Bid to secure Edinburgh tourist tax share for Fringe performers

Bid to secure Edinburgh tourist tax share for Fringe performers

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is trying to secure a £1.1 million share of money raised from the Scottish capital's new tourist tax.

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