New licensing schemes for Airbnb-style lets in Scotland announced
Airbnb-style short-term lets could be subject to new licensing schemes from spring next year, the Scottish Government has announced.
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Airbnb guests set to spend £223m locally
Airbnb accommodation guests are on course to spend an estimated £223 million at restaurants and cafes around Scotland this year, the online marketplace has said.
Airbnb acts to ban ‘party houses’ after five killed in Halloween shooting
Airbnb has vowed to ban “party houses” in the wake of a deadly shooting at a rented property in California.
New study reveals almost one in five homes on Skye are listed as an Airbnb
Almost one in five homes on Skye is now listed as an Airbnb, a new study has revealed.
Live like a lord as Downton Abbey stately home joins Airbnb
Downton Abbey fans are being given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stay at the stately home where the hit TV series was filmed.
Eviction warnings issued to Highland Council tenants offering Airbnb
Highland Council and a local housing association yesterday made it clear that if their tenants are found to be offering Airbnb, they could be evicted for breach of their tenancy conditions.
Highland Airbnb hosts make more than £21m
People in the Highlands renting out space for Airbnb guests earned a total of more than £21 million last year, according to the online accommodation booking business.
GALLERY: Arisaig chapel house inundated with booking requests after being listed on Airbnb
Holidaymakers have been clamouring to join a tiny Highland Catholic congregation at their home on the west coast.
Spice Girls fan lists original Union Jack bus on Airbnb for £99 a night
A Spice Girls fan has listed the original Union Jack bus from the 1997 film Spice World on Airbnb for two overnight stays.
There are a greater proportion of Airbnbs in Skye than in central Edinburgh, study finds
Skye has one Airbnb letting for every 10 homes - a greater proportaion than in central Edinburgh, according to a study.
Airbnb blamed for lack of rental homes in the north of Scotland
Frustrated house hunters in the north are pleading for changes to stop the number of homes being used for Airbnb-type holidays, rather than providing much-needed homes for residents.
Scottish Islands make top 10 of world’s top travel destinations
They are famed for their stunning, pristine beaches, ancient sites and abundant wildlife - though not always the weather.
Outer Hebrides makes list of world’s top travel destinations for 2019
Airbnb has named the Outer Hebrides as one of the world’s top travel destinations to visit in 2019.
North MSP calls on AirBnB to offer advice to visitors to ‘respect’ the Highlands
Online holiday accommodation giant AirBnB has been urged to issue “responsible tourism” advice for guests visiting the Highlands - particularly for drivers tackling narrow roads such as on the NC500 route.
North and Moray property prices rise for fifth quarter in a row
Property prices in the north have risen for the fifth quarter in a row, largely due to the popularity of Airbnb, with the average price of a Highland home now standing at a staggering £177,634.
Region dominates list of top Airbnb destinations
Nine of Scotland’s top 15 destinations on the popular online hospitality service ‘Airbnb’ are in the Highlands and the north-east, bringing millions of pounds to local economies.
Scots make £86m from renting out their homes
Airbnb hosts in Scotland together pocketed £86million during the year to July as the number of guests using the holiday home website for UK bookings surged 81%.
You can rent an entire island on Airbnb for £327 if you’re sick of sharing with other people
It’s all very nice renting a flat for a weekend away with your mates but what about an entire private island?
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