Edinburgh is the first Scottish city to introduce such a scheme, and hopes to raise up to £50 million (€58 million) a year.
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24/07/2026 - 16:52 GMT+2
Travellers to Edinburgh will now have to pay a tourist tax, starting Friday 24 July.
A 5% fee now applies to the cost of all paid overnight accommodation in Scotland’s capital.
Edinburgh is the first Scottish city to introduce such a scheme, and hopes to raise up to £50 million (€58 million) a year to invest in its worldwide appeal as a place to visit and live.
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