‘Stuck Out Here’: The Critical Role of Broadband for Remote Rural Places
Summary. Broadband connectivity is essential for economic and social sustainability in remote rural Scotland. Research with small rural business owners shows that internet access directly enables business development and sustainability while supporting education, leisure, and social participation. Without broadband, remote rural communities face significant disadvantages in maintaining viable livelihoods and quality of life.
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Townsend, L., Wallace, C., & Fairhurst, G.. (2015). ‘Stuck Out Here’: The Critical Role of Broadband for Remote Rural Places. Scottish Geographical Journal. https://doi.org/10.1080/14702541.2014.978807
Townsend, Leanne, et al. “‘Stuck Out Here’: The Critical Role of Broadband for Remote Rural Places.” Scottish Geographical Journal, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1080/14702541.2014.978807.
Townsend, Leanne, Claire Wallace, and Gorry Fairhurst. 2015. “‘Stuck Out Here’: The Critical Role of Broadband for Remote Rural Places.” Scottish Geographical Journal. https://doi.org/10.1080/14702541.2014.978807.
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- 2026-04-28