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flag Orkney proposes a £5 entry fee for tourists to fund infrastructure and protect heritage amid overwhelming visitation.

flag Orkney, home to ancient neolithic sites and a population of just 22,000, faces severe strain from 450,000 annual tourists, causing infrastructure overload and damage to heritage sites. flag To address the crisis and fund critical upgrades, Orkney Council and neighboring island authorities are pushing for a £5 point-of-entry fee on visitors arriving by air, ferry, or cruise, which could generate £2 million yearly. flag The Scottish government is consulting on the proposal, including a separate cruise ship levy, as part of broader efforts to manage tourism sustainably and help close a £647 million funding gap. flag While Edinburgh will implement a bed tax in July 2026, other islands have hesitated, citing economic concerns. flag The final decision is pending.

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