ASSC Media Coverage 2024

Scottish Construction News – https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/articles/date-confirmed-for-lomond-bank-application-decision 22/07/24

Scotsman – https://www.scotsman.com/business/the-tourist-tax-is-just-18-months-away-so-start-preparing-now-caroline-colliston-4707636 22/07/24

Daily Mail – https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13656671/Skyes-limit-Fed-islanders-push-tax-motorhomes-amid-chaotic-scenes-holiday-season.html 22/07/24

The Sun – https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/motors/13195332/nc500-tourists-motorhomes-charge-island-scotland/ 22/07/24

The Sun – https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/travel/13199135/nc500-local-bags-litter-beach/ 22/07/24

Fife Today, https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/business/tourism-awards-these-eight-fife-businesses-are-shortlisted-in-2024-awards-4705559 17/7/24

Insider, https://www.ayrshire-today.co.uk/news/24455116.ayrshire-businesses-hope-win-scottish-thistle-awards/ 17/7/24

 i, https://inews.co.uk/news/edinburgh-fringe-rat-plague-mess-bin-strike-3173276 17/7/24

Press and Journal, North and north-east contenders aiming for tourism award success (pressandjournal.co.uk) 15/07/24

Scottish Business News, https://scottishbusinessnews.net/north-of-scotland-tourism-providers-shine-as-highlands-islands-thistle-awards-shortlist-revealed/ 15/07/24

Irish Times (Ireland but interesting comparison), https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2024/07/13/whats-happening-to-airbnb-and-holiday-lets/ 15/07/24

Helensburgh Advertiser, https://www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/24441856.crosskeys-holiday-let-owners-plan-expand-approved/12/7/24

Scotsman, https://www.scotsman.com/news/north-coast-500-highlands-tourism-motorhomes-4699020 12/7/24

Edinburgh Reporter, Scottish Government introducing technical updates to STL licensing scheme, 16/05/24

Glasgow Times, Glasgow councillors reject short-term let proposal appeal, 16/05/24

National, I’m sick of second home and Airbnb owners pleading poverty, 16/05/24

Scotsman, Holiday lets Scotland: Government told to close licensing loophole as holidaymakers turned away last minute, 16/05/24

Midlothian View, Edinburgh Council has a backlog of over 1,600 short-term let applications, 15/05/24

Evening News, Edinburgh council: Backlog of more than 1,600 short-term let applications sparks “serious questions”, 14/05/24

STV News, Council grappling with backlog of 1,600 STL applications, 14/05/24

Scotsman, Edinburgh Council wrong not to relax ‘unreasonably onerous’ conditions on short-term lets during Festival – Scotsman comment, 15/05/24

Edinburgh Live, Edinburgh landlords are charging five-figure sums for properties during Festival Fringe, 14/05/24

Daily Record, Edinburgh Fringe Festival accommodation’ costs soar by as much as 1,500 percent, 14/05/24

STV News, Hotel prices in Edinburgh soar ahead of Taylor Swift Scottish shows, 14/05/24

BBC News, Scottish government to declare national housing emergency, 15/05/24

Edinburgh Live, Edinburgh Council facing backlog of over 1,600 short-term let applications, 14/05/24

Scotsman, Edinburgh Council wrong not to relax ‘unreasonably onerous’ conditions on short-term lets during Festival – Scotsman comment, 15/05/24

Edinburgh Live, Edinburgh landlords are charging five-figure sums for properties during Festival Fringe, 14/05/24

Daily Record, Edinburgh Fringe Festival accommodation’ costs soar by as much as 1,500 percent, 14/05/24

STV News, Hotel prices in Edinburgh soar ahead of Taylor Swift Scottish shows, 14/05/24

BBC News, Scottish government to declare national housing emergency, 15/05/24

National, Dargavel Airbnb flats spark fresh short-term lets concerns, 12/05/24

Edinburgh Live, Plans for three Edinburgh Grassmarket flats to become holiday lets set to be refused, 11/05/24

Herald, Stop the class war – Highlands need short-term lets, 11/05/24

Sun, FEES FURY ‘They had an air of total disrespect for Scotland’ cry NC500 locals over tight £70k motorhome tourists, 12/05/24

https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2024/5/clampdown-on-airbnbs-may-be-dropped-because-of-delays

