A FAMOUS Scots landmark has been branded the "most overcrowded" tourist attraction in Europe. It comes after a summer of complaints across the continen t about oversaturated hotspots sparking anti-tourism protests . 3 Edinburgh castle has been revealed as the most crowded attraction in Europe Credit: Alamy 3 It came top of the list as the most overcrowded Credit: Getty 3 It comes after protests broke out in Spain about over-tourism Credit: EPA Luxury travel firm The ThinkingTraveller assessed TripAdvisor data for the most popular tourist hotspots based on their reviews .
And while it seems Spanish hotspots like Barcelona and Majorca grab the headlines over becoming unbearably crowded, it's actually a Scottish attraction that takes the crown . It was Edinburgh Castle came top of the list when it came to mentions about the destination being over-saturated with travellers . Some Tripadvisor reviews referred to the capital's jewel as “overpriced”, while other guests found it “underwhelming” for the cost of a ticket.
Read More Travel CHEERS TO THAT Major Scottish brewer introduces London Living Wage to Edinburgh AIR EMERGENCY Edinburgh-bound flight forced to U-turn due to mid air emergency Caz881975 wrote: “Paying over £70 for three Adults and two Children (one Senior) we thought that it was overpriced. “We explored most areas however, in general, I thought it was a place with lots of good viewing points for Edinburgh.” Joe_Railwayman said: “An underwhelming visit.