Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow, a once iconic shopping destination, is reportedly among the finalists for the controversial Carbuncle Awards, which recognize Scotland's least-attractive buildings and areas. The awards, which were discontinued in 2015 due to complaints of 'demonizing' struggling communities, are making a comeback and aim to highlight the decline of town centers and the loss of historic buildings across Scotland.
A famous Glasgow street that has faced criticism from visitors as an 'absolute embarrassment' could soon be named Scotland 's ugliest eyesore. The Carbuncle Awards , previously presented by magazine Urban Realm to Scotland 's least-attractive buildings and areas between 2000 and 2015, are set to make a comeback. Among the locations reportedly shortlisted this year is Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow . One of the main shopping streets in Scotland 's largest city, Sauchiehall Street stretches over 1.
5 miles in length. It is home to well-known chains such as Waterstones, TK Maxx, and Primark, as well as landmarks including the Centre for Contemporary Arts. However, many brands have closed their stores on the iconic street in recent years. Marks and Spencer, Holland & Barrett, and BHS are among the shops that have shut down. Looking at Sauchiehall Street on Tripadvisor, it has received mixed reviews from recent visitors. It currently holds an average rating of 3.5 out of five based on 361 reviews. One Tripadvisor review states: 'The only two things worth a look at is the Waterstones bookshop and the Willow Tea Rooms. Sauchiehall Street is an absolute embarrassment to Glasgow.' Another review echoes this sentiment: 'Grim, filthy and depressing. Glasgow's once iconic town centre has well and truly won first place in the race to the bottom.' On the other hand, a slightly more positive review reads: 'Can get very busy on nights. Some buildings look tired, others not so bad.' Organizers say that the deteriorating state of town centres and the loss of historic buildings across Scotland has prompted the return of the Carbuncle Awards. Other spots rumored to be in contention this year include Ayr and Granary Quay at Glasgow Harbour. According to Urban Realm editor John Glenday, the Carbuncles will return 'more potent than ever'. He commented: 'The Carbuncle Awards have been on hiatus since 2015, since which lasting societal and political change has taken place — driven by health concerns, economic interests and technological development. 'In such an environment the need for the awards has only increased as we grapple with empty high streets, offices and the zero-carbon agenda. The awards were never an endpoint but a starting point and will return more potent than ever.' Previous winners of the Carbuncle Awards include Airdrie, Coatbridge, and New Cumnock. Cumbernauld is the only destination to have received the prize twice.
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