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Kincardine to Culross

Susan McNaughton Blog, Fife Coastal Path, Walking June 21, 2023January 22, 2025Biscuit Cafe, Culross, Kincardine, Outlander 0 Comment

Let’s start at the very beginning: Kincardine

Having first completed the Fife Coastal Path and it’s 117 miles in July 2015, it’s time to reflect on the earlier stages of the walk, Kincardine to Culross section 1 and give you some ideas if you wish to extend your walks beyond the East Neuk sections, which are easy to walk from Sandcastle Cottage, Crail.

Fife Activities – Teenagers

Susan McNaughton Activities, Cycling, Family Holidays, Fife, Golf, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering, Walking January 18, 2023January 7, 2025 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

Fife Coastal Path – Kingsbarns to St Andrews

Susan McNaughton Activities, Blog, Fife Coastal Path, Photography, Walking January 13, 2023January 22, 2025Fife 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

Kemback and Blebocraigs

Susan McNaughton Blog, Days Out, Walking May 12, 2022January 22, 2025 0 Comment

Kemback and Blebocraigs is a hidden gem. There are lots of interesting features on this walk and a few stories to tell so read on.

Cameron Reservoir Circular Walk

Susan McNaughton Blog, Walking April 22, 2022January 23, 2025 0 Comment

Cameron Reservoir circular walk will take you approximately 2 hours partly through woodland with splendid views across the reservoir and open countryside. Easy walking over well trodden paths.

Kingsbarns and Boarhills Beach

Susan McNaughton Birdwatching, Blog, Photography, Sandcastle Cottage, Walking February 13, 2022January 23, 2025Activities, 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 McNaughton Activities, Birdwatching, Blog, Fife, Fife Coastal Path, Photography, Self-Catering, Walking August 30, 2021January 23, 2025Fife 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 and head towards either St Andrews or Anstruther. Read more

Markinch to Kennoway – Fife Pilgrim Way

Susan McNaughton Blog, Photography, Walking July 30, 2021January 23, 2025 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 McNaughton Activities, Beaches, Blog, Cycling, Eating Out, Events, Family Holidays, Fife, Good Food in Fife, Photography, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering, Shopping, Walking July 7, 2020January 7, 2025Activities, Crail, Fife, Holidays 6 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.

A Day Out to Anstruther

Susan McNaughton Activities, Anstruther, Blog, Days Out, Shopping, Walking February 28, 2020January 23, 2025Boats, Harbours, Ice Creams, Isle of May 0 Comment

A holiday in the East Neuk of Fife gives visitors the opportunity to visit the different towns and villages along the coast, and with a base in Crail you have several options for a day out to Anstruther. It’s near enough to walk along the coastal path; there is a regular hourly bus service on the Coastliner 95; or you can go by car.