It's National Chip Week and Ayrshire folks are flocking to their nearest chippy this weekend for a tasty meal. 

National Chip Week runs from February 20 and 26 and is organised by the potato council to encourage more people to eat them.

But just what are the top rated fish and chip shops in the region? We put the question to our readers, and we've narrowed down the list to the most popular....

EAST AYRSHIRE

  • Nello's, Cumnock
  • The Wee Chippy, Mauchline
  • Bonnyton Cafe, Kilmarnock
  • Marcello's, Auchinleck
  • The Wellbeck, Kilmarnock
  • The Chip Box, Stewarton
  • Ferris Cafe, Kilmarnock

NORTH AYRSHIRE

  • Gino's Fryer, Largs
  • Marco's, Irvine
  • Eglinton Diner, Saltcoats
  • The Fish Works, Largs 
  • The Village Chippy, West Kilbride 
  • Mamma's, Irvine
  • Enzo's, Irvine
  • Aldo's, Kilwinning
  • Melbourne Fry, Saltcoats
  • Alberts, Ardrossan

SOUTH AYRSHIRE

  • Marco's Fish and Chips, Ayr
  • Harbour View, Girvan
  • Graziano's, Girvan
  • The Lucky Star, Ayr
  • Forehill Cafe, Ayr
  • Wee Hurrie, Troon
  • Enzo's, Ayr