Do you dream of packing in the 9 to 5 and opening a bookstore amidst the hills and heather of Scotland? If you do, you probably dismiss the fantasy as a pipe dream — but that’s where The Open Book ...

From the BBC World Service: Wigtown, Scotland, has built a thriving literary sector. Can other towns take a leaf out of Wigtown’s book?

The festive season is one of the best parts of the year in Scotland. The run-up to Christmas is a magical time, and the perfect opportunity for a staycation. On Thursday, November 20, The Guardian ...

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Organisers say this year's festival boasts its "largest and most varied programme ever". Isla Rosser-Owen will take up the post in Wigtown - Scotland's national book town - next month. Rescue teams ...