I've had and the staff were brilliant." Fish bar kitchen manager Laura Armit recounted: "I was there bringing in the tables and chairs and it lifted it clean out of his hand. "I've worked here a long time and I've never seen them taking something straight out of your hand. I think he was just super unlucky so I got him a replacement supper."
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