Cyclist Mark Beaumont is among those who have used the North Coast 500 tourist route.

The route, which has had huge publicity since its launch in March 2015 has been billed as Scotland 's answer to the US 'Route 66.' It covers some of the most spectacular scenery in the north Highlands, but there were nine deaths and 23 serious accidents on the nine main roads on the 516-mile route in 2016. The increased visitor numbers have put a strain on local infrastructure and the behaviour of some motorists has also angered residents living along the route who have reported speeding and dangerous driving to the police .

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