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‘Grease Trap ’99’: Horror Game Haunts Scottish Chip Shop

2/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The announcement introduces a horror game titled 'Grease Trap '99', set in a Scottish fish and chip shop.
Creative Scotland provides £10,000 in development funding for the project.
The game follows a chip shop worker who uncovers a strange menu item that wrecks the town.
Developer James Muirhead aims for a polished demo at upcoming game festivals, with a full summer release.

History

Historical Context

In 2014, Creative Scotland initiated a £10 million funding program to bolster the arts, including a £10,000 grant for 'Grease Trap '99', a horror game set in a Scottish fish and chip shop. This initiative aimed to nurture local talent and promote Scottish culture, reflecting a historical commitment to enhancing the creative industry, which has generated significant economic contributions, including £7.4 million in GVA by 2022.

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Story summary

The announcement introduces a horror game titled 'Grease Trap '99', set in a Scottish fish and chip shop.
Creative Scotland provides £10,000 in development funding for the project.
The game follows a chip shop worker who uncovers a strange menu item that wrecks the town.
Developer James Muirhead aims for a polished demo at upcoming game festivals, with a full summer release.

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