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When Does a Visitor Become Taxable?

I have been reading about the proposed Highland Visitor Levy, and I have questions. This will surprise nobody who knows me. I have questions about most things. I once kept a washing-machine engineer in the kitchen for forty minutes because he said the noise was “within normal parameters” and I wanted to know whose normal parameters we were discussing. The Highland Council is consulting on a visitor levy which, if eventually approved, could mean a charge of £5 per room per night for hotels, B&Bs and similar accommodation, and £2 for hostels, campsites and caravan parks. This sounds straightforward. Nothing

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Scotland, Remember The Dandelions

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There was once a time when Scots knew exactly what a dandelion was for. Not symbolically, or poetically. Scots once understood the dandelion in the practical sense that older generations understood many things: if it appeared in spring, it had value. That knowledge has almost entirely disappeared beneath the modern world. People now spend time and money attempting to destroy one of the most useful plants naturally growing in Scotland. Peace-loving Scots wage war against a flower that was previously gathered and carried into the kitchen. And yet the dandelion remains; it possesses a kind of quiet Highland stubbornness. It
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When Your Cupboard Joins National Security

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I have always kept food in the house, because I was brought up properly and because the weather in Scotland has never once asked permission before making a nuisance of itself. There are tins in the cupboard, batteries in a drawer, candles in the hall cabinet, and a torch that works provided nobody has taken the batteries out for a remote control and then looked innocent when questioned. There is tea. There is soup. There are oatcakes. There is usually enough in the house to survive a power cut, a blocked road, or a sudden visit from someone who says
Buchanan Bespoke

Buchanan Bespoke Shoemaking

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Buchanan Bespoke stands as a paragon of Scottish craftsmanship, rooted deeply in the proud heritage of traditional shoemaking. Their website offers a seamless gateway into the world of custom Scottish footwear, providing an exceptional showcase of both their historical legacy and the bespoke products they offer. Established in 1925 and operating near the historic River Clyde in Glasgow, Buchanan Bespoke carries forward a nearly century-old tradition of shoemaking excellence. The website itself is a testament to the brand’s commitment to quality and heritage. It features a rich tapestry of information that highlights the meticulous care and artisanal skills involved in