Jan 24, 2025 · The Scheme covers the entirety of the City of Edinburgh Council boundaries and will apply to overnight stays from 24 July 2026, booked and paid for (in part or full) on or after …

6 days ago · Edinburgh’s culture, heritage and events provision to ensure it remains world-leading and competitively attractive to visitors as well as residents. The city's visitor economy, by …

6 days ago · Edinburgh joins a growing list of European cities to introduce a tourist tax in recent years. A scenic view of Canterbury, on New Zealand's South Island. martin …

6 days ago · Visitors to Edinburgh will be charged a tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually, after city councillors voted in favour of the move. The charge, which mimics those already …

6 days ago · The "tourist tax" will take effect from 24 July 2026 Visitors to Edinburgh will be charged a tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually, after city councillors voted in favour of …

Jun 2, 2023 · Who will pay the Edinburgh tourist tax? The levy will be charged on overnight accommodation, including stays in hotels, hostels, guest houses, bed and breakfast …

Jan 8, 2025 · The tourist tax for visitors to Edinburgh will be set at 5% of accommodation costs, after final details for the proposed levy were confirmed. City councillors will now decide …

Jan 9, 2025 · 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. …

Aug 22, 2024 · Councillors in Edinburgh have voted for the introduction of a tourist tax aimed at raising up to £50m a year. The city will become the first in Scotland to charge a transient …

Aug 22, 2024 · It is anticipated that the levy will generate tens of millions of pounds a year to reinvest in the city’s infrastructure and sustainable tourism from summer 2026. A formal 12 …