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flag Dumfries and Galloway proposes a visitor levy to fund tourism infrastructure, following similar moves in Scotland and England amid rising tourism pressures and funding gaps.

flag Dumfries and Galloway is considering a visitor levy under Scotland’s 2024 law to fund local tourism infrastructure, with support from leaders like Gretna Green’s John Holliday, who stress fairness and local reinvestment. flag The plan, amid concerns over costs for accommodations, follows approval of the £10 million Star of Caledonia sculpture, expected to draw 200,000–250,000 visitors annually. flag Similar debates are ongoing in the Lake District over tourism strain and funding, with Edinburgh set to launch a 5% tourist tax in July 2026 to raise £50 million for public services. flag Officials in Westmorland and Furness cite lack of central funding and staff, making alternative revenue sources increasingly necessary.

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