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 Herald Arbroath Herald The Arbroath Herald Guide and Gazette, usually referred to simply as The Arbroath Herald, is a local newspaper covering events in and around Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. The "Arbroath Herald" is released weekly on a Friday. Established in 1838, the paper has had just seven editors. Up until 1975 the newspaper was printed in the burgh. The "Herald" was bought by the Johnston Press in 1998 at which time its circulation was approximately 7000 per week. In 2005 the Johnston Press reported its circulation was up to 10,030. 2004 was the first time news items were carried on the