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ECONOMY BULLETIN | New Training Helps Scots Boost Digital Skills and Visitor Levy FAQ’s for Businesses Launched
13 October 2025 • Sarah Medcraf
THE ECONOMY BULLETIN BRINGS YOU SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT NEWS AND INFORMATION TO ENSURE YOU ARE UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
New training offer helps Scots boost their digital skills
A new offer to help people across Scotland gain skills in a range of digital technologies has been launched.
The initiative provides free, accessible online courses from leading tech companies covering subjects including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security, Software Development and Data Science.
It will also help employers to manage the skills needs in their workplaces, helping to boost productivity with the latest digital skills. Find out more here.
Visitor Levy FAQ’s for businesses
A resource has been launched to support accommodation providers in understanding and preparing for the visitor levy.
Developed by VisitScotland, in partnership with the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), this comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions is designed to guide the sector through the implementation of the levy.
Read more here.