Edinburgh councillors have been accused of not taking advantage of new powers designed to crack down on short-term lets, after they voted to approve one in the city centre in a decision branded "absolutely mad".
Housing campaigners blasted the council for not being tough enough despite new controls, saying the wants of landlords had been put before the needs of residents.
However city planners argued the proposal for a holiday let in the Old Town was acceptable as it was "compatible with the surrounding area".
