Orkney Visitor Levy - FAQs
How can I have my say on an Orkney visitor levy?
There are several ways for residents, tourism businesses and organisations, visitors and anyone else who could be affected by a visitor levy to share their views:
Join an online public engagement session on Tuesday 25 March 2025, 6.30 to 8.30pm. Questions may be submitted ahead of time by emailing visitorlevy@urbanforesight.com.
Book a place for our online sesson
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Attend an in-person public engagement session on Wednesday 26 March 2025 at the Pickaquoy Centre, 6.30 to 8.30pm. Advance booking is required. Questions may be submitted ahead of time by emailing visitorlevy@urbanforesight.com.
Book a place for our in-person session
Please also complete an online survey by Friday 11 April 2025. If a paper copy of the survey is required to enable a response, please contact the Council on 01856 873535.
If none of the above engagements options are suitable, please email Urban Foresight directly at visitorlevy@urbanforesight.com.
Please note that if the Council decides to progress the introduction of a visitor levy scheme in Orkney, there will be further opportunities for people to express their views on specific proposals through a statutory public consultation process.
