Hidden cost of Scotland’s tourist taxes revealed as hotels face bills of £20,000
6 October 2026
Paul Trainer
Editor
Paul leads the video and content team at ScottishNews. He began his writing career with the East Kilbride News and The Herald before managing magazine titles in Dublin for 12 years. He returned home to continue his career, launching Glasgowist and maintaining a prolific output as a food and drink writer and a regular commentator on Scottish life. A former editor of GlasgowWorld, his writing credits include The Scotsman and Glasgow Times. Television appearances have included STV, BBC, RTE and CNN.
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65-home development approved inside Loch Lomond national park
6 October 2026
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Edinburgh’s Summerhall could be transformed with hotel, homes and new arts quarter
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Tender launched for £58m electric ferry project after years of disruption
A long-awaited replacement for one of Scotland’s busiest ferry crossings has moved a significant step closer after the contract for a new electric vessel was put out to tender.
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Steven Gerrard admits Rangers still has a hold on him in Open Goal interview
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Almost one million Scots living in poverty as 2030 target slips out of reach
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