From tomorrow... Our new series, Future of Edinburgh, in
@heraldscotland

Can we cope with 60k more residents by 2045?
Will bold plans to transform the city centre succeed? And what does the future hold for transport, housing, festivals, tourism — and everything in between?

I’ve written extensively on the benefits the tax will bring to the city including this only last week.

On this occasion two tourist industry bodies including the main umbrella organisation for the tourist sector in Edinburgh voiced concerns. Do you think I should just not report these?

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Today's @heraldscotland.bsky.social front features my story on temp accom landlords' ask for £50k from Edinburgh Council the night before their HMO applications were due to be considered - and how officials stood ready to transfer the cash

Read online here: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476918...

He looked like he enjoyed it a bit too much, but have to say I was impressed he managed not to burp

Nice blue skies on my first day Edinburgh Correspondent for @heraldscotland.bsky.social 📰

Great to meet the team this morning and get settled in, very excited to start this new chapter and bring you goings-on from the Capital

📧my new email is donald.turvill@newsquest.co.uk