We visited one of the UK’s favourite seaside towns – here are the horrifying reasons we should have kept on driving
SCOTS tourists who visited a popular seaside town have urged others to “keep on driving” in a scathing TripAdvisor review.
The couple, from Glasgow, were left disgusted after a three-night stay in Scarborough in May.
Giving the destination a one-star rating, they branded the Main Street as “a chav paradise” with “an air of grubbiness”.
Posting under the username annemarieb181, they added: “The Main Street was a chav paradise, loudmouths, slot machines and a general air of grubbiness.
“Went for a coastal walk the next day and yes it was just as bad, bus back to North Bay.
“It’s no great surprise places like Scarborough struggle, the place needs a good clean up and that includes a lot of the clientele.”
Another tourist blasted the “dirty” beach, adding: “The beach was dirty and the whole neighbouring area littered and filthy.
“We last came here 15 years ago and it’s changed dramatically from a vibrant seaside town to nothing more than a dump.”
Despite the negative review, Scarborough has more than 2,000 five-star ratings on TripAdvisor – with many people raving about the “nice and clean” beach.
North Yorkshire Council was approached for comment.
We told how a famous Scottish landmark has been branded the “most overcrowded” tourist attraction in Europe.
We also revealed how tourists are reportedly ruining an idyllic beach rated one of the UK’s top “hidden gems”.
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