Short-Term Let Control Areas are becoming increasingly important for holiday let owners across Scotland, particularly in the country’s capital, Edinburgh, the Highlands and other popular tourist destinations. Scotland currently has two designated Short-Term Let Control Areas: one covering the entire City of Edinburgh Council area and the other covering Badenoch and Strathspey in the Highlands. … Read more
Updated 11 October 2026 Do you own or operate a holiday let in the Highlands? Are you unsure whether planning permission is required or have you been asked to demonstrate that your short-term let is lawful? We can review your property’s planning history, assess its eligibility for a Certificate of Lawfulness and prepare and submit … Read more
Welcome to our new website, which is now live and continuing to take shape. Please bear with us as we populate the site with additional content, resources and information over the coming weeks and months. We have a range of articles and guidance planned covering Scotland’s planning system, planning applications, planning policy, Certificates of Lawfulness, … Read more