NC500 route boosts Highland economy by nearly £100m – but major warning issued

The North Coast 500 (NC500) route (Image: Getty Images)

A NEW study says a popular scenic route generated almost £100 million in economic benefits last year, but warned the majority of local residents have reported issues including environmental damage.

The North Coast 500 route brought in £98.8 million over the last year, according to analysis commissioned by NC500 Ltd, undertaken by BiGGAR Economics.