East Lothian Courier, Musselburgh: Airbnb sex so ‘vigorous’ neighbour’s clock fell off wall, 10/05/24

i, Clueless tourists are ruining the Scottish Highlands for the rest of us, 10/05/24

Edinburgh Reporter, New CEO appointed to VisitScotland, 09/05/24

Insider, Self-Catering group warns industry faces ‘precarious’ future and appeals to First Minister as business confidence plunges, 07/05/24

Scottish Business News, Appeal made to new First Minister as shock survey lays bare dire levels of business confidence in Scotland’s £1bn self-catering industry, 07/05/24

Herald, Rural depopulation and short-term lets study ‘surprising’, 08/05/24

National, People who ‘love’ islands are killing them with this housing crisis, 05/05/24

Herald, Calls for tourist tax if Glasgow hosts Commonwealth Games, 06/05/24

Evening News, Edinburgh council in bid to keep Royal Mile tourist information centre open after VisitScotland announces closure, 06/05/24

Times, Airbnb says short-term rental fees are harming Scottish tourism, 06/05/24

Scottish Sun, AIRBNB FURY Airbnb says SNP’s ‘shambolic’ short-term lets policy is scaring tourists away from Scotland, 05/05/24

Telegraph, Tourists avoid Scotland because of SNP crackdown on short-term lets, 05/05/24

Mail Online, SNP holiday lets chaos is scaring off tourists, says Airbnb, 05/05/24

Scottish Daily Express, Airbnb tears into the SNP for its flawed short-lets policy which is damaging tourism in Scotland, 05/05/24

Glasgow Times, Glasgow short-term let owners lose appeals over ‘unlawful’ flats, 03/05/24

STV, Millport: Island relying on ageing ‘lifeline’ ferry faces uncertain summer, 03/05/24

Daily Record, Stark warning as Scottish holiday spot risks ‘tourist problem as bad as Majorca’, 02/05/24

Yahoo, Skyscanner: Scotland has Canadians flocking to Edinburgh in May, a travel hot spot, 02/05/24

Insider, Edinburgh Christmas festival contract awarded despite legal threat from rival bid, 01/05/24

Edinburgh Live, Banned Airbnb landlord on Edinburgh’s ‘most Instagrammable street’ refuses to give up, 01/05/24

April 2024

Greenock Telegraph, Bid to turn Greenock property into retail unit and flats, 30/04/24

Daily Telegraph, Hot tubs and axe-throwing: How British holiday lets are raising their game to survive, 30/04/24

National, Top 10 locations in Scotland for staycations revealed – see the full list, 30/04/24

STV News, Ship used to house Ukrainian refugees to return as ‘luxury Fringe hotel’, 29/04/24

Evening News, Edinburgh’s holiday let ‘super-landlords’ unmasked after investigation, 29/04/24

Times, Cruise liner to become floating hotel during Edinburgh Fringe, 29/04/24

Scottish Mail on Sunday, Cruise liner used to house REFUGEES sails in to ease Festival’s flat letting shambles, 28/04/24 [print edition below]

Edinburgh Live, Edinburgh ship used to house Ukrainian refugees to return as ‘luxury Fringe hotel, 28/04/24

Scotsman, Cruise ship used to host refugees fleeing war in Ukraine returns as ‘luxury’ floating hotel for Edinburgh Fringe visitors, 28/04/24

Edinburgh Live, The ‘superlandlords’ in Edinburgh who are behind the city’s boom in holiday lets, 28/04/24

Edinburgh Reporter, Edinburgh “super landlords” revealed by investigation, 28/04/24

East Lothian Courier, Dunbar: Holiday let cannot continue without planning permission, 28/04/24

Dunfermline Press, Flats above Dunfermline’s Old Inn to become short term lets, 25/04/24

Herald, Scotland’s reputation as ‘must-visit’ destination growing, 25/04/24

Scottish Sun, HISTORY UNCOVERED Forgotten Scottish WW2 POW camp transformed into unique AirBnB & thriving community hub, 24/04/24

Daily Telegraph, MSP expenses cap raised to cover second home council tax rise, 23/04/24

Holyrood, Associate Feature: The visitor economy: looking to the future, 24/04/24

Daily Record, Nearly 10,000 council houses in Scotland lie empty despite child homelessness soaring, 24/04/24

