Association Of Scotland’s Self-Caterers

Short-term lets (STLs) contribute positively to Scotland's economy, generating almost £1 billion in gross value added (GVA) and supporting nearly 30,000 jobs, according to BiGGAR Economics. BiGGAR's analysis claims the economic impact of Scotland’s self-catering industry has a negligible

Concerns are mounting that Edinburgh will not be able to accommodate performers and visitors to its world-leading festivals this summer due to the impact of short-term let regulations.

Homeowners renting out their properties to visitors during events, festivals or sporting occasions could be exempted from a new licensing crackdown on short-term lets.