Anti-tourism protests coming to Scottish Highlands as furious locals demand action

The popularity of the North Coast 500 trail has sparked a fierce backlash among local residents (Image: Getty) Furious locals have warned that a wave of anti-tourism protests is inevitable in the Scottish Highlands if they continue to be ignored, as overtourism piles pressure on communities. Residents blamed the North Coast 500 trail in 2015 for an "explosion" in visitors which has pushed towns to "breaking point". Thousands flock to Scotland’s famous North Coast 500 tourist route every year.

The stunning 500-mile circuit of the north coast of Scotland was recently named the favourite scenic driving route in the UK. The route snakes through Inverness-shire, Ross and Cromarty, Sutherland and Caithness and takes in mountain scenery, waterfalls, castles and stunning beaches. However, the lure of the North Coast 500 trail has sparked a fierce backlash among residents, who complain that they are "being invaded".

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