Visitors to Edinburgh will be charged a tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually, after city councillors voted in favour ...

Councillors voted to push back the start of the visitor levy transition period to 1 October, later than the original proposal ...

We have listened to many voices and come to a conclusion that is sustainable, consistent with legislation and will enhance ...

Local politicians in Edinburgh have approved a tourist tax for visitors staying overnight the Scottish capital, introducing ...

Edinburgh is to introduce Scotland’s first ever visitor levy, adding a 5% tax to overnight hotel stays. The fee, agreed by ...

Seven other councils across the country have announced plans to raise council tax by between 9.99% and 15% from April, citing ...

Scottish city to introduce country’s first tourist tax - Those staying in the city will have to pay a 5% fee per night ...

But while councillors are understandably excited about a maximum £50 million annual boost to their finances, commentators on ...

A five per cent charge will be levied on hotels, B&Bs, campsites and accommodation let through websites such as Airbnb ...

Local politicians in Edinburgh have approved a tourist tax for visitors staying overnight the Scottish capital, introducing the first charge of its kind in the United Kingdom. From mid-2026 ...