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

Forever Edinburgh’s Resident Days scheme returns in 2026, offering EH postcode holders exclusive discounts and experiences to ...

Edinburgh offers stunning architecture, historic landmarks, and scenic views that make it one of the most beautiful cities to ...

Forever Edinburgh has unveiled its 2026 Resident Days programme, building on the success of last year’s launch which saw over ...

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 ...

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 ...

Money raised from Edinburgh's tourist tax will be used to tackle the city's housing emergency by building nearly 500 affordable homes, councillors have confirmed. The visitor levy of 5% on overnight ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...