The Pock Mark Award

Devil's Pulpit, Fallich Glen (Stirlingshire)

At the Devil's Pulpit, it was almost immediately obvious it's a total tourist magnet death trap. There is only one safe (ish) way down into the gorge and despite the vast size of the area, there is not even one directional sign to guide visitors.

There are about 3 safety warning signs highlighting the dangerous steep sides but absolutely not even a 50-pence arrow saying this way to the steps. Almost like local authority and/or the tourist board trying to deny any accountability? ( after writing this I have discovered the land is privately owned and has had planning permission approved, although likely now expired)

Also very odd "fly tipping". Towels or rags tied to trees in the gorge and dozens of chequered patterned bulk DIY bags all over the place. Like the bags you would bulk order soil or bark for gardening jobs in.

The steps look Victorian and after a partial collapse have more of a Petra V Indiana Jones vibe about them. There is also the remains of a handrail about halfway down with a crucial crossbar missing. The steps also have a constant flow of water running down them. I would say this would be an easy fix by adding drainage at the top to redirect natural flow around that area.

Nominated by: Tom Burke

Harbour Dunes Cafe (Aberdeenshire)

Carbuncle Location: Port Erroll Harbour, Cruden Bay Reason for nomination: The structure made from containers supposedly blends well with the surrounding 19th century built heritage and sits in a Conservation Area. Nominated by: Edward Savage