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,

The "once in a generation" storm has seen buildings damaged, trees felled, roads closed, drivers injured and schools and supermarkets closed.

Starting in 2026, visitors to Scotland’s capital will pay a 5 percent levy on overnight accommodations, expected to raise millions annually to support local infrastructure and services.

Local politicians in Edinburgh have approved a tourist tax for visitors staying overnight the Scottish capital, introducing the first charge of its kind in the United Kingdom.

A Ryanair flight from Budapest has made a shaky touchdown in Edinburgh. An initial attempt was thwarted by high winds, with pilots managing to land safely on their second attempt at around 08:30 on Friday morning. A rare red weather warning was issued for areas of central, southern and western Scotland from 10:00-17:00.

A five per cent charge will be levied on hotels, B&Bs, campsites and accommodation let through websites such as Airbnb

Make It Happen' by James Graham will see 'Succession' star Cox portray Adam Smith, the pioneering Scottish philosopher and economist at this year's Edinburgh International Festival.

Hooker Ewan Ashman knows this is his time to step up. The 24-year-old has spent most of his Scotland career playing second fiddle to George Turner but after his move to Japanese rugby last year, Ashman has emerged as head coach Gregor Townsend’s first choice in that department.

The plans being considered by the City of Edinburgh Council would see overnight tourists charged a 5% levy - which the council has said could raise £50m a year.

Edinburgh councillors have approved a visitor levy, or tourist tax, but have agreed to extend the deadline for applying it to bookings.

Brian Cox is set to make his return to Scottish theater with 'Make It Happen,' a new satirical play from acclaimed playwright James Graham.

Edinburgh has become the first council in Scotland to approve a visitor levy. Councillors voted in favour of introducing the measure, which will see a charge introduced on those staying in overnight accommodation throughout the capital, at a special meeting on Friday.