In 2021 it was announced by Finance Secretary (and prospective First Minister) Kate Forbes that the SNP’s freeze on council tax rises – enforced since 2007 – would be coming to an end.
It gave the green light to cash-strapped local authorities to raise more money from residents to plug holes in their ever-diminishing budgets.
This year will see substantial rises across Scotland, adding further to the misery of the cost of living crisis.
Here’s how much more every local authority will be charging.
25. Shetland
The Shetland Islands, with their sole town of Lerwick (pictured), have agreed a council tax rise of 4.5 per cent. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
26. South Ayrshire
Residents of Girvan, and the rest of South Ayrshire, will see their council tax increase by 5 per cent. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
27. South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire council chiefs have settled on a 5.5 per cent increase. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
28. Stirling
Residents of historic Stirling have been will see a council tax increase of 7 per cent. Photo: Canva/Getty Images