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New Tourism Tax Introduced in Edinburgh

Updated 2026-07-24 09:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Edinburgh has become the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax for overnight stays. The charge aims to generate revenue and manage visitor numbers.

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Edinburgh's tourist tax is here - how much is it and who pays?

The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

2026-07-23 21:46 UTC