A photograph of a fleet of supercars parked alongside the total size of a bridge on the well-known NC500 route has been posted on-line angering locals.
The convoy of Ferraris, Porches and Lamborghinis was pictured lined up alongside the Kylesku Bridge in Sutherland, with the picture taken by a drone posted on Instagram by an account of one of many individuals concerned.
A publish on the web page, which has since been taken down, mentioned: "Crossing the notorious Kylesku Bridge within the glistening sunshine. A real bucket record second for any petrol head! Unbelievable day spent driving with a terrific group of individuals!"
Nevertheless, it is since left individuals residing on the route angered by the stunt which they've deemed "egocentric" and "inconsiderate".
Over 100 feedback have been shared on one NC500 Fb group.
Posting within the NC500 The Land Weeps group, one enraged native acknowledged: "It is downright irresponsible behaviour by a bunch of entitled idiots and never remotely humorous."
Whereas one other livid resident added: "That is simply terrible. I feel all of us must go actually onerous on reporting stuff this yr. Police, rangers, council, rent firms. If we maintain this momentum going we would truly get someplace.
"I do know we're all getting a bit jaded now after years of this - we will not simply let it drop."
Others described it as an "absolute shame".
The favored highway journey has been gaining traction over the previous few years with 1000's of vacationers flocking to take pleasure in it yr after yr, with prime reveals like Prime Gear and publications similar to Nationwide Geographic hailing it as Scotland's reply to Route 66.
Beloved by automotive and bike lovers because of the rugged terrain, sweeping roads, and epic surroundings, it has been an enormous attraction for the persevering with 'keep in Scotland' tourism increase this summer time.
In 2019, it was estimated to have boosted the economic system by £22.89 million and created round 179 full-time jobs
Nevertheless, the current surge in tourism has been a double-edged sword for native residents, who're uninterested in seeing their roads and automotive parks abused by guests.
The elevated visitors, leftover waste and congested roads have led to many native residents feeling aggrieved and posting complaints on-line.
These complaints have even led to some firms similar to Scottish Tourer, a luxurious rental firm primarily based in Perth, to suggest their prospects keep away from the well-known route.
In late 2020, the organisation behind the North Coast 500 (NC500) teamed up VisitScotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Highland Council, and Police Scotland in a bid to assist ship a steadiness between public security and financial restoration within the North Highlands, together with additional funding in infrastructure.
The Highland Council has been contacted for remark.
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