Highland MSP welcomes new plans to regulate short-term lets

Kate Forbes MSP has backed an announcement from the Scottish Government that Highland Council will be given new powers to licence and limit the number of short-term lets. 

Almost one in five dwellings on Skye now an AirBnB according to new Government research

Almost one in five dwellings on the Isle of Skye is now an AirBnB a new Scottish Government study has revealed.

Kate Forbes MSP urges Highlanders to participate in short-term lets consultation

The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch is urging her constituents to take part in a new Scottish Government consultation on short-term lets.

Kate Forbes MSP calls on AirBnB to issue “responsible tourism” advice for Highlands

Guidance on how to drive on single track roads and reminders to dispose of litter properly and respect the natural environment should be issued to all AirBnB guests staying in the Highlands, a leading MSP has said.