Council tax bills for 2026/27 will soon be dropping through letterboxes and there’s little in the way of good news for financially-stretched families.
The tax freezes that had become common in recent times are now looking like a distant memory, with councils looking to collect more money in an attempt to balance their largely bleak budgets.
This year will see councils impose rises of between 4 per cent and 10 per cent on households.
All of Scotland’s 32 councils have now announced their plans.
Here’s the tax rises they have agreed - in alphabetical order.
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17. Highland
Those living in Inverness and the surrounding Highland Council area will see an increase of 7 per cent in their council tax this year. | Canva/Getty Images
18. Inverclyde
Inverclyde Council, which includes the coastal town of Greenock, have confirmed a council tax rise of 7.9 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
19. Midlothian
There's a 9 per cent rise in Midlothian, where the biggest town is Penicuik. | Google Maps
20. Moray
Moray, including the town of Elgin, will hike council tax by 10 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images