Scottish Daily Express, MSPs protect themselves from their own council tax rules: ‘one rule for them and another for everyone else’, 23/04/24

Scottish Sun, ‘SPECIAL TREATMENT’ Scots taxpayers forced to foot the bill for doubled council tax on MSPs’ second homes, 22/04/24

Lochaber Times, Short-term let licences bring in £3m for the council, 23/04/24

Short Term Rentalz, Short-term let regulations impacting supply for Edinburgh Festivals, 21/04/24

Scottish Business News, Formal commitment to Climate Action declared on Earth Day, 22/04/24

East Lothian Courier, Musselburgh: Holiday let owner plea to be allowed to ‘honour’ bookings, 20/04/24

Midlothian View, East Lothian short term lets licence cost to treble, 19/04/24

Daily Mail, Welcome to the Iron Age B&B! Holiday home modelled on ancient roundhouse (but with all mod cons included) wins getaway competition, 18/04/24

Herald, Edinburgh short-term lets law exemption allowed for Fringe, 19/04/24

Evening News, Edinburgh short-term lets: Drop in Airbnb listings ‘shows our policy is working’ says council, 19/04/24

Edinburgh Live, Edinburgh Council chiefs reject proposal for blanket approval of short-term lets, 18/04/24

Edinburgh Live, Edinburgh Airbnb data shows short-term lets crackdown ‘is working’ says council, 18/04/24

Edinburgh Reporter, Council will not offer blanket approvals for historic short term lets, 18/04/24

Edinburgh Reporter, New regulatory scheme for short term lets “is working”, 18/04/24

Edinburgh Live, East Lothian Airbnb’s ‘modest’ use claim rejected by Scottish Ministers, 15/04/24

East Lothian Courier, Dirleton: Flat owner loses Airbnb appeal as modest use claim rejected, 15/04/24

Press & Journal, Plans for short-term lets at £941k Donside dream home near Alford, 15/04/24

Herald, Short-term Edinburgh apartments recommended for approval, 15/04/24

National, Why are rents so expensive during the Festival, 14/04/24

Evening News, Hospitality boss warns Edinburgh could become ‘laughing stock’ due to short-term let scheme, 12/04/24

National, Fringe housing crisis ‘a predictable mess’, 12/04/24

Scotsman, Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Short-term lets critics warn Edinburgh will be ‘laughing stock’ due to lack of Fringe accommodation, 12/04/24

Scottish Financial News, Call for urgent change as short-term lets regulations hit Edinburgh Festivals, 12/04/24

Insider, Short-term let scheme ‘could make Edinburgh a laughing stock’, 12/04/24

Scottish Business News, Accommodation fiasco hits Edinburgh as leading trade body calls for urgent regulations change, 11/04/24

IrelandLive, Short-term let scheme could make Edinburgh a laughing stock – hospitality boss, 11/04/24

BBC, Short-term let control zone proposed for Plockton, 10/04/24

Scottish Daily Express, SNP policy blamed for soaring Edinburgh Fringe accommodation costs after Jason Manford speaks out, 10/04/24

BBC, Performers priced out of Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 10/04/24

Edinburgh Reporter, Short term let on Circus Lane must be removed from AirBnB, 10/04/24

Scottish Sun, UNFAIR-BNB We live on Edinburgh’s ‘most picturesque’ street but visitors are ruining it, it’s a nightmare, 09/04/24

Scotsman, MP launches campaign to retain Deeside’s last tourist centre, 10/04/24

STV News, Performers slam rising costs after being ‘priced out’ of fringe festival, 09/04/24

Herald, Taylor Swift boom as Edinburgh hotel prices skyrocket, 09/04/24

Scottish Sun, ‘INCREDIBLY GUTTED’ Ex-BBC presenter says she ‘can’t afford’ to perform at Edinburgh Festival as she’s ‘priced out’ the market, 08/04/24

Edinburgh Live, Edinburgh locals say party goers turning ‘Instagrammable street’ into ‘nightmare’, 08/04/24

Daily Record, Edinburgh’s ‘most Instagrammable street’ turning into party hotspot ‘nightmare’, 08/04/24

STV News, Owner ordered to take property off Airbnb after ignoring planning ruling, 08/04/24

Scotsman, Aberdeenshire gearing up for another influx of tourists, 09/04/24

Scottish Sun, VILE VISITORS NC500 tourists ‘keep pooing outside and dishing out abuse to locals’, 08/04/24

