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Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm

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Coo's Tail Gallery

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Coo's Tail Gallery

Gallery, gift shop and picture framing service in Thurso, Caithness focusing on contemporary Scottish artists and designers.

Stockist of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. An affordable art gallery and gift shop, focusing on work from contemporary Scottish artists and designers. We also offer a Fine Art Trade Guild Commended bespoke framing service. We can frame just about anything, including original artwork and prints, photographs, needlework, football shirts and other clothing, medals and vinyl records! Please call us to arrange an appointment.

13/08/2026

It's August and time for the puffins to head back out to sea til next spring! These amazing wee birds spend all winter on the waves. So many folk, local and visitors, love going to spot them on the Caithness cliffs during their short spell on land.
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My "Puffinfest" print has been very popular this summer too. We had some lovely visitors from Germany return to the shop this year, to say how happy they are with the copy they bought last year.
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I was numbering up and signing somemore prints and I've realised there are only 4 prints left in the large limited edition! So if you were thinking about getting one, I wouldn't wait too long!
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The wee 8x8" version is an open edition and will still be available. Both sizes are available mounted or in a frame of your choice.

08/08/2026

This week some scaffolding has gone up in front of the shop, but we're still open our usual hours!
We've actually had some super busy days this week, with loads of prints and artwork finding new homes.

We love to see people take a wee piece of Caithness with them out of the county, and even off around the world too.💛🌍😊

Lots of lovely new gift and card deliveries have arrived too, so we've been busy putting those on the shelves.

Open 10am til 5pm as usual today, pop in for a browse or a blether! 😁

18/07/2026

Had a fab day teuchter-ing aboot at Friday's pre show day at Caithness County Show, which is held in Thurso this year. I was delighted to be asked to judge the art section in the industrial tent. There was some lovely work on show, it was very difficult to choose the winners and some of the placings were very, very, close!
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I spent the rest of the day watching and helping with friends' horses, and catching up with lots of folk. Including two of our wonderful local suppliers Marks & Pencils and Kelly Munro. Check them and many other fab makers in the local produce tent!
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A huge effort goes into the show every year from the organisers, committee, volunteers, trade stands and competitors in all sections to make the show what it is.
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The there's loads and loads to see and do, pop your wellies on, it's definitely worth a wander today(Saturday) for a grand day out and to break up any summer holiday boredom!

07/07/2026

ALL FRAMES AND MOUNTS HAVE NOW BEEN TAKEN!

Most have gone to local charity groups and will be used in projects supporting mental health. 💛

Calling all Caithness Artists, art groups and youth groups!
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We have some frames that are going FREE to whoever would like to collect them. Slight seconds but solid and usable for upcoming exhibitions, entering art in the local shows or any art projects you may have.
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We also have a box of imperfect mounts seconds in a variety of sizes that may be of use to some folk. Pop in to pick up whatever you may use.
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If you are able, a wee donation to the Thurso Lifeboat would be appreciated but is not required (especially not if collecting for a charity group), we'd just love to see someone getting some use out of them!
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04/07/2026

It's been a busy week! We've had a few deliveries including a mega top up of cards and prints from the lovely and amazingly talented Lisa Poulsen Lisa Poulsen.
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Lisa' work is a real favourite with our customers. A Thurso artist, she uses the textures of the Caithness Stone to create images that capture our beautiful big skies and dramatic landscape, all with the focus of connecting us to where we live and exploring human emotion.
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With Resilience
With Gratitude
With Strength
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We have sold out of her large limited editions of these works, as Lisa's work doesn't hang around for long! But we have the wee open edition mounted prints available, along with over 20 others to choose from. We also have a selection of frames available in stock to fit them.
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The Stonescape cards are always popular, they are beautiful to leave up or frame, blank inside and suitable for sending for any occasion.
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25/06/2026

School's oot for summer next week! Wur beeg table is stacked with loads of teacher and classroom assistant gift ideas!
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We have it on good authority that teachers loooove a bit of stationery, and the Bookaroo range has been a big hit with our teacher pals (especially the pen pouches and multi section tote bag)!
Colourful, practical, and great value for money they make great pressies that won't just sit and gather dust!
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There's also our Coo's Tail pencil cases, glasses cases and lens cloths in various designs, a wee bit of Caithness to carry with them.
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For teacher treats we've got amazing hot chocolate and many mugs to choose from. Fab funky socks, gorgeous wee glass earrings and scrumptious quirky chocolate bars .
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There's beautifully scented candles, indulgent soaps, skincare, and hand creams to pamper and help relax...
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We will even gift wrap your choice of pressie for you! Pop in for some gift inspiration!

20/06/2026

Between the World Cup🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽ and Pride🌈 our windows are full of colour just now!

Looks like it will be a busy day doon ey street in Thurso today with lots going on for Caithness Pride! There are markets in the precinct, stalls at the tennis courts, the parade at midday, circus skills workshops, live performances throughout the day and much more. Hope everyone has a fab day (and that the weather behaves)!

13/06/2026

Wee reminder that it's Father's day next Sunday (21st June)
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And you don't have to go daft, but a thoughtful card with a heartfelt message goes a long way to show someone how much you appreciate them.
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Apparently there's some sports thing or something happening this weekend?... 🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽ So we've gone extra Scottish with some of our cards and gift ideas!
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Open our usual Saturday hours of 10am-5pm, pop in for a nosey round for dad card and gift inspiration, (or just to buy some Scotland socks and chocolate for yersel! 😆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿)

07/06/2026

We are OPEN today, Sunday 7th of June, from 10am til 2pm!
Other shops are opening today too, including , , Serendipity, Highland Hospice, 4UBistro, MacBeath's Jewellers, MacAllans, Spellbound, Heather's, and our friends at the newly opened !
(Apologies if I've missed anyone! Traders' opening hours vary slightly so check with them individually)
Worth a wee wander doon ey street for some Sunday shopping, or just a coffee and a nosey around! 🛍️😊☕

06/06/2026

Happy Saturday! ☀️ Here's hoping the weather behaves itself for the weekend, especially with lots of things happening around Thurso today, like Lifeboat Day at Scrabster🛟 and the Come Ashore Cup at the Rugby Club!🏈

Wur weather has been veeeeery changeable lately, with sunshine, rain and hail yesterday
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Whatever the weather, we've got your chocolate fix covered though, with choc milkshakes to chill out with, and hot chocolate to warm you up from ☕🌧️☀️

Were open 10am-5pm as usual, pop in to take a nosey around! 😁

Address

33 Traill Street
Thurso
KW148EG

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441847893623

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