Community-owned venues draw attention as social hubs

A royal visit to a Scottish pub highlights the value of member-backed local spaces.

A visit by Prince William and Kate to a community-owned pub in Scotland put a familiar idea back in focus: local venues can act like clubs, gathering people around shared ownership and civic identity. For private clubs, the lesson is that belonging often matters as much as amenities.

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