Restaurateurs angered by Edinburgh council's congestion charge plans
Proposals to make Edinburgh the first Scottish city to adopt a congestion charge have caused outcry among local restaurant and bar owners who say it will damage their businesses.
The scheme, which would charge motorists £2 a day for unlimited access to the city centre, is subject to a legal challenge over who would qualify for an exemption.
Three local authorities - Midlothian, West Lothian and Fife - are seeking a judicial review in the Court of Session, which will be heard on 3 February.
Edinburgh residents will be asked to vote on the plans for congestion charging in a referendum, due to be held by post from 7 to 21 February.
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London's congestion charge could soon be replicated in the Scottish capital |