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This Airbnb in Scotland allows you to run your own bookstore, and it's located in a city dedicated to books
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This Airbnb in Scotland allows you to run your own bookstore, and it's located in a city dedicated to books

A unique Airbnb experience in Wigtown, Scotland, allows guests to manage their own bookstore for a week or two. The Open Book, a small independent bookstore located in the town known as 'Scotland’s Book Town,' offers visitors the chance to live above the shop, take over the keys, and temporarily become the bookshop owners. Guests can rearrange shelves, set prices, curate displays, and host events like readings, quizzes, and themed dinners. The initiative began in August 2014 as a creative experiment by author Jessica Fox, who fell in love with Wigtown, and has since evolved into a tourist attraction called Bookshop Holiday. It aims to promote independent bookshops, attract visitors, and support literary and educational programs in the town. By March 2026, more than 550 guests had stayed at The Open Book, with bookings often filling up two years in advance.

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This Airbnb in Scotland allows you to run your own bookstore, and it's located in a city dedicated to books

A unique Airbnb experience in Wigtown, Scotland, allows guests to manage their own bookstore for a week or two. The Open Book, a small independent bookstore located in the town known as 'Scotland’s Book Town,' offers visitors the chance to live above the shop, take over the keys, and temporarily become the bookshop owners. Guests can rearrange shelves, set prices, curate displays, and host events like readings, quizzes, and themed dinners. The initiative began in August 2014 as a creative experiment by author Jessica Fox, who fell in love with Wigtown, and has since evolved into a tourist attraction called Bookshop Holiday. It aims to promote independent bookshops, attract visitors, and support literary and educational programs in the town. By March 2026, more than 550 guests had stayed at The Open Book, with bookings often filling up two years in advance.

Bias read (Center): The article discusses a cultural tourism initiative centered around a bookstore in Wigtown, Scotland. There is no mention of politics, government, or controversial issues. The content focuses purely on the unique experience offered by The Open Book and its impact on tourism and local culture. No sl讫

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