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Edinburgh's tourist tax is launching in 2026. Here's how much visitors will have to pay

Edinburgh is set to become the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax after the Scottish government granted powers to local authorities to introduce visitor charges. Edinburgh’s city council has approved a proposal called the ‘Transient Visitor Levy’ to be introduced in 2026.

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Edinburgh to introduce 5pc tourist tax despite wide opposition

Visitors to Edinburgh are to pay a 5 per cent charge on their accommodation from July next year despite an official consultation finding the move is opposed by most businesses and tourists...

Daily Record on MSN · 12h

Edinburgh tourist tax to be introduced in first for Scotland

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BBC on MSN · 1d

Edinburgh 'tourist tax' to be set at 5%

The tourist tax for visitors to Edinburgh will be set at 5%, after final details for the proposed levy were confirmed. City councillors will now decide whether to back the new tax - which would take effect from 24 July 2026 - at two meetings later this month.

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'I came face-to-face with two big cats on the loose in Scotland - one thing shocked me'

Willi Anderson, the deputy team leader of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team, came within 60 yards of the wild cats and ...

The 13 excellent Edinburgh restaurants and cafes that I'm most excited about trying in 2025

At the Scottish Baker of the Year 25/25 Awards, Babyfaced Baker won the Best in Scotland Gold Award for their croissant.

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Ex-Scotland captain Stuart Hogg given one-year payback order for domestic abuse

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been sentenced to a community payback order after admitting to abusing his ...

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Edinburgh City bypass closed at rush hour after vehicle bursts into flames

The Edinburgh City bypass on the A720 was closed at rush hour due to a vehicle on fire. The incident took place near the ...

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Edinburgh primary pupils accessing adult content on school iPads prompts warning

Jenny Gilruth, SNP Education Secretary, has issued a warning after reports that primary school pupils in Edinburgh were accessing adult content on school iPads.

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Rae extends stay with Edinburgh

Scotland prop D'Arcy Rae has signed a two-year extension to his contract at Edinburgh. The 30-year-old joined up in October ...

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Scotland prop D’arcy Rae delight after signing new Edinburgh deal

D’arcy Rae revealed he is revelling in life at Edinburgh after the Scotland tighthead signed a new two-year contract ...

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Scotland’s best steakhouse revealed

SCOTLAND’S best steakhouse has been revealed according to new research. Global tourism site Big 7 Travel has released its annual list of the best restaurants for meat lovers Le Relais de ...

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Gateway to Scotland is roadside 'dumping ground'

Dozens of bags of rubbish are collected each week from lay-bys and verges along the A1 'gateway to Scotland' between ...

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Edinburgh's biggest single housing development for years would create new 7,000-home, 20-minute neighbourhood near airport

Site near Edinburgh airport would have its own schools, tram stop, shops, leisure facilities, parks, restaurants, bars and ...

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