“We have serious worries about the impact of the proposals on our farmers and crofters who have diversified to offer self-catering and short term accommodation. Such facilities have a hugely beneficial impact on local rural economies.
“Our view remains that these proposals to introduce an onerous scheme on small rural businesses are a sledgehammer to crack a city-based nut and we want further consideration of the views of industry to be taken into account when MSPs next come to discuss legislation.”