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Scotland's Stories: Friendship

As part of our annual writing project – Scotland's Stories – we asked people all over Scotland to submit true stories inspired by the theme for 2025, Friendship.

A selection of Scotland's Stories has been published in a free book for Book Week Scotland, our national celebration of books and reading. Explore below to find digital and audiobook versions of our Scotland's Stories: Friendship book.

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Friendship is comfort, peace of mind, the knowledge that when we unburden ourselves we won’t be judged. A good friend highlights everything we can be, but reminds us that what we are is already enough.

Whether it’s creating memories with the people that mean the most to us, making new connections that lead us through life’s difficult moments or having a blether with someone you haven’t seen in an age, our friendships are a fundamental part of our lives, deeply connected to our story.

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Scottish Book Trust · Book Week Scotland: Friendship

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