Arbroath haddock using traditional methods dating back to the late 19th century where the fish are first salted overnight to preserve them, before being left tied in pairs to dry. Next, the dried fish are hung in a special barrel containing a hardwood fire and covered with a lid. After around an hour of smoking, the fish are golden brown and ready to eat. The preparation of smokies remains a cottage industry in Arbroath, centred almost exclusively at the harbour area. However, one larger processor, RR Spink, supplied Arbroath smokies to several UK supermarket chains. It appears that, nowadays, the firm
Arbroath Herald front page, where previously adverts and notices were displayed. Historical copies of the "Arbroath Herald", dating back to 1889, are available to search and view in digitised form at The British Newspaper Archive. 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