'Most dismal town' award scrapped after Port Glasgow backlash15 hours ago Share Save Calum Watson BBC Scotland Share SaveGetty Images Port Glasgow's derelict Clune Park estate, now being demolished to make way for affordable homes, was a factor in the awarding of this year's Carbuncle trophyThe long-running "Plook on the Plinth" Carbuncle Award for "the most dismal town in Scotland" has been scrapped following a backlash from its latest recipient. Port Glasgow rejects the CarbuncleThe Plook was previously presented on seven occasions to six different towns, beginning with Airdrie in 2000. After Aberdeen was named "winner" in 2015, the magazine decided on a pause which lasted until this year when Port Glasgow was chosen as the eighth recipient. "It's not the most positive thing when someone comes and says you're the most dismal town in Scotland," said Kevin. He has lived in Port Glasgow for 70 years but is far less scathing about the Plook on the Plinth than Kevin.