There are many unique places of interest to see in our local area – picturesque fishing villages, castles, historic houses, blue flag beaches, museums and visitor attractions, foot paths, cycle ways and wildlife reserves.  In particular the Isle of May National Nature Reserve is well worth visiting by boat from Anstruther.

For the golfer, in addition to the Old and New Course in St Andrews, we are even closer to world famous courses such as the spectacular Balcomie course at Crail Golf Club (the 7th oldest club in the world and designed by the legendary “Old Tom Morris”) and the excellent Kingsbarns Links Course.  There are almost 40 golf courses within an hour’s drive from Crail.

There is a lovely walk from our door along a farm track into the pretty village of Crail where you can meet up with the Fife Coastal Path or, if you prefer cycling, head off along one of the East Neuk’s many cycle routes.

In addition, if you have a car, there are many more sights to see within an hour’s drive from Troustrie – palaces, distilleries, mountains, historic ships and many other great places.

If you want help with organisiting an amazing personalised tour around Scotland, contact Mike at Secret Scotland

Upcoming events:

Throughout year – Crail Golfing Society Open Competitions

1 April-30 September – Anstruther Pleasure Cruises to the Isle of May National Nature Reserve

V&A Dundee Scotland’s first design museum – a ‘living room for the city’

The Byre Theatre, St Andrews

Music in St Andrews orchestral, instrumental & chamber, vocal & choral, opera, workshops and masterclasses, talks and Met Opera Encore screenings

Farmers Markets

New Picture House Cinema, St Andrews

Cambo – annual snowdrop festival and country gardens, arts, cafe & shop – open all year

Bowhouse Market Weekends – throughout the year

9 & 10 April 2022 – Bowhouse Market Weekend  :  Baking and sweet treats, 10-4pm

V&A Dundee – Scotland’s Design Museum – Exhibitions:    Design for our Times  :  Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer  :  Scottish Design Galleries

14 & 15 May 2022 – Bowhouse Market Weekend

17 – 19 June 2022 – Crail Food Festival

25 & 26 June 2022 – East Neuk Open Studios (ENOS) – A showcase for over 50 local talented artists, designers and makers

29 June – 3 July 2022 – East Neuk Festival – Award winning festival of live music – ‘five great Fife days of music, film, juggling and more‘ taking place in various venues throughout the East Neuk

2 & 3 July 2022 – East Neuk Open Studios (ENOS) – A showcase for over 50 local talented artists, designers and makers

10 – 17 July 2022 – The 150th Open Golf Championship in St Andrews

20-30 July 2022 – Crail Festival – A community based Festival of family-friendly activities and entertainment

6 – 13 August 2022 – Pittenweem Arts Festival

29 September – 2 October 2022 – Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Throughout the year – The Cow Shed Crail – Wedding, Corporate Venue – walking distance from Troustrie (along a farm track!)