Visitors told to 'stay away' from Scottish tourist hotspot as locals 'driven out'

dailyrecord.co.uk:

A beloved Scottish tourist hotspot has become a victim of its own success, according to a new list of the world's 'over-tourism' destinations.Scotland is home to countless beloved locations that are popular amongst visitors from all over the world.

Among the most renowned is the North Coast 500 scenic driving route, which features some of the country's most spectacular scenery.However, as reported by The Mirror, the beloved road trip has been named in travel publication Fodor's 'No List 2025'.

The list, published earlier this month, consists of destinations around the world that prospective tourists should "reconsider" visiting.Each year, the North Coast 500 welcomes a vast number of bikers, caravanners, drivers, cyclists, and more.

Originally established and managed by the North Highland Initiative — a non-profit set up by King Charles III — it was bought in 2018 by private company NC500 LTD, which is owned by Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen.Started as a project to boost tourism and economic growth in a remote area known for its wild beauty and long history, the North Coast 500 has very successfully introduced the north of Scotland to millions of people from around the world.