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Visitor Levy
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£9 millionEstimated annual revenue generated by the levy
Fees
Highland Council consulted on a visitor levy worth about £9 million a year in August 2026
The proposed tiered fixed-amount visitor levy could generate around £9 million a year to support tourism infrastructure and local communities across t
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5%surcharge on paid overnight accommodation
Rules & Money
Edinburgh began charging a 5% visitor levy on overnight stays, holiday lets included, in July 2026
The City of Edinburgh Council projected the new tourist tax on overnight stays would raise up to £50 million annually to reinvest in local infrastruct
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