It will bring the city in line with other visitor hot spots, including Venice, Barcelona, Amsterdam, New York and Manchester. City of Edinburgh Council is aiming to bring it into force from summer 2026.
Edinburgh is on track to become the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax after councillors backed key details of a draft scheme. The visitor levy is expected to generate tens of millions of pounds a year, which will be reinvested back into the Scottish capital. The charge will apply to paid accommodation including hotels, short-term lets, hostels and B&Bs, but will exclude stays in campsites.
The local authority said revenue generated will be injected into public services, city maintenance, affordable housing and preserving the capital's cultural heritage - which includes Edinburgh's world-famous festivals.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Inside historic 1800s Scottish townhouse for sale cheaper than Edinburgh flatA townhouse in the popular market town of Castle Douglas that dates back more than 200 years has just gone up for sale for a price lower than many Edinburgh flats.
Read more »
American tourists hail 'beautiful' Scottish delicacy during trip to EdinburghAn American couple moved to the UK and have since been travelling around the country trying local delicacies.
Read more »
Scottish Water paid £42,000 tax bill for chief executive to buy Edinburgh homeEXCLUSIVE: The Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) was part of a £73,000 relocation bill for Alex Plant
Read more »
Inside 'fantastic' Scottish loch fixer-upper cottage cheaper than Edinburgh flatAnybody currently on the hunt for a new home will no doubt have their head turned by this spectacular fixer-upper property along the edge of the breathtaking Loch Fyne.
Read more »
Inside 'elegant' fairytale Scottish mansion just outside of Edinburgh for saleA jaw-dropping mansion just outside of Edinburgh has gone up for sale, and it looks straight out of a fairytale — featuring a gorgeous garden and picturesque conservatory.
Read more »
The Scottish town near Edinburgh with 'gem' restaurant perfect for Fringe escapeFor the newest edition of the Daily Record's weekly series highlighting Scotland's top must-visit towns and villages, we have chosen the idyllic little Borders town of Peebles.
Read more »