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6 ideas for things to do around Crail in March

Six ideas for you to include in a March holiday in Crail – time to get out in the spring sunshine Visit Cambo Estate – the Snowdrop Festival runs till 17 March 2013 Walk on the Fife Coastal Path Wax lyrical, at … Continue reading

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Self-catering in Crail

A quick visit to Sandcastle Cottage this weekend, and some reflections on how lucky we are to have such a good selection of local shops, serving both the village and visitors alike. We try as hard as we can to … Continue reading

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See a Highland Cow – #Crail365

If you’re holidaying in Fife, you might not need to go too far if you’d like to see a Highland cow.  We found this fine chap at Balgove Larder, a magnificent farm shop near St Andrews. We were on our … Continue reading

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East Neuk Door – #Crail365

Our December photographs begin with one from Cellardyke, taken last Christmas while we were on a walk from Crail to Anstruther. The reward at the end of a chilly walk was a shared portion of chips from Anstruther Fish Bar … Continue reading

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Be in Time for Holidays at Crail – #Crail365

As November draws to a close, we have several of our ‘early bird’ guests who’ve already booked their summer 2013 holidays at Sandcastle Cottage in Crail.  If you’ve stayed with us before, you’ll know that you’re coming to a relaxing … Continue reading

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Christmas Shopping at Crail Pottery – #Crail365

One of the treasures from Crail Pottery is my subject for today.  At a recent meeting about Crail Food Festival, Sarah Milne, who runs one of the businesses at Crail Pottery, mentioned that people often start a collection of pottery … Continue reading

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Frost on Crail Beach – #Crail365

This photograph sends a little shiver through me.  Chilly weather on the beach at Crail Harbour, but also glorious low sunshine making the shadows long. Late autumn.  A time when you’re probably spending more time indoors, or busy thinking about … Continue reading

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Ploughman’s Lunch at Mitchell’s Deli, St Andrews – #Crail365

We’re a little further afield from Crail for our photograph of the day today.  Last year, we did our Christmas Shopping in Crail and St Andrews, and we were very glad to find a table at Mitchell’s Deli in St … Continue reading

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Crail Parish Church in the Mist – #Crail365

One of the reasons people come to visit Crail in November is to attend family celebrations. One of our own family members was getting married in Crail Parish Church on Saturday 24 November 2012, so congratulations and best wishes for … Continue reading

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December – Short breaks in Crail #Crail365

This time last year we were having a great time in Crail, planning for our Christmas break there, and making some special treats when the weather outside was a bit chilly.  As we’ve wi-fi in Sandcastle Cottage, we were making … Continue reading

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