The co-leader of the Scottish Greens says Edinburgh's tourist tax will make the city 'even more beautiful and welcoming'.

We have listened to many voices and come to a conclusion that is sustainable, consistent with legislation and will enhance our city'

Scottish city to introduce country’s first tourist tax - Those staying in the city will have to pay a 5% fee per night

Edinburgh is to introduce Scotland’s first ever visitor levy, adding a 5% tax to overnight hotel stays. The fee, agreed by councillors in a virtual meeting, is expected to raise up to £50m a year to reinvest in the city. Businesses will need to apply the levy to any advance bookings made from 1 October 2025 for stays on or after 24 July 2026.

The City of Edinburgh Council has voted to enforce a 5% charge on overnight stays in a bid to use the area's booming tourist trade to the local authority's advantage. Those visiting Scotland's capital will have to pay a 5%-per-night fee for up to seven nights when staying at hotels,

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 used in Germany, Spain and Italy,

Councillors agreed to delay the introduction of the new charge until October to give the industry time to prepare