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IT'S Junk Food Day 2016, and Scotland is well known for having it's fair share of famous tasty, fatty foods.

Aside from our own original concoctions such as the deep-fried Mars bar and the roll and pie, we also like to put our own spin on worldwide classics such as burgers and pizzas.

So to celebrate Junk Food Day this year, we've put together a list of Scotland's tastiest fatty snacks and meals, and where you should go to get the best of each.

Burgers

Possibly one of the most recognised junk foods across the world, the burger is also a very versatile meal.

Glasgow is infamous for its absurd about of burger joints, each offering their own special twists on the classic.

But if you really want to be adventurous, head to Steak, Cattle & Roll. They offer the city's biggest burger - the Mammoth Burger.

Consisting of 42oz of burgers, 12oz of sirloin steak, 16 rashers of bacon, 10 slices of cheddar, three tomatoes, salad, relish and mayonnaise, all contained in one 10in brioche bun, suffice it to say it's a bit of a mouthful.

Fry ups

When it comes to breakfast, Scots aren't ones to turn down a greasy spoon dish from time to time.

The full Scottish breakfast is as staple to the Scottish diet as Irn-Bru and shortbread, and almost every cafe will offer some variation of the meal.

But where should you go to get the best experience of this famous Scottish dish? Who does the best tatty scones, square sausage and black pudding?

Many people herald Cafe Roza in Aberdeen as serving up the tastiest fry up breakfast. Words such as 'dirty' and 'filthy' are, believe it or not, used to describe it in the best of lights.

So if you're in the Granite City and fancy a big breakfast, Cafe Roza is the place to go.

Hot dogs

Just like the burger, we have a standard idea of what the classic hot dog should contain: ketchup, mustard, fried onions...

But here in Scotland, there's one man who has thrown caution to the wind, using the humble hot dog as a blank canvas on which to create what can only be described as a work of art.

That man is Danny McLaren, aka the Mad Chef, from Bar Bloc in Glasgow, who brought the Doppleganger to the world.

This 'Boss Dog' contains a roasted bratwurst wrapped in streaky bacon, loaded with beef chilli, Irn-Bru pulled pork (yes, you read that correctly), and a generous helping of Monterey Jack cheese sauce.

It's then topped off with mustard, ketchup, and jalapenos, to give it that extra kick.

You'll never look at another hot dog in the same way again.

Munchie Box

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What started off as a Saturday night post-clubbing meal in Glasgow has grown arms and legs, so much so that it even spread to England earlier this year.

The usual ingredients are kebab meat, pakora, pizza - usually deep-fried (see below) - chips, onion rings, sausage, chicken nuggets, cheese, naan bread, and a little bit of salad, because you still need your five-a-day, of course!

It can also come with chinese foods such as chicken balls and noodles, or there's a breakfast version in case that hangover is too much for you to sit in a cafe or make your own.

Chippy suppers

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Whether you're a fish supper or a sausage supper kind of person, Scotland doesn't fall short when it comes to the quantity and quality of its chippies.

Why not throw in a bit of deep-fried haggis or black pudding for an extra Scottish twist? And wash it all down with a glass bottle of Irn-Bru - glorious!

Or maybe you just fancy some chips, cheese and curry sauce - either way, you don't have to go far to find what you're looking for.

To give just a couple of examples, Cromars in St Andrews was named Best Fish and Chip shop in Scotland, and Oban Fish and Chip shop is the place to be if you want the best chips.

Freakshake

This is a brand new junk food phenomenon, starting in Australia and quickly taking over the world.

Here in Scotland, Black Vanilla in Glasgow east end's Duke Street have currently set the bar for best freakshake, not only in terms of quality and sugar content, but in the variety of flavour combinations they come in.

They may primarily be a cereal cafe but you can't blame them for jumping on the bandwagon and giving the people what they want

So if you find yourself in the area and fancy a bit of a sugar rush, pop in and try a freakshake - just make sure you give yourself ample time to conquer it!

Pizza Crunch

How can you improve the classic margherita pizza? With onions, ham, pineapple, olives, pepperoni?

In Scotland, we slap on some haggis and/or black pudding and stick it in the fryer.

While we're fully aware that the pizza dough is essentially soaking up all that oil, it doesn't stop us from purchasing a cheeky, wee Pizza Crunch every now and then - we'll call it a 'cheat meal'.

Divito's in Hamilton is known for its exceptional Pizza Crunch. Their award-winning pizzas can be given the deep-fried treatment and enjoyed with their top-notch chips.

Deep-fried Mars bar

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Although it could be argued more tourists than Scots have undertaken the challenge of the deep-fried Mars, it's still a famous Scottish junk food nonetheless.

Back in 1995, the Daily Record discovered the very first deep-fried Mars bar at The Haven (now known as The Carron Fish Bar) in Stonehaven. As the original pioneers of this unusual snack, they still proudly serve it today.

Roll and pie

Someone somewhere decided one day that a scotch pie just wasn't good enough on its own.

They subsequently stuck it in a crispy roll with a dollop of brown sauce and, alas, the roll and pie was born.

It's now so popular, it has it's own Facebook page.

Scottish chip shops don't necessarily advertise a roll and pie on their menu board, but it's easy enough to ask them to make you one up. Just find the chippy with your favourite pie and you're sorted.

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