Tourism: Edinburgh

(asked on 21st February 2025) - View Source

Question to the Scotland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Edinburgh City Council on the visitor levy.


Answered by
Ian Murray Portrait
Ian Murray
Secretary of State for Scotland
This question was answered on 28th February 2025

Tourism is a key industry for Scotland, and I am promoting the country around the world as part of my Brand Scotland work. However, visitor levies are becoming increasingly common around Europe.

Tourism is a devolved area and in this case a matter for Edinburgh Council.

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