Scottish licensing scheme

[Susan41]

I received an e mail from Air Bnb re the new licensing scheme in Scotland commencing March ‘23 but our city council in Aberdeen said this is incorrect and that the procedure to set up the process by local councils has to be set up by March 23 but the applications from hosts to acquire it is latest 2025 and it’s not necessary for all locations within Scotland . Therefore only certain areas of Scotland will be required to apply for a license . Air bnb need to be in touch with our gov to rectify and not cause confusion . Is anyone else aware of this issue 

[Fiona256]

The Scottish Government has introduced legislation which requires local authorities to establish a licensing scheme for short term lets by 1 October 2022.

The legislation was brought in by the Scottish Government to ensure short term lets are safe, to address issues faced by neighbours, and to help local authorities understand what is happening in their area.

The legislation aims to balance economic and tourism benefits with the needs and concerns of local communities.

In addition to the introduction of the licensing scheme for short term lets, the legislation allows the local authority to establish short term let “control areas” to help manage high numbers of short term lets.

This is from Highland Council. Check on your local authority website. I think the information you have been ghiven is misleading, if not incorrect.