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Investing in Fine Art
Have you ever considered investing in fine art? While it may seem like a luxury reserved for the wealthy, anyone can invest in fine art - and potentially see significant returns on their investment. Fine art investing doesn't just allow you to own a beautiful piece of artwork, but it also has the potential to diversify your portfolio and increase its value over time.
Anton Mauve and Van Gogh: The Master and His Pupil
Vincent van Gogh is widely considered one of the greatest masters of his craft even more than a century after his death. However, what many of Van Gogh’s fans may not know is that the artist had a tutor of his own.
Young Scots abroad opt for cultural education over all-night partying
More young Scots choose a holiday abroad to experience a new culture, learn about themselves or gain perspective on life, than to socialise or party the night away, according to the latest How Scotland Lives research from Bank of Scotland.
Great expectations for UK book sales
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Brits just love a good book, so much so that the market is not set to surpass the £2 billion mark.
Halloween more a delight than fright
It’s a tradition that is well established across the pond, but now it seems that Halloween has found a place in UK consumers hearts and in their wallets too.
On a high: Coffee shop sales to top £3 billion in 2016
Coffee shops, it seems no UK high-street is complete without one, and proving consumers passion for espressos, lattes and cappuccinos, new research from Mintel reveals that this year coffee shop sales are set to reach a record new high as the market tops £3 billion.
The weirdest collections on the planet
People have always had an obsession with collecting different things. From toasters to belly button fluff, there really are some strange collections out there.
A culture checklist for aspiring Brits
Owning a library card, watching subtitled films and being skilled with a pair of chopsticks are among the traits which make you cultured, according to Brits.
Brits crown their all-time favourite classic literary heroine
Elizabeth Bennet, the charming and quick-witted protagonist from Jane Austin’s beloved Pride and Prejudice, has been crowned the nation’s all-time favourite classic literary heroine.
Stratford-upon-Avon Poetry Festival celebrates its Diamond year
The Stratford-upon-Avon Poetry Festival celebrates its Diamond year when it takes place from the 30 June – 4 August.
At-Bristol science centre's planetarium to become the UK's first digital 3D Planetarium
At-Bristol science centre, one of the UK's leading interactive science centres, is upgrading its Planetarium to become the UK's first digital 3D Planetarium.
London Super Comic Convention
London Super Comic Convention, the UK’s largest and most exciting comic event, confirms a host of top comic artists and cosplayers for the 2015 bill, including Ed McGuinness, Dexter Vines and David Mack.
London Craft Week makes its debut 6-10 May 2015
London Craft Week, a brand new initiative that positions makers centre stage of the world’s creative capital will open on Wednesday, 6 May 2015.
A tale of two festivals in the UK’s next City of Culture
Heard the one about the city with two cultural festivals running at the same time?
'Hudson’s Historic Houses & Gardens’ makes the perfect Christmas gift for heritage lovers
Anyone who loves a day out will be looking forward to the 2015 Hudson’s Historic Houses & Gardens.