Holyrood, Tourism is changing Edinburgh for those who live here, 08/04/24

Holyrood, Patrick Harvie: Short-term lets ‘harmful to society’, 08/04/24

Observer, Britain’s staycation boom may be over as bookings dry up, 07/04/24

John O’ Groat Journal, Caithness councillor’s fears over closure of Highland tourism centres, 06/04/24

Telegraph, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/property/second-homes/scotland-holiday-let-crackdown-ruining-local-tourism/, 05/04/24

Scotsman, Hay’s Way: A reminder of the plight of Scotland’s rural B&Bs, 04/04/24

Strathspey & Badenoch Herald, Strath businesses to fly the flag at national tourism trade event, 04/04/24

West Coast Today, ‘Dreadful decision’ – communities voice concern as VisitScotland opts for digital strategy, 04/04/24

Short-term Rentalz, https://shorttermrentalz.com/news/petition-survey-fhl-tax-regime/

inews, https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/property-and-mortgages/first-time-buyers-remortgage-shock-2985398

Glasgow Times, https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/24220682.13-scotlands-best-child-free-staycation-spots/

March 2024

The Times, https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/one-year-in-yousaf-still-hasnt-shared-his-big-vision-hf30c3jhl

The Herald, https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24216182.abbey-travel-boss-new-chair-scottish-tourism-alliance/

Scotsman, https://www.scotsman.com/business/scottish-firms-warn-persistently-high-cost-of-doing-business-including-new-taxes-risks-long-term-harm-to-economy-4571147

BBC, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-68675056

Holyrood, https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,visitscotland-to-close-all-tourist-information-centres

Shetland Times, https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2024/03/27/tourist-information-centre-to-close-as-part-of-nationwide-shutdown

STV, https://news.stv.tv/scotland/all-visitscotland-tourist-information-centres-to-close-as-visitors-use-tiktok-and-youtube-instead

Daily Record, https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/visitscotland-tourist-information-centres-close-32452127

Scottish Financial News, https://www.scottishfinancialnews.com/articles/army-veteran-secures-six-figure-funding-deal-to-transform-unique-hotel-in-the-scottish-highlands

Boutique Hotelier, https://www.boutiquehotelier.com/forces-manor-hotel-scottish-highlands/

The Herald, https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24209959.edinburgh-houses-hotel-maybury-quarter-saica-site/

East Lothian Courier, Claim short-term lets ‘kill community’, 25/03/24

Press & Journal, Aberdeen AirBnB flat shut down over claims of ‘underage booze parties’, 24/03/24

Edinburgh Live, Plans for new Edinburgh seven bedroom Airbnb to replace empty office space in quiet area, 24/03/24

Greenock Telegraph, Accountant’s shoot threat in dispute with Airbnb neighbours, 24/03/24

Scotsman, Skye needs more help to cope with its tourism boom – Scotsman comment, 25/03/24

Scotsman, Skye: Up to one million people destined for island amid calls for ‘radical thinking’ on tourism, 25/03/24

Edinburgh Reporter, Councillor cleared of bias over stance on short term lets, 21/03/24

Edinburgh Live, Edinburgh councillor cleared of ‘bias’ over short-term lets posts on social media, 21/03/24

Edinburgh Live, East Lothian holiday flat owner refused permission to operate despite support, 21/03/24

Glasgow Live, Glasgow holiday let ‘party’ flat set to be shut down over noise complaints, 21/03/24

Border Telegraph, South of Scotland aims to become ‘fastest growing visitor economy’, 22/03/24

Herald, Fife Council becomes fourth in Scotland to declare housing emergency, 21/03/24

Press & Journal, Fraser House Airbnbs closed down as Aberdeen neighbours claim they are being ‘used by sex workers’, 20/03/24

Herald, New rules must not jeopardise star of Scottish tourism, 21/03/24

Times, South of Scotland aiming to grow tourism spending by £1 billion, 20/03/24

Daily Record, VisitScotland partners for carbon reduction initiative, 20/03/24

Press & Journal, Highland Council will write to Scottish Government for motorhome tourist tax rethink, 18/03/24

Strathspey Herald, Strathspey MSP demands compensation for Scottish Government’s ‘monumental blunder’, 18/03/24

