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Edinburgh's visitor levy to support historic theatre restoration

City council leaders have confirmed that tourism tax revenue will fund the King’s Theatre refurbishment over the next three decades.

By The TEA Editorial Desk · 30 August 2026

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Edinburgh Council intends to use millions of pounds gathered from the city's visitor levy to pay off the final costs of the recent King’s Theatre restoration.

This long-term financial commitment will see the levy applied to support the historic venue's upkeep for the next 30 years.

This article is based on reporting published by The Herald. The original is linked with this story.