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

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

The co-leader of the Scottish Greens says Edinburgh's tourist tax will make the city 'even more beautiful and welcoming'.

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The British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA) says it is deeply disappointed by the decision of the City of Edinburgh ...

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

It comes after Scotland's first tourist tax was approved in Edinburgh, with the 5% levy commencing from July 2026. The ...

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

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

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

My first day of a new Friday column is a big one for the City Council. The late morning will see two new councillors elected ...

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 ...