Local politicians in Edinburgh have approved a tourist tax for visitors staying overnight the Scottish capital, introducing ...

When visiting Edinburgh, first-time travelers will be able to easily differentiate between Old Town and New Town. New Town's planned streets, squares and public greens occupy Edinburgh's northern ...

Edinburgh councillors have approved a visitor levy, or tourist tax, but have agreed to extend the deadline for applying it to ...

In 2023, Edinburgh received nearly 5 million overnight visitors, who spent £2.2 billion ($2.7 billion), according to national tourism body Visit Scotland’s website. The council expects the new ...

Businesses will need to apply the levy to any advance bookings made as of 1 October 2025 for stays on or after 24 July 2026.