February half-term holidays
February brings the first school holidays of the year, with schools throughout Scotland having half-term spring breaks.
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Spring Breaks in Crail Scotland
Spring Breaks in Crail Scotland – Springtime is one of the best times of the year to visit Crail. At Sandcastle Cottage we have been welcoming guests since 1992. Many of our guests return year after year. Sandcastle Cottage is only a few minutes walk from Crails historic harbour, beaches, cafes and restaurants. Parking no problem, you can park right outside the cottage for free.
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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 moreDay Trip to St Andrews A Day to Remember
There is lots to see and do on a day trip to St Andrews. Many of our guests are ex St Andrews students or have holidayed there as a child. Some of our visitors from parts of the UK and overseas are making their first trip to the area. However many are returning guests who have fallen in love with the area and enjoy a relaxing carefree holiday.
Read moreA 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.
Read moreRoome Bay
Roome Bay is only two minutes walk from Sandcastle Cottage and is great for an early morning or evening stroll, rock pooling, or enjoying the view out to sea towards the Isle of May.
Read moreOctober Half Term in Crail
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 moreAccommodation for the Dunhill Links Championship
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship takes place this year from October 1 – 4, 2026 over Kingsbarns Golf Links, The Old Course St Andrews and Carnoustie. Accommodation for the Dunhill Links Championship – Sandcastle Cottage in Crail is only a 15 minute drive/bus ride to Kingsbarns and a 30 minute drive/bus ride to St Andrews Links. The cottage can accommodate up to 5 adults and is located in the centre of Crail within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and Crail’s historic harbour.
Read moreFife Pilgrim Way Kinglassie to Markinch
Fife Pilgrim Way Kinglassie to Markinch section is an 8 mile walk (13 km) from the former mining village of Kinglassie, through the papermaking town of Leslie, the new town of Glenrothes and finishing in Markinch the former home of Haig’s Whisky.
Read moreKelty to Kinglassie on the Fife Pilgrim Way
Kelty to Kinglassie on the Fife Pilgrim Way takes the walker on a journey through Fife’s mining past. This is an easy walk, approximately 8.5 miles (13.65 km) and takes the walker through Lochore Meadows Country Park and ending at the village of Kinglassie.
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