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Award for Scotland's 'most dismal town' is scrapped after Port Glasgow backlash

Port Glasgow residents rejected the Carbuncle Award as poverty tourism, leading to its retirement and the creation of a new community spirit prize, the 'Heart On Your Sleeve' award.

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The Plook on the Plinth award for the ‘most dismal town in Scotland’ has been scrapped after an outcry from Port Glasgow residents.

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Scotland's 'most dismal town' award axed after 2025 winner hits back

The 'Plook on the Plinth' Carbuncle trophy has been officially retired and will be replaced with an alternative that instead recognises community spirit

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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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'Scotland's most dismal town' award scrapped after community backlash

The tongue in cheek ‘Plook on the Plinth’ award was awarded to the Inverclyde town two weeks ago, sparking backlash.

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Daily RecordDaily Record
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Scotland's 'most dismal town' award axed for good after 2025 winner hits back

The long running Carbuncle trophy has been retired.

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The NationalThe National
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Award for 'most dismal town' in Scotland scrapped after Port Glasgow backlash

AN award for "the most dismal town in Scotland" has been scrapped following a backlash from its latest recipient ...

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Carbuncle award for “most dismal” town scrapped after Port Glasgow backlash

The infamous Plook on the Plinth trophy is replaced by a new Heart on your Sleeve award, recognising community spirit.

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Award for Scotland's 'most dismal town' is scrapped after Port Glasgow backlash

The Plook on the Plinth award for the ‘most dismal town in Scotland’ has been scrapped after an outcry from Port Glasgow residents.

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greenocktelegraph.co.uk broke the news in on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
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