The North Coast 500 (NC500) was launched in 2015 ... When I heard about the route I opened a map – an actual map, not an app – and noted the small red flags dotted along the way.

For travellers starting or finishing the NC500 in Inverness ... While the scenic road trip brings economic benefits to the Highland region, residents are frequently irked by the trail of rubbish ...

The NC500 has long been the subject of complaints from locals. While hailed by National Geographic, CNN, and TV shows like Top Gear as one of the world’s greatest road trips, tensions have ...