Edinburgh’s 5% visitor levy on overnight accommodation starts July 24, 2026, with early funding supporting a new city centre policing unit.
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Scotland To London West Coast Main Line Hit By Bridge Strike, With Delays And Cancellations Likely
Train services between Scotland and London were disrupted after a lorry struck a railway bridge between Carlisle and Lockerbie, blocking all lines in the area and forcing cancellations, delays, and refund options for affected passengers.
Few countries are better suited to campervan adventures than Scotland. One minute you’re winding through dramatic mountain passes, the next you’re parked beside a peaceful loch with nothing but birdsong and the occasional Highland cow for company. Travelling by campervan lets you slow down, take the scenic route, and stop whenever somewhere catches your eye. […]
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Monklands Hospital Replacement Plans Dropped As Scottish Government Orders Redesign
Plans to replace University Hospital Monklands have been scrapped in their current form, with ministers citing cost concerns and North Lanarkshire Council saying the move came as a surprise.
Two men have been charged after a 42-year-old man was seriously assaulted on Ardshiel Avenue in Edinburgh. Police say enquiries are still ongoing, but no other suspects are being sought.