Tourism

The Royal Bank of Scotland branch in St Andrew Square, now part of the NatWest group after the UK government sold its remaining shares on May 30, 2025, ending 17 years of public ownership

Donald Anderson: Edinburgh’s economic success was hard won - now to build on it

About one-third of all the Airbnb lets in Scotland are in Edinburgh Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Demands to close loophole as city's holiday-let planning gap revealed

Thurston Manor Holiday Park in East Lothian is set for a £4,000,000 makeover following a "landmark" investment by owner Verdant Parks

'Landmark' multi-million pound revamp of Dunbar holiday park

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We need to close loopholes that allow short-term lets free rein - Lorna Slater

Edinburgh’s attraction as a tourist destination has been a massive factor in the city’s economic growth, making it an even better place to live

Donald Anderson: Tourism jobs are real – don’t talk down Edinburgh’s success sto...

Plans are set to be approved for 16-26 Forth Street in the New Town

Plans for 53-bed 'apart-hotel' in listed townhouses set for approval

WTM Spotlight Riyadh will also provide international participants with an opportunity to experience Saudi first-hand

Ad Feature Saudi, Welcome to Arabia showcases Saudi's growing tourism offering

Argonaut Books on Leith Walk

Leith bookshop blasts council over tram situation as sales drop

Leith Custom House, top, Portobello kilns and the Tron Kirk are all in line for Visitor Levy funding

Historic buildings to get restoration funding from new tourist tax

Highlanders from The Clanranald Trust for Scotland at Duncarron Medieval Village for the launch of the new Scotland: The Home of Outlander locations guide. PIC: Colin Hattersley / VisitScotland

Replica 12th Century village in central belt stars in Outlander guide

Everything you need to know about the Capital's new Visitor Levy

Jane Meagher with a street sweeping team at the City Chambers

Council leader joins street sweepers to mark start of Visitor Levy

The hotel will welcome guests from August 5

Hotel in former Haymarket office block confirms August opening date

Tantallon Castle is one of East Lothian’s most popular tourist attractions

East Lothian tourist tax consultation opens to public for summer

The new Edinburgh hotel restaurant with perfect Princes Street views

Edinburgh has been named the world's second most beautiful city according to locals

Edinburgh ranked second most beautiful city in the world by Time Out
Over 80 per cent of locals in Edinburgh would describe the city as beautiful, according to Time Out.
Rachel Fergusson

A consultation on the draft Visitor Levy Scheme for East Lothian has been launched

Public asked for views on proposed East Lothian tourist tax

Sanya has officially secured its spot as Round 7 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

Ad Feature Sanya locks In Formula E return as 2027 Asian leg's season opener

Tourists will have to pay a £12 entry fee from September, but people living in Scotland will still get in free

St Giles' Cathedral introduces entry charge for tourists

The children's play area in Princes Street Gardens was targeted by vandals

Vile graffiti in Princes Street Gardens play park sparks outrage

Proposed on-street parking will be free for the first 30 minutes, with a charge of £1 for up to an hour and £2.50 for a maximum of two hours.

Council urged to speed up rollout of parking fines in Linlithgow

Date clocks go forward this month and if your clocks will update automatically.

Date clocks go forward and why they change on a weekend

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Making tourism work for city’s residents - Foysol Choudhury

The transformation of Edinburgh's George Street into a pedestrian and cycle zone was due to be funded through the Visitor Levy

Change of plan on funding George Street revamp from tourist tax

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton

Scotland is shutting up shop under the SNP - Alex Cole-Hamilton

QMU students with Apex MD Averil Wilson

QMU and Apex Hotels reignite partnership to empower future hospitality leaders

Andrew Johnson, general manager at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions sitting inside the Giant Kaleidoscope exhibit celebrating receiving the 5-star award.

Camera Obscura achieves five-star success
One of Edinburgh’s most popular visitor attractions has been named among the first recipients in the city of a new top-grade status.
Kevin Quinn

Jeavon Lolay, head of economics and market insight at Lloyds Bank Corporate and Institutional Banking.

Firms facing 'significant uncertainty' after more sectors see demand slump