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Kris Gourlay

Edinburgh Airbnbs nearly three-quarters booked as tourists flock to Six Nations opener

Edinburgh has seen a sharp rise in tourists ahead of this weekend's opening Six Nations game, with 72 percent of Airbnbs and similar short-term stays within the capital being occupied already.

Data collected by AirDNA, who track properties on Airbnb and Vrbo/Home Away, has shown an increase in short-term stays within the city, compared to normal figures.

As of today, February 3, there are 2,658 properties booked for Saturday, February 5, when Scotland will host England at BT Murrayfield for their Six Nations opener.

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