East Lothian Courier, East Lothian holiday let owner granted licence to operate despite planning refusal, 15/03/24

Scottish Sun, EASTAIR-BNB Airbnb names gorgeous Scots village with stunning views as top Easter escape, 17/03/24

Edinburgh Live, Historic 18th century Edinburgh dovecot could be transformed into quirky Airbnb, 16/03/24

Evening News, ​Visitor levy will help residents and tourists – Cammy Day, 18/03/24

Greenock Telegraph, MSP Stuart McMillan wins change to levy bill to help marinas, 18/03/24

Times, Visitors flood back to big tourist attractions, 18/03/24

Herald, Letters: Tourist tax could have a Fringe benefit for Edinburgh, 14/03/24

Press release from British Marine: https://www.boatshed.com/british-marine-lobbying-success-blog-141140.html

Scottish Business News, Today marks the start of flagship conference of Scottish Tourism Month, 12/03/24

Herald, Letters, 12/03/24

Edinburgh Enquirer, D-Day for city’s tourist tax plans, 11/03/24

Edinburgh Reporter, Proposals for introducing a visitor levy making progress, 14/03/24

Evening News, Taxing disappointment in Rome – John McLellan, 14/03/24

Scottish Financial News, Visitor levy for Edinburgh closer to reality as bill advances, 13/03/24

Herald, Outgoing VisitScotland chief pays tribute to tourism sector, 14/03/24

John O’ Groat Journal, Tourism gathering will explore ‘immense’ potential of north Highlands, 13/03/24

Courier, Gleneagles residents dismayed at Airbnb approval – despite objector renting to Michael Jordan for a week, 12/03/24

STV News, Airbnb bans indoor security cameras in push to improve privacy, 13/03/24

Scotsman, Edinburgh tourist tax: Using revenue for affordable housing and regeneration would be ok, minister tells MSPs, 13/03/24

Scotsman, Tourist tax Scotland: SNP using tax detail to finally re-set strained relationship with councils, 13/03/24

STV News, Promote tourism as a ‘force for good’, industry body says, 13/03/24

Insider, Scottish Tourism Alliance launches election policy agenda, 13/03/24

Scotsman, Industry charts progress towards delivering adventure tourism ambition, 13/03/24

Edinburgh Live, https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/east-lothian-holiday-owner-gets-28796369

Daily Record, Airbnb to ban security cameras inside rental properties amid privacy concerns, 12/03/24

Scotsman, Tourist tax Scotland: Plans to capture cruise ships in Scottish Government tax plans submitted, 12/03/24

Scottish Green press release: https://greens.scot/news/visitor-levy-will-be-breakthrough-for-local-authorities

Scotsman, MSP flies flag for Scottish tourism at Coldstream park, 12/03/24

Scottish Sun, KICK UP A STINK NC500 set for ‘dirty bombshell’ as warning issued over major change to popular tourist route, 12/03/24

Strathspey & Badenoch Herald, Short term lets control area for strath has become a ‘deplorable mess’, says sector chief, 08/03/24

Irvine Times, Break the Silence wins Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce award, 08/03/24

Ayrshire Today, Break the Silence wins Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce award, 08/03/24

Evening News, No criminal reports in Edinburgh after five months of short-term let crackdown, 10/03/24

Edinburgh Live, Dozens of Edinburgh holiday flats above city centre bank to be given green light, 10/03/24

Courier, Residents of exclusive Gleneagles cul de sac trying to shut down two Airbnbs, 09/03/24

Herald, Scotland’s tourist accommodation ‘unable to meet demand’, 09/03/24

Herald, Scottish tourism experts caution over tourist tax law, 10/03/24

Scotsman, What does the Spring Budget mean for Scotland? What are the key Budget changes? Who are the winners and losers?, 06/03/24 [ASSC quoted]

Short-Term Rentalz, UK Chancellor scraps tax relief for holiday lets in Spring Budget, 06/03/24 [ASSC quoted]

Ayr Advertiser, Short-term lets urged to know the rules ahead of Troon Open, 06/03/24

Herald, Business leaders’ anger as key tourist tax questions remain, 07/03/24 [ASSC quoted]

Herald, ‘Spectacular own goal’ as tourism laments Hunt Budget, 07/03/24

STV News, Holiday lets hit by ‘red tape’ licensing laws as ‘thousands’ leave sector, 06/03/24

