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How could a visitor levy benefit councils in Scotland?

Neil Merrick, LGIU associate

  • 22nd April 2025
  • Scotland
  • 11 mins read

In just over a year, tourists in Edinburgh will pay a visitor levy if they stay overnight. Other councils are considering going down this route. So, what are the pros and cons of a tourism tax and what practical issues is the visitor levy throwing up? A new briefing investigates.

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