The "most depressing" places to live in Scotland in 2024 have been revealed.
Nowhere is perfect, and while everyone complains about their neck of the woods at one point or another, some locals go one step further with their grievances. Earlier this year, town reviews website iLiveHere.com asked people across the nation to submit their hometown as the worst place to live in Britain.
The Daily Record reported in January that Edinburgh, Dumfries, Gretna, and Paisley were all among the locations in the running to be crowned the "most depressing" place to live. However, earlier this week, the final list was published — and only two Scottish destinations are included in the top 20.
Of the 20 "winners", both of those in Scotland's place in the top five. The town of Alloa in Clackmannanshire comes in at number four, while Aberdeen takes the overall third spot on the list.
Commenting on Aberdeen's placement, iLiveHere.com states: "Are you colourblind? Do you have that monochrome sort of colour blindness? Then Aberdeen is the town for you." The website added that "unless lots of grey stone is your architectural jam", visitors "should avoid Scotland’s oil capital".
Aberdeen has long been known as the Granite City, or less affectionately, "the Grey City", due to its high proportion of buildings constructed with granite. Despite its reputation, however, the city is a vibrant destination home to both spectacular architecture and stunning sea views.
There is also a wealth of activity going on in Aberdeen, from its exciting art scene to its fascinating historical attractions. Among the highlights of the city are the Aberdeen Art Gallery, the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, and St Machar's Cathedral, while the colourful David Welch Winter Gardens are also a must-visit.
Meanwhile, Alloa was criticised by iLiveHere.com as "culturally devoid and one of the most deprived places in Scotland". The town, which is found around eight miles east of Stirling, actually has plenty to offer.
The town's most famous attraction is the breathtaking Alloa Tower, which dates all the way back to the early 14th century. The tower house, which is open to the public, is bursting with beautiful art and antiques — and enthralling stories to go with them.
Elsewhere, Alloa's Gartmorn Dam Country Park is the perfect spot for a peaceful walk and is home to many different bird species. You can also check out Alloa Town Hall and Library, which dates back to the 1880s, as well as the historic St Mungo's Parish Church.
Coming in at number one iLiveHere.com's list of the "most depressing towns" in Britain is Falmouth in Cornwall, while Peterborough in Cambridgeshire and Tiverton in Devon round out the top five. The full list can be found on the iLiveHere.com website.
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