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Edinburgh to join growing list of cities introducing tourist tax: Know more

"Tourist tax" refers to a fee levied by local governments on visitors staying in paid accommodations such as hotels, hostels, and holiday rentals

Edinburgh to join growing list of cities introducing tourist tax: Know more
Updated On : 28 Aug 2024 | 1:29 PM IST

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin leaves Edinburgh cathedral for London return

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was carried out of St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on Tuesday to begin her final journey through Scotland to a Royal Air Force plane that will carry her back to London. A bagpiper played as the flag-draped coffin was carried out of the cathedral and crowds again lined the Royal Mile through the historic heart of Edinburgh to watch as the coffin, accompanied by the queen's daughter, Princess Anne, was driven away. Crowds again lined the Royal Mile through the historic heart of Edinburgh as the coffin, accompanied by the queen's daughter, Princess Anne, was driven away. Thousands of people filed silently past the coffin as it lay in the cathedral for 24 hours after being brought to Edinburgh from the queen's beloved Balmoral Estate, where she died Thursday at age 96, ending her 70-year reign. King Charles III departed Belfast to receive his mother's coffin in London, where it will stay overnight at Buckingham Palace. The coffin will be taken Wednesd

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin leaves Edinburgh cathedral for London return
Updated On : 13 Sep 2022 | 10:18 PM IST

Scotland's Edinburgh passes resolution for greater cooperation with Taiwan

The resolution that was passed in an online plenary session also affirmed the ongoing exchanges between Taiwan and Scotland related to green and renewable energy, smart cities, technology, and culture

Scotland's Edinburgh passes resolution for greater cooperation with Taiwan
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 6:47 AM IST

Edinburgh is a Unesco 'City of Literature' - for an excellent reason

The Writers' Museum proves an effective springboard for learning about the varied backgrounds, lives and skills of Scott, Burns and Stevenson

Edinburgh is a Unesco 'City of Literature' - for an excellent reason
Updated On : 05 Oct 2018 | 11:39 PM IST