Visit the Isle of May from Anstruther

Susan Activities, Birdwatching, Blog, Days Out, Photography August 7, 2022 9 Comments

The best time to visit the Isle of May is in spring and 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 Rib. Read more

Crail Heritage Walk – and the History of Crail

Susan Blog, Crail, Days Out, Eating Out, Photography, Sandcastle Cottage, Shopping, Walking March 29, 2022Things to see and do, Tours 0 Comment

Crail Heritage Walk is an easy walking tour with coffee stops on the way. Whether this is your first time or you are a regular visitor to Crail, I hope you will enjoy this walk.

Kingsbarns and Boarhills Beach

Susan Birdwatching, Blog, Photography, Sandcastle Cottage, Walking February 13, 2022Activities, Things to Do, Walking 0 Comment

This easy circular walk from Kingsbarns to Boarhills Beach and back along the Pitmilly Burn, will take you approximately 2.5 hours. The walk follows part of the Fife Coastal Path from Crail to St Andrews. The return is back across attractive countryside around the village of Kingsbarns.

Walking the East Neuk Fife Coastal Path

Susan Activities, Birdwatching, Blog, Fife, Fife Coastal Path, Photography, Self-Catering, Walking August 30, 2021Fife Coastal Path, Walking 0 Comment

Many of our guests at Sandcastle Cottage like to walk sections of the Fife Coastal Path, and it’s easy to do so from the front door of the cottage where you can join the path at Crail Doo’cot and head towards either St Andrews or Anstruther. Read more

Markinch to Kennoway – Fife Pilgrim Way

Susan Blog, Photography, Walking July 30, 2021 0 Comment

Markinch to Kennoway is an easy 5 mile walk through open countryside along good tracks and farm roads. This is part of the Fife Pilgrim Way from Culross to St Andrews. The route is also suitable for cycling.

25 things to do in the East Neuk of Fife

Susan Activities, Beaches, Blog, Cycling, Eating Out, Events, Family Holidays, Fife, Good Food in Fife, Photography, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering, Shopping, Walking July 7, 2020Activities, Crail, Fife, Holidays 5 Comments

Here are 25 things we have done as a family whilst on holiday at Sandcastle Cottage. There is definitely something for everyone on a holiday in the East Neuk of Fife and St Andrews. As seasoned holidaymakers in the area, there are of course some glaring omissions but we thought the selection might inspire you if you’re considering a break here.

Fife Coastal Path – Kingsbarns to St Andrews

Susan Activities, Blog, Fife Coastal Path, Photography, Walking July 9, 2015Fife Coastal Path, Kingsbarns, Section 6, St Andrews 0 Comment

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

Autumn Photo Walk on the Fife Coastal Path

Susan Activities, Blog, Fife, Fife Coastal Path, Photography, Walking November 6, 2014 0 Comment

The Fife Coast and Countryside Trust has published a handy map of all 117 miles of the Fife Coastal Path, and it’s been an inspiration for walks this year. Read more

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