Tourist taxes spread across the UK
Starting in July 2026, Edinburgh will begin charging hotel guests an extra five per cent for their stays – and other industries
Edinburgh eases short-term letting rules during Festival period
Scotland: The City of Edinburgh Council has voted to change its licensing policy on short-term lets during its period of festivals this year in order to make it easier for visitors and performers to find accommodation as prices soar.
Report: Scottish Highland STLs boost economy by £200m a year
Scotland: A new independent analysis from Scottish consultancy BiGGAR Economics has revealed the considerable economic impact of Scotland’s short-term let [STL] industry, and which was also shown to have a negligible effect on housing.
First Scotland site plan unveiled for £350m Center Parcs resort
UK: Holiday village chain Center Parcs has unveiled initial plans to open its first site in Scotland.
Edinburgh City Council to stop three-month STL suspensions
Scotland: A legal opinion by James Findlay KC has forced City of Edinburgh Council to reverse its policy on issuing three-month suspension notices to short-term let [STL] operators who had applied for a licence and were unable to demonstrate that they had applied for planning permission.
STR associations meet Treasury over FHL tax regime changes
UK: Short-term rental industry associations and lobbyists have convened with HM Treasury officials in London to address the proposed changes to the Furnished Holiday Lettings [FHL] tax regime allowances.
Holyrood relaxes holiday let licensing law in Scotland
Scotland: MSPs in Holyrood have announced a number of technical updates to the short-term lets licensing scheme that was introduced in 2022, sparking relief for holiday let owners in Scotland.
ASSC partners with Sustonica to promote responsible tourism
Scotland: The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers [ASSC] and sustainability certification provider Sustonica have announced a strategic partnership.
Scottish Government proposes licensing scheme amendments
UK: A consultation period ends today [29 May] on proposed amendments by the Scottish Government to the holiday let licensing scheme that came into effect in October 2023.
Short-term let regulations impacting supply for Edinburgh Festivals
Scotland: There are growing concerns that Edinburgh will be unable to accommodate all of the performers and visitors who are set to attend the city’s renowned festivals this summer, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, due to the implementation of strict short-term let regulations.