Falkland is a historic royal burgh, with a royal palace at its heart. It is rich in history and architecture and the setting for television dramas Outlander and Silent Witness.
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Kingsbarns and Boarhills Beach
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.
Read moreDunfermline to Kelty
Dunfermline to Kelty on the Fife Pilgrim Way is approximately 8 miles. The route is an easy walk through remnants of Fife’s mining past. The route is also suitable for cyclists.
Read moreWalking the East Neuk Fife Coastal Path
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
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.
Read moreGreen Policy for Sandcastle Cottage Crail
At Sandcastle Cottage we are committed through our green policy to providing good quality self-catering accommodation whilst minimising the impact of our business activities on the environment.
Read more25 things to do in the East Neuk of Fife
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.
Read moreA Day Out to Anstruther
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.
Read moreThe Fife Pilgrim Way Culross to Dunfermline
This section of the Fife Pilgrim Way Culross to Dunfermline starts in one of Scotland’s oldest Royal Burghs.
Culross (pronounced Coo ross) is one of the most picturesque burghs in Scotland. Culross in Gaelic Cuilean Ros means holy point or promontory. Situated on the north bank of the Firth of Forth between Dunfermline and Stirling its little houses and cobbled streets provide a picture postcard appearance. Culross is popular with artists and Outlander fans will recognise it as the fictional village of Cranesmuir.
Read moreWalking the Pilgrim Way Kennoway to Ceres
Section 6 Kennoway to Ceres
Walking the Pilgrim Way Kennoway to Ceres takes the walker out across open farmland with some fine views over the East Neuk of Fife, the Firth of Forth and the Lomond Hills.
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