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
October Half Term in Crail
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Walking The Fife Pilgrim Way
The Fife Pilgrim Way runs between North Queensferry or Culross on a 64 mile route all the way to St Andrews. The route opened in July 2019 and is designed as a varied route for residents and visitors alike. It follows in the footsteps of the medieval pilgrims and takes in many sites of historical interest uncovering some hidden gems along the way.
Read moreWalk the Lade Braes St Andrews
The Lade Braes Walk is one of the most popular walks in St Andrews. Read more
Autumn Breaks Near St Andrews
As we look forward to the seasons beginning to turn from summer towards autumn, we start to welcome different groups to Sandcastle Cottage for our autumn breaks. Read more
Wild Flowers Walk – Crail
I’d forgotten just how wonderful the wild flowers smell in the sunshine as you walk the Roome Bay to Castle Walk section of the Fife Coastal Path at Crail. This is our favourite route to the shops and usually walked at least once a day when we’re here on holiday.
Day Out to Lower Largo
The village of Lower Largo is one of the most attractive of the East Neuk’s towns and villages. A real hidden gem with a story to tell and a great day out from Crail and Sandcastle Cottage.
Read moreDavid Attenborough’s First Life in Crail
In October 2010 fossil hunting David Attenborough visited Crail with a film crew as part of his First Life Series. He was looking for fossils and Crail’s own carboniferous tree trunk. This tree trunk can be found in the rocks at West Braes at low tide
St Andrews South Walk
This St Andrews South Walk is an easy circular walk which will take you approximately two hours and offers the walker spectacular views across St Andrews, St Andrews Bay and surrounding countryside.
Read moreA Spring Break in Crail
Things to do on a Spring Break in Crail
A Spring Break in Crail is a time for you to relax, unwind and get away from it all. Our garden is full of spring flowers and is a great place to enjoy warm spring days. You will find all manner of things happening locally. A good source of information in advance of your visit is our Events Page or our blog.
Read moreKellie Castle & Kellie Law
This is a circular walk taking in Kellie Castle, Kellie Castle Garden, the small village of Carnbee and a climb to the top of Kellie Law providing superb views over the East Neuk towns, Firth of Forth, the Isle of May, Bass Rock and surrounding countryside.
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