Poyntzfeild house has a rich history with the original part dating back to the 18th century, with two additional wings added later to create a beautiful enclosed courtyard. The Georgian manor house has many unique features, a lime render that casts the house in a romantic pink, a turret that surmounts the house with 360-degree views of the garden and the countryside. Situated on the Black The, the house overlooks the Cromarty Firth just moments away from Rosmarkie Beach. The Scottish highlands, famed for its wilderness and untamed beauty, lies just beyond the firth. A host of inspirations, from the house to its surroundings await you in Pointzfeild. There is also a heated pool, so bring a swimsuit! Rooms start at £1800. Please enquire for full room and price list.

Poyntzfeild house is situated only half an hour from Inverness train station or Inverness airport. Easy Jet operates regular and inexpensive flights from London. Upon booking, we will liaise with you on your travel to us. We suggest arriving by car, however, there are ample other ways to get to us. If you have any further questions before booking please do not hesitate to get in contact, we do not include travel within our courses, but are happy to help.

Basic art equipment will be provided. (easels, boards, stools) We encourage artists to bring their own paints and brushes so lessons learnt are transferable after the course. If you cannot bring your own brushes and paints, let us know before booking. There will be a midweek lecture on the surrounding area and its art history by Mary Miers.

To get the most from this course, a degree of experience and familiarity with your medium is required. This is not for first time painters.

Well-balanced and tasty food is an essential part of what we do at Triptych Course. All our menus are bespoke and tailored to the area, using only organic and local produce. Scotland boasts some of the most extraordinary produce the world can offer. From venison to salmon, haggis to neeps and tatties, the secret of Scotland’s flavours is their proximity to your plate. All the game and fish we will use will all come from a matter of miles away. The infamous deep-fried Mars bar will also make a guest entrance.

A breakfast buffet will be available with a wide variety of fresh fruits, yogurts, cereals, homemade granola, fresh juice, and smoothies. Cooked breakfast will be available on request meaning food is hot and fresh. Whichever way you like to start your morning, we have you covered. The students will break before lunch with tea and coffee accompanied by cake and other sweet treats. Lunch tends to be light as the painting continues straight after a brief rest. You will be greeted with a cocktail once teaching ends, with time for relaxation and reflection before supper. For supper you can expect 2 courses; usually main and pudding, with complimentary wine. We cater to all dietary requirements and there are vegan and vegetarian options available. We publish all menus 2 weeks before the course. Please see the photos for a rough idea of the food.

This course is open for Oil, acrylic, pastel, and water colour. Please get in contact if you have any questions regarding this. Eugenie is a diligent and thorough tutor, with over 30 years of teaching experience she looks to create an individualised program for each artist. To fully experience Poyntzfield, artists will be free to roam the grounds and decide where they want to paint. The daily structure will be varied and flexible but will largely follow a morning demonstration by Eugenie, followed by a morning session before lunch, and an afternoon session after the light has lost its severity.