Category Archives: Culture & Inspiration

Where art meets the wider world: exhibitions, public pieces, travel, heritage, and more. For readers who want to deepen their appreciation of art and its connection to culture, design, history, and life beyond the frame.

Scotland’s Wild History: Castles, Coastlines & the Art They Inspire

From medieval ruins to misty coastlines, there’s a reason Scottish landscapes have long drawn artists into their spell. It’s not just the drama of the scenery — it’s the depth of story behind it. This is a place of myth and memory, shaped by centuries of battles, legend, and breathtaking natural beauty.

Highland Light: Why Artists Are Drawn to Scotland

There’s something magnetic about Scotland. It’s more than just the drama of the Highlands or the mood of its lochs – it’s a feeling that artists, for centuries, have tried to capture. At the Stag Gallery, we have been providing Scottish landscapes to homes in the Highlands for over three decades, including some of the country’s finest country houses, castles and landmark hotels. So, we wanted to take a moment to ask: why does Scottish art resonate so deeply, and what makes it so timeless?

The Loveliest Flea Market in France

France is riddled with flea markets; or Brocantes, as they are more romantically called. Name a town or city in France and you can pretty much guarantee there is a bustling market taking place most weekends where you can buy anything from a kitchen sink, a copper pan to wash up in it and even […]