Port Glasgow named Scotland's 'most dismal town' by Carbuncle Awards

Anger as Port Glasgow named 'the most dismal town in Scotland'

The town's Provost has spoken up.

Port Glasgow named Scotland's 'most dismal town' by Carbuncle Awards

The Inverclyde town famed for its shipbuilding past has been honoured with the Plook on the Plinth award.

Is Port Glasgow really Scotland's most dismal town?

Parts of Port Glasgow have been dubbed 'Scotland's Chernobyl' - but locals say the area has 'grit and a sense of community'.

Port Glasgow named Scotland's most dismal town

The award that everyone has heard of but nobody wants is back to appraise the condition of urban Scotland with a fresh pair of eyes. This year, of all the Carbuncle nominees , one town has fallen furthest. Leaving us with no choice but to award Port Glasgow with the infamous Plook on the Plinth trophy. Marking a pivotal point in the town's history, 2025 marks Port Glasgow's 250th...