16 of the best places to get ice cream in Scotland

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On warm sunny days, who doesn't love an ice cream?

With the warm weather set to continue, we take a look at the best places for ice cream and gelato in Scotland.

A waterfront institution, Aunty Bettys holds a prime spot in Stonehaven, from where it serves ice-creams and snacks. The ice-cream spans regular flavours such as Mint Choc Chip and more adventurous flavours such as Irn-Bru.placeholder image
A waterfront institution, Aunty Bettys holds a prime spot in Stonehaven, from where it serves ice-creams and snacks. The ice-cream spans regular flavours such as Mint Choc Chip and more adventurous flavours such as Irn-Bru.
If youre looking for ice cream in the heart of Edinburghs west end then look further than Affogato. Using all natural ingredients and offering gluten and dairy free options, Affogato is the place to try some hand-crafted Gelato.placeholder image
If youre looking for ice cream in the heart of Edinburghs west end then look further than Affogato. Using all natural ingredients and offering gluten and dairy free options, Affogato is the place to try some hand-crafted Gelato.
This family run business is onto to its third generation and they have been making ice cream since 1908. The company has won various awards and the queues outside of both cafes come rain, wind or shine testify to its popularity.placeholder image
This family run business is onto to its third generation and they have been making ice cream since 1908. The company has won various awards and the queues outside of both cafes come rain, wind or shine testify to its popularity.
They do say that variety is the spice of life and with Big Licks thats certainly what you get as their modern take on the old familiar dessert caf offers endless combos of frozen treats.placeholder image
They do say that variety is the spice of life and with Big Licks thats certainly what you get as their modern take on the old familiar dessert caf offers endless combos of frozen treats.
Standing on Aberdeens busy King Street, Casa di Gelato offers up to 16 flavours of traditional Italian-made ice-cream at any one time.placeholder image
Standing on Aberdeens busy King Street, Casa di Gelato offers up to 16 flavours of traditional Italian-made ice-cream at any one time.
Crolla's on The Shore in Leith serves delicious, traditional Italian gelato ice cream.placeholder image
Crolla's on The Shore in Leith serves delicious, traditional Italian gelato ice cream.
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