This project explores the business practices and cultural place of independent bookshops in Scotland. The research examines the connections that independent bookshops have with their various stakeholders, and investigates the support and policy change bookshops require in order to survive and prosper. The research finds a wealth of expertise and business acumen across Scottish independent booksellers, uniquely driven by a commitment to literacy, community and a love of books. A strong contribution to communities, welfare and social capital is identified. Policy recommendations are made, which recognise the cultural and community contributions made by bookshops, as well as proposing that bookshops be at the centre of policy planning around the regeneration of high streets.

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苏格兰的印度：探索独立书店在苏格兰城镇和村庄的独特作用

该项目探索苏格兰独立书店的商业实践和文化场所。该研究考察了独立书店与其各个利益相关者之间的联系，并调查了书店生存和繁荣所需的支持和政策变化。该研究发现，苏格兰独立书商拥有丰富的专业知识和商业敏锐度，其独特的推动力是对扫盲、社区和对书籍的热爱。确定了对社区、福利和社会资本的巨大贡献。提出了政策建议，承认书店对文化和社区的贡献，并建议书店成为围绕大街复兴的政策规划的中心。