City approves the most expensive tourist tax in UK

• Aberdeen City Council has approved a 7 per cent visitor levy on overnight stays in the city, set to be implemented no earlier than April 2027.
• This 'tourist tax' is higher than the 5 per cent rates approved in Edinburgh and Glasgow earlier this year.
• The council anticipates the levy could generate up to £6.8 million annually, which will be used to enhance leisure and business tourism and invest in infrastructure.
• The charge will apply to various accommodations including hotels, bed and breakfasts, and campsites, but excludes cruise ships and motor homes.
• The move follows the Scottish Government's legislation allowing local authorities to introduce such levies, with Aberdeen aiming to compete with other European cities in attracting tourism.

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Aberdeen approves new tourist tax from 2027 – here’s how much it could cost you