Local authorities were given powers by the Scottish Government to implement an overnight tourist tax this month. It laid out the findings of a consultation firm which had looked into whether Orkney should adopt an overnight visitor levy. Is tourist tax worth the hassle for Orkney? Fears Orkney tourist tax could drive visitors elsewhereFrom businesses, there were concerns about an “increased administrative burden” and additional costs that would come with that type of levy. In June, the Western Isles “paused” plan to develop an overnight tourist levy.