Controversial tourist tax approved in Edinburgh despite warnings
A five per cent charge will be levied on hotels, B&Bs, campsites and accommodation let through websites such as Airbnb ...
Edinburgh becomes first 'tourist tax' city
Controversial plans to impose Scotland's first 'tourist tax' have been given the go-ahead. The City of Edinburgh Council ...
the Edinburgh Reporter4h
City agrees details of new visitor levy
At a special council meeting on Friday Edinburgh Council finally got their plans to charge a levy on overnight accommodation in the city across the line. The meeting was held online due to Storm Éowyn ...
Edinburgh City Council becomes first in Scotland to introduce tourist tax
Councillors agreed to delay the introduction of the new charge until October to give the industry time to prepare ...
The National7h
SNP Government announces grants to 'promote Scotland’s reputation'
JOHN Swinney has sent a Burns Night message to Scots around the world – as the SNP Government announced a series of grants for Scottish ...
The National12h
Gains for Labour and Tories in Scottish council by-election in Edinburgh
Neil Cuthbert of the Scottish Conservatives and Labour’s Conor Savage were elected. The Scottish Tories picked up 2027 first preference votes while Labour picked up 1146. The LibDems meanwhile took in ...
New code of practice for getting a dog in Scotland
A code of practice for getting a dog is to be drawn up in Scotland under a new law passed by MSPs. The Welfare of Dogs Bill ...
Next step for new Falkirk town hall as public asked to suggest new name
A large-scale public consultation is to get underway to refine plans for Falkirk 's new town hall that will be built on the ...