THE Welshest pub, shop and street in the world have now been officially identified, following a competition in which all the winners were nominated and voted by the public.

Becws Islyn in Aberdaron clinched the title “Welshest Shop in the World” and Black Boy Inn from Caernarfon took first spot as “Welshest Pub in the World”. Stryd y Plas, Caernarfon, came out on top as the “Welshest Street in the World”.

As one of Arloesi Gwynedd Wledig’s first pilot projects, the Welshest Businesses in the World Awards were established to highlight how the Welsh language is one of the most valuable assets in Gwynedd.

“We’ve been taken aback by the overwhelming support and engagement shown by the public and local businesses with the awards,” said Bethan Fraser-Williams of Arloesi Gwynedd Wledig who has been promoting and co-ordinating the pilot.

“All the decisions were made by the general public, mainly through social media.”

A specially commissioned Y Ddafad Ddu (The Black Sheep) trophy was presented to the three winners, inspired by Banc y Ddafad Ddu from the 19th century.

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