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Author: Susan McNaughton

April Breaks by the sea in Crail

Susan McNaughton Short-Breaks, Spring Breaks January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Crail, Fife Coastal Path, Roome Bay, Short-Breaks 0 Comment
Sandcastle Cottage in the springtime

April breaks by the sea can bring mixed weather but sometimes bonus days of glorious spring. Read more

A Scenic Walk from Anstruther

Susan McNaughton Anstruther, Blog, Walking January 12, 2025February 7, 2025 0 Comment
A Scenic Walk from Anstruther

A scenic walk from Anstruther. Anstruther is a charming little town in the East Neuk of Fife brimming with history, character, and natural beauty. For those looking for a peaceful escape into nature, a walk from the Dreel Tavern up the Dreel Burn to Cauldcoats Farm and back over the fields is a perfect way to spend a couple of hours.

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Crail Circular Walk

Susan McNaughton Blog, Crail, Walking January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 0 Comment
Crail Circular Walk

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.

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Self Catering Holidays

Susan McNaughton Blog, Crail, Fife, Holidays, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering January 7, 2025January 7, 2025Crail, East Neuk, Holidays, late availability, Self-Catering 0 Comment
Weekend Getaway

The beginning of the year is a time for planning Self Catering Holidays. Where would you like to go this year? At Sandcastle Cottage, we’ve been busy thinking of ideas to entice you to include the East Neuk of Fife as one of your self catering holidays. Read more

A Scenic Walk from Crail to Anstruther

Susan McNaughton Blog, Fife Coastal Path, Walking December 16, 2024January 14, 2025 0 Comment
A Scenic Walk from Crail to Anstruther

A Scenic Walk from Crail to Anstruther. The East Neuk of Fife, with its rugged coastline, picturesque fishing villages, and serene landscapes, offers some of Scotland’s most charming walks.

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Visit Crail

Susan McNaughton Blog, Days Out, Golf, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering, Shops, Walking November 15, 2024January 12, 2025Things to Do 0 Comment
Weekend Getaway

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 there is to see and do visit our website at www.2crail.com

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Walk the Lade Braes St Andrews

Susan McNaughton Birdwatching, Blog, Days Out, St Andrews, Walking November 8, 2024January 12, 2025 0 Comment
Lade Braes Walk

The Lade Braes Walk is one of the most popular walks in St Andrews. Read more

Dreel Burn Circular Walk

Susan McNaughton Anstruther, Blog, Walking September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 0 Comment
A Scenic Walk

Dreel Burn Circular Walk starts at the Dreel Tavern in High Street Anstruther and takes the walker out to the fields and open countryside at the back of Anstruther. It then follows the track of the old railway line to Pittenweem. The return walk takes the Fife Coastal Path back to Anstruther. Length of route is 3.5 miles.

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14 Things to do when it rains

Susan McNaughton Blog August 10, 2024January 13, 2025 0 Comment
When it rains

14 Things to do when it rains in the East Neuk of Fife. Crail is a great holiday destination for everyone but like most places in the UK we don’t get sunshine every day of the week. On average you would expect to get at least one day of rain during your holiday. So what is there to do when it rains?

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October Half Term in Crail

Susan McNaughton Blog, Sandcastle Cottage August 10, 2024January 13, 2025Crail, East Neuk, Holidays, Self-Catering, Short-Breaks, Things to Do, Walking 0 Comment
Weekend Getaway

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

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Last Minute Breaks Available

25July – 1 August 2025

Please see our BOOK page for full details.

For any other enquiries, check availability on the “Book Now” box below,  or contact Susan via email susan@2crail.com

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Read Our Blog

  • Kelty to Kinglassie on the Fife Pilgrim Way
  • Day Trip to St Andrews A Day to Remember
  • Roome Bay
  • Walks from Crail – Fife Ness Circular
  • Crail Heritage Walk – and the History of Crail

About the Owners

Sandy and Susan McNaughton of Sandcastle Holidays (Scotland) Ltd are your hosts at Sandcastle Cottage, Crail. We bought the cottage in 1992, having identified it as an ideal holiday rental.

We enjoy visiting Crail ourselves whilst attending various local events throughout the year.

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