The Scottish new town that was called 'most miserable place to live'
One visitor stated that they "loathe the place".
Scotland features countless towns and villages that are beloved by locals and tourists alike. Every place in the country has its fans.
However, on the other hand, there are some settlements in Scotland have received less-than-stellar feedback from Scots. The Daily Record previously reported on one village near Glasgow that was described as the "worst village ever".
Elsewhere, one Fife town has previously been described as Scotland's "most miserable" place. One visitor even said they "loathe the place".
One Scot took to social media to ask other residents what they believed to be the most unhappy city, town, or village in the country. Posting on Reddit, they questioned: "What's the most miserable place in Scotland you've ever been to?"
The top comment on the post stated that Glenrothes was the "most miserable" place in Scotland. The comment received 64 'upvotes'.
Glenrothes is a post- World World Two new town located in the heart of Fife, around seven miles from the coast. Planned in the 1940s, it has a population of around 38,000.
In response to the comment, one Reddit user replied: "Yass the town I grew up in. Defo a boring ****hole.
"Although it does have some hidden posh areas. I didn't live in any of them mind."
A second responded: "Yeah I ended up there for two nights because the missus had a skydive. Never ever again."
Another echoed: "This is definitely it. Fucking loathe the place."
Meanwhile, somebody else commented: "The most depressed I have ever felt in life was walking through Glenrothes bus station hungover. It was total opposite compared to the day after when I had a good cycle around Loch Leven in Kinross."
Despite the negative reviews from some locals and visitors, Glenrothes has plenty to offer. In particular, the town is renowned for its recreational facilities and green spaces.
The town's largest park is Riverside Park, which straddles the River Leven. It features plenty of peaceful woodland and riverside walks, with views out to the Lomond Hills.
Riverside Park also offers a number of playgrounds, a skate park, and a pond. There are even floral gardens, an arboretum, and an orchard for nature lovers.
Another popular park in the area is Balbirnie Park, which lies to the north of Glenrothes. It is comprised of 416 acres of scenic woodland, and is also home to a renowned rhododendron collection.
Glenrothes is also a great destination for food lovers. There are plenty of popular restaurants to choose from, as well as cafés and pubs.
One of the top eateries in the town is Handi Restaurant. The Indian restaurant offers regional Indian cuisine, including street food, vegetable specials, fragrant curries, and tandoor-grilled meats.
Elsewhere, another popular venue in Glenrothes is The Fettykil Fob country pub. Featuring a stylish brick and tile interior, the pub serves up cask ales and a varied food menu that includes everything from lamb shank to katsu curry.
More information about what you can get up to around Glenrothes can be found on VisitScotland.
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