Edinburgh council agrees Scotland’s first visitor levy charge at online meeting - Visitors staying in the city will have to pay a 5% fee per night, capped at seven nights.

We have listened to many voices and come to a conclusion that is sustainable, consistent with legislation and will enhance our city'

Plans to transfer two areas of West Lothian to the Airdrie constituency for the next Scottish Parliament elections have been scrapped after an outcry from residents.

The co-leader of the Scottish Greens says Edinburgh's tourist tax will make the city 'even more beautiful and welcoming'.

Voters in Scotland and Wales could soon apply online for postal votes in Holyrood and Senedd elections - thanks to Edinburgh North & Leith Labour MP Tracy Gilbert.

The Record previously told how three-month-old kit Roxie died after choking on her own vomit from "stress" caused by fireworks, as explosions boomed across the city throughout the evening. Her mother Ginger also died unexpectedly just five days earlier, which was suspected to have been linked to fireworks.

Members of the City of Edinburgh Council agreed the plans ... (Jane Barlow/PA) Last year, the Scottish Parliament approved legislation giving councils the ability to introduce such a charge.

A new book recalling the life of groundbreaking musician Martyn Bennett has been published 20 years after he passed away after a battle with cancer.

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn was given permission by MPs to introduce the Women’s State Pension age (Ombudsman report and compensation scheme) Bill to the House of Commons for further consideration by 105 votes to zero, majority 105.

A city in Scotland has voted to introduce Scotland’s first-ever tourist tax, adding a 5% surcharge to overnight stays. The landmark decision, made during a virtual council meeting amidst Storm Eowyn’s red weather warning, will see visitors contributing to Edinburgh from July 24, 2026.

Several attractions and businesses in Edinburgh have announced they will remain closed on Saturday, as the clean-up from the storm continues.

Clackmannanshire, Edinburgh and Falkirk councils have ... In a statement at the Scottish Parliament, First Minister John Swinney said: “The storm could bring winds up to 100mph.