Edinburgh may become the first city in the UK to launch a scheme that would see overnight visitors taxed.
Nicola Sturgeon announced on Tuesday that the Scottish Government will introduce a Bill that would give councils the power to enact tourist tax schemes. According to the City of Edinburgh Council, it could generate £15 million each year.
The proposed tax would see tourists charged an additional accommodation fee, with the money being used to pay for infrastructure and services. Other cities such as Barcelona already have such a scheme in place.