Herald, Scottish tourism toasts whisky’s growing contribution, 06/03/24

Strathspey & Badenoch Herald, Controversial control area for short term lets in Badenoch and Strathspey to come into force today, 04/03/24

Herald, Plockton second homes leaves village facing housing crisis, 02/04/24

Insider, Scottish attractions see visitor numbers rise 17%, 01/04/24

STV News, Boost for tourism as Scottish attractions pull in more than 48m visitors, 01/04/24

 

February 2024

Herald, Edinburgh ‘bin tax’ plans: Scotland’s AirBnB lobby hit out, 28/02/24

Landlord Today, New attack on Airbnb landlords – possible charge for bin collections, 28/02/24

Daily Telegraph, Airbnb owners face bin collection charges in crackdown on holiday lets, 27/02/24

Scottish Farmer, Sustainable rural tourism plans for south of Scotland, 28/02/24

Herald, Edinburgh Leith Shore whisky warehouse aparthotel plan, 26/02/24

Edinburgh Reporter, Flat owner takes short term let appeal to Scottish Ministers, 26/02/24

Edinburgh Live, East Lothian Airbnb owner argues holiday flat can be rented out short term, 26/02/24

Strathspey & Badenoch Herald, YOUR VIEWS: Is imminent short term lets control area for Badenoch and Strathspey lawful?, 26/02/24

Times, Holiday let owners face bin collection charges in Edinburgh, 27/02/24

Evening News, Edinburgh Airbnb properties: Landlords may have to may for bin collections, 26/02/24

Daily Record, Edinburgh council considers charging Airbnb owners for bin collections, 26/02/24

Independent, Edinburgh set to charge Airbnb owners extra in bid to tackle rubbish, 26/02/24

National, Scottish council considers charging Airbnb properties for bin collections, 26/02/24

Insider, Edinburgh council considers charging Airbnb properties for bin collections, 26/02/24

Herald, Herald poll: Should Airbnb hosts pay business rates for rubbish collection?, 26/02/24

Herald, AirBnB hosts in Edinburgh could be fined over bin collection costs, 26/02/24

Herald, Scottish holiday homes law ‘botched’ compared to England’s, 24/02/24 [ASSC quoted]

Press & Journal, Horrified Aberdeen families claim sex workers parade their clients through city centre flat block, 24/02/24

Evening News, Sub-committee is common sense free zone – John McLellan, 22/02/24

Courier, Arbroath harbour holiday lets since 1950s win planning permission under new Airbnb rules, 22/02/24

Scottish Business News, Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association President outlines vision … and frustrations, 23/02/24

Scotsman, Proposed cuts to housing budget ‘worst possible decision at worst possible time’, 26/02/24

Daily Record, Humza Yousaf urged to ditch £190m cuts to housing budget amid Scotland’s homelessness emergency, 26/02/24

Evening News, Edinburgh housing: Council’s 500 affordable homes a year falls ‘staggeringly’ short of target, 23/02/24

Northern Scot, NICKY MARR: Selling up – for the right reasons, 21/02/24

Peeblesshire News, St Boswells holiday homes for ‘eco-conscious’ tourists, 21/02/24

STV News, Short-term let operators ‘could bankrupt council’ with compensation claims, 17/02/24

STV News, Why should we care about Scotland’s housing emergency?, 19/02/24

Herald, CalMac cuts sailings to Isle of Islay during tourism peak, 18/02/24

Courier, Auchterarder holiday let approved despite neighbouring lord’s objections, 21/02/24

National, Scottish Tories ‘undermined’ as UK announces short-term let scheme in England, 20/02/24

Glasgow Live, Glasgow tourist tax, congestion charge and workplace parking levy backed in budget, 15/02/24

Scottish Daily Express, New SNP ferry hell for Scots islanders as Islay to have less sailings during peak tourist season, 15/02/24

Courier, Holiday let is good for business, 16/02/24

Courier, Auchterarder holiday let approved despite neighbouring lord’s objections, 21/02/24

National, Scottish Tories ‘undermined’ as UK announces short-term let scheme in England, 20/02/24

STV News, Short-term let operators ‘could bankrupt council’ with compensation claims, 17/02/24

