Fife Visitor Levy – Early Engagement Survey
Overview
Help shape the Fife approach to a Visitor Levy
In May 2024, the Scottish Parliament passed the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act. This Act gives local authorities the ability to charge a set percentage on overnight accommodation paid by visitors.
Introducing a visitor levy could generate significant income for targeted investment which has the potential to enhance the visitor experience, support the local tourism sector, and improve amenities that benefit the wider community. Therefore to explore this further in April 2025, Fife Council agreed to start a period of early engagement public consultation to understand whether and how a Visitor Levy should be implemented in the Fife Council area. The results of this consultation will help to inform whether a Visitor Levy is introduced, what a potential Visitor Levy scheme should look like, and what the money raised would be spent on.
It is estimated that:
An introduction of a 1% visitor levy in Fife could generate around £1.4million annually
A 5% visitor levy could generate around £7.3m annually
A 7% visitor levy could generate £10.2m annually
All funds generated from the levy, after deducting a small percentage yet to be agreed upon but as allowed within the Act, to support accommodation businesses with any additional administration costs in collecting the levy and to support Fife Council with the costs of administering the scheme, will be allocated for investment in facilities and services utilised by both leisure and business visitors. Since residents and visitors often use the same place-based facilities, the Visitor Levy may contribute to improvements that benefit both groups.
If following early engagement and consultation with stakeholders Fife Council recommends the introduction of a Visitor Levy, the Fife Visitor Levy scheme as drafted will be subject to a period of statutory consultation. This means that all stakeholders will have further opportunities to comment upon the scheme before it is finalised for final consideration by Fife Council.
If Fife Council do approve the scheme following final consideration there is then a minimum period of 18 months before the scheme is officially launched meaning that the earliest a scheme would be launched in Fife is April 2028.
To make sure any proposal for a scheme meets the needs of our visitors, businesses and residents , and make life better for everyone in the area, we are asking for your input.
Why your views matter
Fife Council want to know whether a Visitor Levy should in fact be introduced, and who you think the levy should apply to, where you think any funds raised could have the biggest impact, and how the impact of the levy scheme should be monitored.
Your views and opinions are important and the results will help inform the way forward in Fife, so please take the time to complete the online survey and/or come along to the drop-in engagement events.
Take Part Here
This activity will open on 3 Nov 2025. Please come back on or after this date to give us your views.Events
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Drop in Session Dunfermline
From 10 Nov 2025 at 12:00 to 10 Nov 2025 at 16:00This session will provide an opportunity to:
Learn more about the proposed Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act and how it could be applied locally.
Share your views, opportunities, and any concerns about how a levy could impact your business, community and the wider visitor economy in Fife.
Discuss how any future levy could best support tourism and local services across the region.
Venue: Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries
Queen Anne Room -
Drop in session North Fife- St. Andrews
From 13 Nov 2025 at 10:00 to 13 Nov 2025 at 15:00This session will provide an opportunity to:
Learn more about the proposed Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act and how it could be applied locally.
Share your views, opportunities, and any concerns about how a levy could impact your business, community and the wider visitor economy in Fife.
Discuss how any future levy could best support tourism and local services across the region.
Venue: St Andrews Town Hall -
Drop in session Kirkcaldy
From 18 Nov 2025 at 12:00 to 18 Nov 2025 at 16:00This session will provide an opportunity to:
Learn more about the proposed Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act and how it could be applied locally.
Share your views, opportunities, and any concerns about how a levy could impact your business, community and the wider visitor economy in Fife.
Discuss how any future levy could best support tourism and local services across the region.
Venue: Kirkcaldy Galleries -
Drop in session Glenrothes
From 25 Nov 2025 at 14:00 to 25 Nov 2025 at 18:00This session will provide an opportunity to:
Learn more about the proposed Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act and how it could be applied locally.
Share your views, opportunities, and any concerns about how a levy could impact your business, community and the wider visitor economy in Fife.
Discuss how any future levy could best support tourism and local services across the region.
Venue: Lomond Centre -
Drop in session North Fife- East Neuk
From 27 Nov 2025 at 10:00 to 27 Nov 2025 at 16:00This session will provide an opportunity to:
Learn more about the proposed Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act and how it could be applied locally.
Share your views, opportunities, and any concerns about how a levy could impact your business, community and the wider visitor economy in Fife.
Discuss how any future levy could best support tourism and local services across the region.
Venue: Crail Town Hall -
Drop in session Inverkeithing
From 1 Dec 2025 at 10:00 to 1 Dec 2025 at 13:00This session will provide an opportunity to:
Learn more about the proposed Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act and how it could be applied locally.
Share your views, opportunities, and any concerns about how a levy could impact your business, community and the wider visitor economy in Fife.
Discuss how any future levy could best support tourism and local services across the region.
Venue: Inverkeithing Civic Centre -
Drop in session Cowdenbeath
From 4 Dec 2025 at 10:00 to 4 Dec 2025 at 14:00This session will provide an opportunity to:
Learn more about the proposed Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act and how it could be applied locally.
Share your views, opportunities, and any concerns about how a levy could impact your business, community and the wider visitor economy in Fife.
Discuss how any future levy could best support tourism and local services across the region.
Venue: Lochore Meadows, Willie Clarke Centre -
Drop in session North Fife
From 8 Dec 2025 at 12:00 to 8 Dec 2025 at 16:00This session will provide an opportunity to:
Learn more about the proposed Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act and how it could be applied locally.
Share your views, opportunities, and any concerns about how a levy could impact your business, community and the wider visitor economy in Fife.
Discuss how any future levy could best support tourism and local services across the region.
Venue: Larick Centre -
Drop in session Leven
From 16 Dec 2025 at 10:00 to 16 Dec 2025 at 14:00This session will provide an opportunity to:
Learn more about the proposed Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act and how it could be applied locally.
Share your views, opportunities, and any concerns about how a levy could impact your business, community and the wider visitor economy in Fife.
Discuss how any future levy could best support tourism and local services across the region.
Venue: Aurrie Mor
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