Susan McNaughton, Author at Sandcastle Cottage, Crail, KY10 3TU

Kellie Castle & Kellie Law

Susan McNaughton Blog April 16, 2025January 15, 2026walks 0 Comment

This is a 3.63 mile (according to the OS Map) circular walk taking in Kellie Castle, Kellie Castle Garden, the small village of Carnbee and a climb to the top of Kellie Law providing superb views over the East Neuk towns, Firth of Forth, the Isle of May, Bass Rock and surrounding countryside.

Golfing Holiday in Crail

Susan McNaughton Blog, Golf April 16, 2025January 15, 2026Crail, Golf, Golf Breaks, Holidays, Short-Breaks, summer 10 Comments

Crail Golfing Society formed in 1786 is the 7th oldest golf club in the world and an ideal venue for your golfing holiday. The society has two amazing championship golf courses Balcomie Links and Craighead. Only a short drive from the village of Crail these links courses provide some challenging holes and superb panoramic views across the Firth of Forth.

St Andrews Botanic Garden and Lade Braes

Susan McNaughton Activities, Blog, Fife, Short-Breaks, Spring Breaks, St Andrews, Walking April 9, 2025January 15, 2026gardens, Lade Braes, St Andrews 0 Comment

We were long overdue a walk round St Andrews Botanic Garden, so set off there on a fine day in May in time for apple blossom and bluebells.

Day Out to Dundee

Susan McNaughton Blog March 7, 2025January 15, 2026 0 Comment

A Day Out to Dundee should be on everyones bucket list. Dundee is remembered for Jute Jam and Journalism however recently the city has been in the news for something completely different.

St Andrews South Walk

Susan McNaughton Blog, St Andrews, Walking March 4, 2025January 15, 2026St Andrews 0 Comment

This St Andrews South Walk is an easy circular walk which will take you approximately two hours and offers the walker spectacular views across St Andrews, St Andrews Bay and surrounding countryside.

Kilconquhar and Balcarres Tower Walk

Susan McNaughton Blog, Walking February 28, 2025January 15, 2026 0 Comment

Kilconquhar and Balcarres Tower Walk is a circular walk through open countryside with fine views, a stately home. a gothic folly and an attractive woodland walk.

Day Out to Lower Largo

Susan McNaughton Beaches, Blog, Days Out, Eating Out, Holidays, Sandcastle Cottage, Walking February 24, 2025January 15, 2026days out, places to visit, walks, where to eat 0 Comment

The village of Lower Largo is one of the most attractive of the East Neuk’s towns and villages. A real hidden gem with a story to tell and a great day out from Crail and Sandcastle Cottage.

Cycling Routes near Crail

Susan McNaughton Blog, Cycling February 21, 2025January 15, 2026 0 Comment

There are some interesting cycling routes on quiet roads, farm tracks and an old railway line just waiting to be explored in Crail and the East Neuk of Fife.

Crail – Things to do on a lazy day

Susan McNaughton Blog, Crail, Walking February 17, 2025January 15, 2026Crail, Things to Do, Walking 6 Comments

You’re on holiday in Crail – stretch – breathe – relax – read – wander – oh, you want more?

Fife Pilgrim Way – Ceres to St Andrews

Susan McNaughton Blog, Walking February 14, 2025January 15, 2026 0 Comment

Fife Pilgrim Way is a 64 mile (104km) long distance footpath starting at North Queensferry or Culross through Central Fife and ending in the grounds of St Andrews Cathedral.

The section between the picturesque village of Ceres and St Andrews is 9.5 miles (15.3km). The route takes you out over rolling farmland towards Drumcarrow Craig, the Hamlet of Denhead, Craigtoun Park and along the Lade Braes to St Andrews. This is a part which is popular with walkers and one I would recommend.