STV News, Why should we care about Scotland’s housing emergency?, 19/02/24

Herald, CalMac cuts sailings to Isle of Islay during tourism peak, 18/02/24

Glasgow Live, Glasgow tourist tax, congestion charge and workplace parking levy backed in budget, 15/02/24

Scottish Daily Express, New SNP ferry hell for Scots islanders as Islay to have less sailings during peak tourist season, 15/02/24

Courier, Holiday let is good for business, 16/02/24

East Lothian Courier, Family’s plea to continue letting Gullane home during Scottish Open, 13/02/24

The Courier, Owner and neighbours in limbo as Perth hot tub holiday flat decision delayed, 13/02/24

Scottish Housing News, Badenoch & Strathspey Short-term Let Control Area public information sessions, 12/02/24

Insider, Scottish hotel occupancy rates reach pre-pandemic levels, 13/02/24

Daily Record, Dumfries and Galloway Council team to crack down on short term let owners operating without a licence, 12/02/24

Courier, Council shuts down Perth hot tub holiday flat – but is still using it to attract visitors to city, 11/02/24

Courier, Luxury Airbnb hotel in Blairgowrie plans to expand so it can cater for more guests, 11/02/24

East Lothian Courier, North Berwick: Short-term lets more than half of planning applications, 09/02/24

Strathspey & Badenoch Herald, Short term lets control area for strath could be rolled out in Highlands if successful, 09/02/24

Press release from THC on public information sessions for the STL Control Area: https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/15879/public_information_sessions_on_changes_badenoch_and_strathspey_short-term_let_control_area_will_bring

Daily Record, Most romantic Airbnb in Scotland to ‘pop the question’ this Valentine’s Day crowned, 08/02/24

Scottish Housing News, Housing minister to headline Empty Homes Conference, 08/02/24

Scottish Housing News, Eight out of ten Scots say country has a housing crisis, SFHA poll finds, 08/02/24

Press release from the Scottish Greens on empty homes: https://greens.scot/news/bringing-empty-homes-back-into-use-is-a-win-win-win

Strathspey & Badenoch Herald, New start date announced for short term lets area control area for Badenoch and Strathspey, 08/02/24

Herald, Scottish tourism body appoints Skye hotelier to key role, 08/02/24 [copied below]

Times, Scottish Business Digest: new chairwoman for Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers, 08/02/24

Insider, Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers appoints new chair, 07/02/24

Short-Term Rentalz, ASSC appoints Winskill as new chair, 07/02/24

STA, https://scottishtourismalliance.co.uk/industry-update-association-of-scotlands-self-caterers-appoints-clare-winskill-as-new-chair/

Scottish Housing News, MSP calls for holiday letting ban on inherited croft houses, 08/02/24

Insider, https://www.insider.co.uk/appointments/association-scotlands-self-caterers-appoints-32067135, 07/02/24

The Stage, Edinburgh Fringe bosses unveil ‘festival village’ to ease accommodation woes, 06/02/24

Daily Record, Kinross-shire councillor calls short-term let laws a ‘shambles’ after two licences greenlit for same street, 05/02/24

East Lothian Courier, Four holiday let cabins are planned for near North Berwick, 05/02/24

DNG24, Police threat for owners of short term lets, 03/02/24

Herald, Edinburgh Airbnb-style lets clampdown legal U-turn, 03/02/24

FarmingUK, Scottish farmers to challenge the creation of new national parks, 04/02/24

Herald, National Parks ‘not a priority’ for Highlands and Islands, 03/02/24

Daily Record, Around two-thirds of Dumfries and Galloway short-term let owners apply for new licence, 02/02/24

Herald, Rhoda Grant calls for croft house short-term let ban, 02/02/24

Southern Reporter, ‘Tiny’ holiday home near Hawick rejected despite support from tourism boss, 01/02/24

Courier, Dundee City Council approves fresh raft of holiday-let applications despite neighbour objections, 01/02/24

Scottish Construction Now, £50m Edinburgh city centre hotel plan recommended for approval, 01/02/24

Edinburgh Live, Midlothian flat owners claim holiday let policy would leave them ‘homeless’, 02/02/24

Evening News, Edinburgh short-term lets: Greens accuse Labour of U-turn and softening stance on controls, 01/02/24

Herald, Glasgow Airport chief Andy Cliffe flags North America goal, 01/02/24