Sunday lunch at the Strathmore Arms in Glamis was an ideal setting for this romantic picture which gave John scope for the use of strong colours, light effects and deep shadows in this bold colourful oil painting.

Eating out is a great pleasure on warm summer days and this small oil painting captures the romantic setting of the people enjoying the sunshine in this historic scottish village, well loved for its Glamis castle, Queen mother connections, Italian gardens, and Glamis extravaganza, and outdoor Scottish proms picnic and party, held in August.