Edinburgh’s new visitor levy, introduced in July 2026, will invest over £90 million in festivals, public services and infrastructure, supporting a £600 million cultural economy.

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Edinburgh council says housing upgrades and new grants put city on track to cut unsuitable temporary accommodation

On Scottish Housing Day the city council outlined how upgrades, new builds and a grant scheme are helping to ease the capital’s housing pressure and improve tenant health.

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Council

Edinburgh Council approves £1.12m boost for festivals and new £2.6m Innovate fund

Councillors have voted to increase existing cultural grants by 25 % and launch a £2.62 million Innovate fund, aiming to strengthen the city’s festivals and community arts groups through the Visitor Levy.

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Council

Edinburgh Council greenlights seven Visitor Levy projects to restore heritage and improve public spaces

Seven new initiatives, from restoring Leith Customs House to creating nature footpaths and a public square on West Cross Causeway, have secured Visitor Levy funding after council approval on 17 September.

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250 HMS Queen Elizabeth sailors parade the Freedom of Edinburgh on Royal Mile

Around 250 crew members from the navy’s flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth exercised the Freedom of the City, marching along the Royal Mile with a band, a Guard inspection and an F-35 fly-past.

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Knife Angel departs Edinburgh after month-long knife-crime awareness programme

The 27-ft sculpture built from confiscated knives toured Edinburgh in September, sparking school productions, a bus-mounted art mosaic and police-led workshops before leaving the city.

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What's on in and around Thirlestane

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Arts & theatre9 miles

Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Thu 8 Oct, 19:30Volunteer Hall, Galashiels, Birkhill

Days out around Thirlestane

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🛝 Playground

Village Hall

Smailholm · 12 miles

Local Area for Play

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Forest Holidays Glentress Forest

Linnburn · 16 miles

This site contains eco-sensitive log cabins with hot tubs and a Forest Retreat bar, restaurant. cafe and shop. Activities available include Forest Ranger and nature based activities.

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The Seton Garden

Seton · 17 miles

A private wedding and events venue

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Moredunvale Park

Moredun · 19 miles

HSG 30 - City of Edinburgh

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🏚️ Ruins