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Crail History
The ancient and
charming little town of Crail is the
most easterly of Fife's fishing ports
and has always been a magnet to those
who prefer the peace and tranquillity it
offers.
Crail is one of the oldest Royal Burghs
in Scotland having been granted its
charter in 1178.
It is said that the Dutch built the
harbour, the town becoming an important
port for the export of salt, fish,
mutton and woollens. It also became
famous for its locally caught and smoked
haddock known as "Crail Capon".
Today, the older narrow streets down by
the harbour make Crail itself a tourist
attraction. Worth seeing are the 12th
century St Mary's Church, the 17th
century Market Cross, the 18th century
Tollbooth, 17th century Customs House
and Crail Museum and Heritage Centre.
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Crail Golf
Situated 11 miles
from the famous St Andrews golf courses,
Crail golf course is relatively short at
5720 yards but its imaginative and
tricky layout mean that it's no
pushover. Crail golf course tempts the
golfer with difficult but rewarding
shots including the 5th hole, known as
"Hell's Hole", where a successful
shortcut across the shoreline can prove
either a round-winner or a disastrous
mistake. As with many courses in the St
Andrews area, Crail golf course is set
on a beautiful coastline, making even a
bad round a pleasure.
Balcomie Links and the adjacent
Craighead Links both belong to Crail
Golfing Society, the seventh oldest golf
club in the world. In 1895 golfing
legend Old Tom Morris was invited by the
Society to design an extension to an
existing 8 hole course. That course was
Balcomie Links, now one of Scotland's
classics and has an enviable reputation
for superbly maintained greens all year
round.
The cottage backs onto the Craighead
Links, a championship golf course opened
in 1998.
Click here for information on other golf
courses in the Kingdom of Fife
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Other
Attractions
If golf is not for
you, then there are plenty of other
attractions in the area. Bird
enthusiasts can take a short
boat trip out to the Isle of May, where
you will find a nature reserve where
puffins, crags, and many more sea birds
can be found. Seals are seen regularly
lying on the rocks around the island and
if you are lucky you may even spot
dolphins or whales.
The East Neuk and surrounding area
provides many hidden surprises for
visitors, with it's numerous sandy
beaches and rock pools that will have
children entertained for hours,
historical churches and buildings,
quaint wynds to meander down and
harbours with working fishing boats,
there is something which will appeal to
everyone.
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Family
Attractions
Fife boasts five
of Scotland's six 'Blue Flag Beaches' and plenty of other award winning
beaches as well. Please click on the
links below to find out more:
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Outdoor
Activities
There are
an abundance of energetic activities for
you to sample in the area. They are all
within a short drive of The Cottage.
Please click on the links below:
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Romantic
Getaway
East Fife
is the ideal location for a romantic
getaway for couples of all ages.
Enjoy a romantic stroll along the
beautiful sandy beaches, where you can
also experience fantastic sunsets.
There is an abundance of award winning
restaurants within the area. The
Cottage has a selection of menus
available for you to choose where to
enjoy Scottish cuisine at its best.
The small harbours, old fashioned
cobbled streets and quaint cottages
provide an ideal location for leisurely
walks. Enjoy a drink in a waterfront
bar, or even some freshly caught seafood
from local fishmongers.
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