We are disappointed to announce that the Short Term Lets Licensing legislation was approved yesterday by the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee.

A working group is being set up to advise the Scottish Government on guidance for local authorities on how the Licensing Scheme will be implemented.  Primary concern remains the costs of compliance for self-catering and B&B operators. Through our close contact with the working group, SkyeConnect will support and inform our members as the legislation progresses and the guidance from the working group materialises. We will also communicate with the Highland Council and lobby on behalf of our membership to ensure that they are well represented and supported throughout.

The minutes from the parliamentary meeting can be found here- https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Local_Gov/Minutes3feb21.pdf

Read STA’ response here – https://scottishtourismalliance.co.uk/press-statement-scottish-tourism-alliance-responds-to-holyrood-committee-decision-to-proceed-with-tightening-of-restrictions-of-self-catering-sector/

You can read ASSC analysis here – The impact of Short Term Let Licensing on the B&B Sector (ASSC News)