About Tim and the Studio

Although Tim is self taught, he has painted for a lifetime! He particularly enjoys landscapes, seascapes and coastal images, but is equally at home using pen & ink for cottages and more formal house portraits.

The Studio was awarded 4* Excellent with Visit Scotland within a couple of months of opening in 2018, and tries to keep to this standard every day of the year for every customer who visits.

Tim sketching in Cornwall
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Greetings cards from Tim's previous work, Janet's photography and from Christopher McColl, an artist from Forres, Moray

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Limited Edition Giclee Prints available from previous work
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Puffins are very popular - they can be found on the cliffs at a number of headlands nearby
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Mella Soap products from Unst, Shetland are very popular
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Skaramanda jewellery makes a beautiful keepsake
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There's always a selection of homeware products
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Well - you can't come to the Highlands without a few Hairy Coos!
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A selection of guides, maps, colouring books and recipe books add to the diverse selection
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Hand carved birds and other creatures from Fair Trade company, Archipelago, are always available
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About
Tim

Tim was born in Rhodesia in the late 1940's and his family moved around the world whilst he was growing up. South Africa, Australia, Ireland and England have all played a part in his love of landscape.

It was in Cape Town, South Africa where Tim developed a love of painting, surfing and cooking. He held exhibitions in South Africa, but returned to Britain in the late 1980's due his Mother's increasing ill health.

The Move to Caithness

Once back in Rochdale, Tim met his future wife, Janet and they both wanted to have a more rural life so moved north to Inverness, and then further north to Caithness.

Since moving to Caithness, Tim has been able to rediscover his love of watercolour painting and now also uses oil, pastel and mixed media to create his work.

Why build a Gallery?

It's always difficult to balance work, home and trying to run a small business, so creating a bespoke Studio in the garden seemed to answer all criteria.

The Studio may be just off the main A99, but for those who want to find "something different" taking time off the North Coast 500 will be rewarded and a delight particularly in the summer with a rich collection of wild flowers dotted along the road edges, fantastic sea views with peace and quiet to boot.

E-mail: enquiries@sunnycroftcottage.com

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