MSPs voted in favour of passing an amendment to visitor levy legislation before the first scheme comes into force.

Controversial plans to impose Scotland’s first ‘tourist tax’ have been given the go-ahead. The City of Edinburgh Council yesterday agreed to proceed with a 5 per cent per night fee on overnight ...

Visitors to Edinburgh who book stays from next summer onwards are now charged a 5 per cent tax on their hotel bill. The city council of the Scottish capital says the visitor levy "will be charged at ...

The new tourist levy has been introduced to invest in “public services, programmes and infrastructure that provide an enjoyable and safe visitor and resident experience”. Edinburgh will bring in a ...

The movement to implement tourist taxes is growing. The city of Edinburgh is the latest to join the expanding trend of addressing the challenges brought about by tourism via a tourist tax. According ...

Edinburgh is set to introduce a tourist tax on accommodation in a bid to raise up to £50 million a year towards improving the city. If agreed, from 24 July 2026, guests in the Scottish capital will ...

A “tourist tax” on hotels beginning next year will be implemented in Edinburgh, Scotland — a first in the United Kingdom. In late January, The City of Edinburgh Council decided to move forward with a ...

A "tourist tax" on hotels beginning next year will be implemened in Edinburgh, Scotland — a first in the United Kingdom. In late January, The City of Edinburgh Council decided to move forward with a 5 ...

Thanks to powers granted by the Scottish parliament, Edinburgh is leading the way on charging its visitors taxes on their hotel stays. We could see more tourist taxes pop up in Scotland, making the ...