A tiny little town has been named as one of the worst in the UK in a ranking by Which?. Towns, cities and villages were included in the research and this one came out at the bottom of the list. Which? says: “More than 9,000 Which? members rated the inland towns and villages they’d visited.”

Gretna in Scotland came out with a 49% score, and it received low scores across the board. The parish in Dumfries and Galloway is famous for nearby Gretna Green, the marriage capital of the UK. The rating, by Which, analysed several key elements of what makes a good town. The research evaluated food and drink, tourist attractions, scenery, attractiveness, shopping and finally, peace and quiet. It then gave each destination an overall “destination score”. 

Gretna recieved two out of five stars for its scenery, one star for its attractiveness and two stars for its peace and quiet. It did not recieve a rating for the other categories.

Visit Scotland says: “The town of Gretna was built during the First World War to provide homes for 30,000 employees of a munitions factory that was the biggest in the world – an incredible nine miles long! 

“Learn the story of the factory at The Devil’s Porridge in Eastriggs, an exhibition named after the nickname given to the explosives made at the factory.”

It says that Gretna Green is famous for marriages, with around 5,000 couples tying the knot each year.

The area is just 20 minutes away from Carlisle, meaning it is situated close to the England/ Scotland border.

Even though the area has been named as one of the worst, there are many other towns, cities and villages which were not included in the research.

Cristina, from My Little World of Travelling says the area is a “hidden gem”.

On her blog, she says Gretna is a “unique destination you won’t find anywhere else.”

She adds: “When visiting Gretna Green, I recommend staying there for at least one day. Of course, you can see the main attraction in half a day, but if you’re after an escape from the buzz of the city or a stop from road-tripping, this place is for you.”

Gretna is a small but tranquil place where you can connect with nature, Crisitina says.

You can explore the countryside, learn about the history of the area, taste local foods or enjoy the culture of the area.

Express.co.uk has contacted Dumfries and Galloway Council for comment.