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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joanna Whitehead

REVEALED: Scottish highlands advised to pause tourist tax | Rare Historical Photos

The Scottish Highlands has struggled with the effects of overtourism - (Getty Images)

The Scottish government has advised officials in the Highlands to pause the introduction of a “tourist tax”.

The Highland Council proposed a five per cent visitor levy on holiday accommodation, which it estimated could raise annual funds of around £10m for the region.

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