Arbroath smokie Arbroath smokie The Arbroath smokie is a type of smoked haddock – a speciality of the town of Arbroath in Angus, Scotland. The Arbroath Smokie is said to have originated in the small fishing village of Auchmithie, three miles northeast of Arbroath. Local legend has it a store caught fire one night, destroying barrels of haddock preserved in salt. The following morning, the people found some of the barrels had caught fire, cooking the haddock inside. Inspection revealed the haddock to be quite tasty. It is much more likely the villagers were of Scandinavian descent, as the 'Smokie making' process
Arbroath in the various amateur leagues, such as Arbroath Victoria and Arbroath SC. Arbroath has an outdoor tennis court called the Arbroath Lawn Tennis Club. It has been upgraded between 2014-2015 using money from fundraising and a grant provided by Sportscotland. Arbroath has a rugby union club and several bowls clubs, with former World, British and current Commonwealth Games singles champion Darren Burnett a native of Arbroath. Arbroath also has a successful cricket club, having won the CSL Eastern Premiership in 2013 and the Scottish Cup in 2015. Arbroath is also a popular location for angling. Arbroath and the surrounding area