1<\/p>\n Glasow’s smelliest streets have been revealedCredit: Alamy<\/p>\n A Freedom of Information request<\/a> by the Glasgow Times<\/a> found that 1,097 reports were made across the city between 2020 and 2024 relating to smells of sewage or cooking.<\/p>\n In 2024 alone, 227 reports were logged, and so far in 2025, 41 incidents of odour-related issues have been flagged to the council..<\/p>\n Here are the most commonly mentioned streets: <\/p>\n Gibson Street in the West End topped the list, with a total of 50 complaints lodged. <\/p>\n READ MORE ON THE SCOTTISH SUN <\/p>\n The majority of these were recorded in 2020 and 2021, but the number has significantly decreased since then. <\/p>\n Located near the University<\/a> of Glasgow, this area is heavily populated by students and is lined with businesses. <\/p>\n Dumbarton Road ranks second, with 36 complaints.<\/p>\n Glasgow’s Sauchiehall St revamp facing more delays as workers ‘axed’ days before Christmas<\/p>\n In 2024 alone, 11 grievances were recorded, accounting for nearly a third of the total. <\/p>\n The odour affects flats, shops, and eateries along this busy thoroughfare, which connects Whiteinch and Yoker.<\/p>\n With 24 reports, Crow Road takes third place – nine of which were made in 2024.<\/p>\n It stretches from Partick to the canal and passes by homes<\/a>, shops and green spaces. <\/p>\n Tied with 20 complaints each, these three busy routes have left locals holding their noses. <\/p>\n Heavy traffic<\/a>, packed shops, and numerous takeaways contribute to the odour issues.<\/p>\n Both roads recieved 19 complaints each. <\/p>\n These residential streets are also home<\/a> to various businesses, compounding the problem.<\/p>\n According to Glasgow City Council<\/a>, many of the smells are harmless, but if there\u2019s a risk to public health or a persistent issue they\u2019ll investigate further.<\/p>\n A spokesperson said: \u201cOdours can come from a range of sources such as industrial, agricultural, commercial and domestic premises.<\/p>\n Read more on the Scottish Sun<\/p>\n \u201cThe national environmental regulator, SEPA, has specific powers to deal with smells generated by pollution<\/a> or issues connected to waste<\/a> management.<\/p>\n![\"People](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/heavy-rain-saw-locals-shelter-881681994.jpg\")
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