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Highland Council's proposed 5% visitor levy on accommodation raises concerns among locals and businesses about its potential economic impact. The consultation begins today, with the levy expected to generate £10 million annually for local infrastructure improvements. Similar discussions are underway in Wales regarding a visitor levy to support tourism sustainability.
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Highland Council in Scotland proposes a 5% visitor levy on accommodations, aiming to raise £10 million annually for local infrastructure. Meanwhile, New Zealand considers access fees for iconic sites to address conservation funding, stirring debate on equity and sustainability.
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Finlay MacDonald, 41, has been sentenced to a minimum of 28 years for murdering his brother-in-law and attempting to kill three others during a violent rampage on August 10, 2022. The attacks began with the stabbing of his wife, Rowena, and escalated to shootings in two locations on the Isle of Skye and the Scottish mainland.