The Carbuncles process has opened the eyes of citizens, leaders, visitors and businesses over the years, most recently in Glenrothes to the raw potential our town’s possess but have yet to harness.

Our Carbuncles team applies extensive research into the history of local areas, tapping into the optimism and hope for a better tomorrow before it dissipates entirely.

Many issues are brought to the fore through the Carbuncles process from private ownership of land to traffic congestion, inappropriate development and poor logistics but by outlining potential futures for our chosen town of 2010 at a specially convened conference we will open the eyes of all participants as to just what potential lies dormant, waiting to be unleashed.

Glenrothes, as with all of Britain’s towns is a work in progress, as any industrious, commercial and vibrant centre ought to be. But the short period of time in which the town has been in the spotlight has not been without tangible signs of progress such as political attention being brought to bear on the fate of a David Harding statue threatened by supermarket expansion.

That is why this year for the first time ever the Carbuncles will be expanding beyond our traditional Scottish hunting ground and examining the state of play south of the border too. Only in this way can the experience of Glenrothes and others before it be placed in context affording opportunity for all Carbuncle nominees to enter the new decade with confidence.

We look forward to viewing your Carbuncle nominations.

The website includes an archive of former contenders for the award. Click here if you want to read past nominations.

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