Visitors to Edinburgh will be charged a tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually, after city councillors voted in favour of the move. The charge, which mimics those already used in Germany, Spain and Italy,

Local politicians in Edinburgh have approved a tourist tax for visitors staying overnight the Scottish capital, introducing the first charge of its kind in the United Kingdom.

A five per cent charge will be levied on hotels, B&Bs, campsites and accommodation let through websites such as Airbnb

Brian Cox is set to make his return to Scottish theater with 'Make It Happen,' a new satirical play from acclaimed playwright James Graham.

Make It Happen' by James Graham will see 'Succession' star Cox portray Adam Smith, the pioneering Scottish philosopher and economist at this year's Edinburgh International Festival.

Brian Cox will return to Edinburgh's theatre scene this summer for the first time in a decade in a new play exploring Scotland's role in the global financial crash of 2008.