Our story

Our journey started with a simple vision: to bring fresh, locally sourced food to our community.

With over 30 years of experience, Alandas has grown from a small family business into a beloved name, known for our award-winning gelato and seafood.

Button

The Alandas journey

Alandas traditional fish and chips East Lothian takeaways

1991 – Where It All Began

Starting out as a small family-run fish and chip shop in East Lothian, with a vision to bring fresh, highquality food to the local community.

Alandas Seafood east lothian takeaways​

2000 – 2012 Perfecting Our Craft

As a family, we worked hard, putting years of dedication to refining our recipes, understanding the importance of quality, as well as building relationships in the industry with trusted suppliers, and our growing customer base. 

Alandas Seafood Longniddry Bents

2012 – Alandas seafood is born

Expanding into events across Scotland, we launched Alandas Seafood, with our Longniddry Bents site becoming a showcase for our passion for fresh seafood. 

north berwick ice cream

2014 - Gelato innovation

This was the year we opened our first Gelateria in North Berwick, complete with a micro-factory in store, crafting artisanal gelato with handmade ingredients. 

north berwick ice cream

2017 - 2021 - Award winning gelato

Recognised as the Scottish Ice Cream Champions in 2017, 2018, and 2021. 

best gelato edinburgh

2021 - Edinburgh expansion

We brought our handcrafted gelato to the heart of the capital, opening Alandas Edinburgh on the infamous Forrest Road. 

best gelato edinburgh

2022 - 2024 - Scooping up awards

In 2022, our gelato received 18 Scottish Ice Cream Awards, and then 19 RHS Scottish Ice Cream Awards in 2023, and finally last year, 11 of our gelato won the awards and Alandas Gelato received the prestigious Good Food Award, highlighting our growing skill and creativity behind every flavour.

alandas edinburgh team

The future and beyond

As we continue to grow, our passion for fresh, high quality food remains at the heart of everything we do. The future is looking sweet, and we’re just getting started! 

The Alandas team

Multi-Award Winning Excellence

Royal Highland Show Alandas Gelato

Royal Highland Show Champions

Proud winners of the prestigious Royal Highland Show from 2017-2024, showcasing our dedication to producing the finest gelato.

Button

Scottish champions

In 2017, 2018 and 2021 we were awarded the ice cream champions award. 

Button
best gelato edinburgh
Alandas Seafood Longniddry Bents

Sunday Times Top 5 Fish & Chips in Scotland

Featured in The Sunday Times as one of Scotland’s best fish and chip providers, proving that our fresh, sustainably sourced seafood stands out from the rest.

Button

Find your nearest Alandas

FIND US
STAY IN THE KNOW

Get a taste of our exclusive news and offers

SIGN UP
House icon

Local

Strawberry icon

Fresh

Family icon

Family-Run

Fish icon

Seafood

Ice cream icon

Gelato

Scottish hat icon

Scottish

House icon

Local

Strawberry icon

Fresh

Family icon

Family-Run

Fish icon

Seafood

Ice cream icon

Gelato

Scottish hat icon

Scottish

linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram