Susan, Author at Sandcastle Cottage, Crail

Visit Crail

Susan Blog, Days Out, Golf, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering, Shops, Walking January 21, 2023January 22, 2023Things to Do 0 Comment

Visit Crail. Here are just a few ideas of what you can do whilst holidaying at Sandcastle Cottage Crail in the East Neuk of Fife. For more ideas of what is going on in the area see our website at www.2crail.com

Fife Activities – Teenagers

Susan Activities, Cycling, Family Holidays, Fife, Golf, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering, Walking January 18, 2023February 13, 2023 0 Comment

Where to take your Teenagers on Holiday

Fife Activities – Teenagers. We’ve been thinking about places teenagers would like to go around Fife on family holidays. This article will help your holiday planning when trying to find activities to keep the family amused. Read more

Walks from Crail – Fife Ness Circular

Susan Birdwatching, Blog, Walking January 15, 2023January 16, 2023Walking 0 Comment

This is a circular walk starting at Sandcastle Cottage in Nethergate North and is one of the more popular walks from Crail. The route follows the Fife Coastal Path to Roome Bay, Kilminning Nature Reserve, past the former Coast Guard Station at Fife Ness, Crail Golfing Society and back to Crail via Wormiston Farm. The route offers you superb views across the Firth of Forth.

Fife Coastal Path – Kingsbarns to St Andrews

Susan Activities, Blog, Fife Coastal Path, Photography, Walking January 13, 2023January 13, 2023Fife Coastal Path, Kingsbarns, Section 6, St Andrews 0 Comment

view towards St Andrews with Rock and Spindle in foreground

This year, we’ve been trying to walk the whole 117 miles of the Fife Coastal Path, from Kincardine round to Newburgh. Read more

Crail Circular Walk

Susan Blog, Crail, Walking January 6, 2023February 8, 2023 0 Comment

Crail Circular Walk is an attractive short, easy, 3 mile walk which takes you through Denburn Wood. You will pass the accommodation blocks for the old airfield, Wormiston House, the Hammer Inn (home of the Scottish Countryman) and back to Crail.

A Day Trip to Pittenweem

Susan Activities, Blog, Days Out, Fife, Pittenweem November 23, 2022February 10, 2023Pittenweem 0 Comment

Pittenweem is the East Neuk of Fife’s only working fish market. Large fishing boats land their catch in the harbour in the early hours of the morning. A day trip to Pittenweem is highly recocommended.

Pittenweem has also become a hub for local artists. Visitors can enjoy regular exhibitions throughout the year.

Elie and Kilconquhar Loch

Susan Blog October 22, 2022February 10, 2023 1 Comment

Elie and Kilconquhar Loch is a short 5 mile circular walk which will take you approximately 2 hours. Paths are flat and well trodden. Some road walking back to Elie with minimum traffic.

October Half Term in Crail

Susan Blog, Sandcastle Cottage August 25, 2022November 17, 2022Crail, East Neuk, Holidays, Self-Catering, Short-Breaks, Things to Do, Walking 0 Comment

October half term will soon be upon us. The challenge is finding something to do with the kids that keeps then amused during half term and doesn’t cost a fortune. Read more

Visit the Isle of May from Anstruther

Susan Activities, Birdwatching, Blog, Days Out, Family Holidays, Photography August 7, 2022January 22, 2023 10 Comments

The best time of year to visit the Isle of May is in spring or early summer. This is a very popular day trip with our guests at Sandcastle cottage. Boat trips leave from Anstruther harbour either on the May Princess or the fast Osprey Rhib.

Golfing Holiday in Crail

Susan Blog, Golf July 14, 2022November 17, 2022Crail, 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. Read more