[2] 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.

[dubious – discuss] It is much more likely the villagers were of Scandinavian descent, as the 'Smokie making' process is similar to smoking methods which are still employed in areas of Scandinavia.

Today, 15 local businesses produce Arbroath smokies, selling them in major supermarkets in the UK and online.

[3] Arbroath smokies are prepared using traditional methods dating back to the late 1800s.