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Small Gardens of Crail

Susan McNaughton Activities, Blog, Crail July 9, 2024January 16, 2026Crail, Small Gardens 0 Comment
rose wynd crail and crail pottery

Small Gardens – some with amazing views

Small Gardens of Crail is an event which happens in the village every year in July. It’s an opportunity for the locals to open their small gardens to the public and raise money for charity under Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. It’s also a great day out. A chance to walk round the village and see some hidden gems.

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A Spring Break in Crail – April or May

Susan McNaughton Blog, Crail, Short-Breaks, Spring Breaks, Weekend Breaks March 8, 2024January 17, 2026East Neuk, Short-Breaks, spring 0 Comment
Spring Breaks in Crail

A Spring Break in Crail is a time for you to relax, unwind and get away from it all.

Sandcastle Cottage is located in Nethergate only a few minutes walk from Roome Bay beach with its rock pools, childrens play park, and medieval doocot. There is ample free parking outside the cottage.

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Family Tree Research – Crail Property

Susan McNaughton Blog, History, Sandcastle Cottage January 19, 2024January 16, 2026Crail, East Neuk, Family History, Family Tree 10 Comments
hha2017 sandcastle cottage crail

Finding members of your family tree have lived in Crail, Fife in Scotland might just lead you to take a trip to visit the village to find out more.  

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Falkland – The Home of Scottish Kings

Susan McNaughton Blog, Days Out, History April 15, 2022January 16, 2026 0 Comment
Falkland Palace

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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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 16, 2026Activities, Crail, Fife, Holidays 6 Comments
25 things 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.  

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Self Catering Cottage near St Andrews

Susan McNaughton Blog, Crail, Family Holidays, Sandcastle Cottage, Self-Catering, Shopping, Shops May 1, 2019January 17, 2026Crail, Short-Breaks 0 Comment
self-catering shops in Crail

Self Catering in the village of Crail only 10 miles from St Andrews offers a unique way of shopping which has all but disappeared in many towns and cities in the UK.

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Ice Cream Shops – East Neuk of Fife

Susan McNaughton Blog, Eating Out, Good Food in Fife, St Andrews June 13, 2018January 17, 2026ice cream, treats 2 Comments
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As one of the blog team for the former Crail Food Festival I was delighted to have an assignment which involved visiting lots of ice cream and sweetie shops!  

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Nature on the Fife Coastal Path – Section 5

Susan McNaughton Activities, Anstruther, Birdwatching, Blog, Crail, Fife Coastal Path, Walking August 21, 2017January 17, 2026Birdwatching, Walking, Wild Crail 0 Comment
juvenile swallows

A Nature Walk from Anstruther to Cambo Estate

Time to get back to nature on the Fife Coastal Path!  Skies were a little greyer than of late when we set out on our walk from Anstruther to Cambo Estate via Crail and Fife Ness.

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Last Minute Availability

We are now taking bookings for 2026

Please see our BOOK page for full details.

For any other enquiries, check availability on the “Book Now” box below,  or contact Susan via email susan@2crail.com

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Read Our Blog

  • Self Catering – Young Children
  • February breaks by the sea
  • Golfing Holiday in Crail
  • Crail Heritage Walk – and the History of Crail
  • Crail – Things to do on a lazy day

About the Owners

Sandy and Susan McNaughton of Sandcastle Holidays (Scotland) Ltd are your hosts at Sandcastle Cottage, Crail. We bought the cottage in 1992, having identified it as an ideal holiday rental.

We enjoy visiting Crail ourselves whilst attending various local events throughout the year.

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