'On 21st April (possibly the sunniest day of the year), we had the opportunity to be part of a beautiful wedding supplying our childcare services at the dreamy venue of The Cow Shed Crail. I had secretly already had a wee stalk and decided it was my perfect wedding venue so you can imagine my excitement when I found out I was getting the opportunity to play a small part in a wedding there. When I woke up on Saturday morning and the sun was shining, it was just an added bonus

People always ask where us they can hold their ceremony at The Cow Shed Crail. The answer is pretty much anywhere you like! We’ve seen most things: In the barn - either at the far end or in front of the large glass windows with your guests looking out at the view In the Workshop, if you have larger numbers this could work for you Outside! If you’re happy to brave the East Neuk winds – we’ll help you make it happen In the courtyard, it’s pretty sheltered and the arches make

Fairylights are a popular addition to wedding events – but not all fairylight displays are the same. We’ve asked Steve Page to highlight some of the options he’s installed at The Cow Shed Crail in recent times: The white barn is popular for ceremonies and the high ceiling with exposed wooden beams are ideal for overhead displays. Steve’s most popular addition here is a canopy running parallel to the long walls – so the canopy runs in line with the central aisle leading up t

If you're looking for accommodation suggestions for your friends and family - take a look at this! 6 Howard Place is seven bedroom Georgian town house set over three floors, situated in the heart of St. Andrews within one of the most desirable residential areas of the town. The house boasts large living areas and has bathrooms on each floor. The accommodation is flexible with one double bedroom and six double or twin bedrooms. There is also a sun room, private enclosed garden

Following the success of our first open day, we've decided to open up our doors once again. If you fancy having a look around our rustic DIY venue please do join us on the 25th November, 12pm-4pm. Not only will you be able to get a good look at everything The Cow Shed has to offer, you will also be able to check out our on-site cottages and meet with some of our top suppliers. We will also have entertainment for kids, so do feel free to bring your wee ones along. Special gu

Team Cow Shed is delighted to have been nominated for a Scottish Vows Award. These awards help highlight businesses within the Scottish wedding industry which deliver customer service to the highest standard and put their clients at the heart of their business. We would so love to be in with a chance of winning to reward the hard work by the whole team. As a relatively new wedding venue it would be a fantastic achievement and would really cement the effort we’ve put in over

We finally managed to get a team photograph so we thought it would a good time to introduce everyone. Mike: Owner. He is the font of all knowledge and our resident expert on all matters DIY and maintenance. There is nothing he can’t build with pallets. You are likely to meet Mike if you book a mid-week viewing. He’s also a farmer and pretty passionate about potatoes and broccoli. Gill: Owner and wife of Mike (someone has to keep him in line). Gill keeps a close eye on T

We all know that cleaning up after a party is normally the last thing you feel like doing the next morning. When everyone’s feeling a little bit weary and slightly delicate, the thought of getting to grips with rubbish and packing things up can feel very daunting. Fear not!! The Cow Shed team is happy to come to the rescue with the ‘tidy up service’. For £300 team Cow Shed will roll up their sleeves, pull on their marigolds and get to work – taking care of a whole host of l

While we want you to make The Cow Shed Crail your own there are a few things we wanted to share about hanging decorations. We are continually impressed by the creativeness of our couples but if you could bear the following in mind when planning, it would be much appreciated: If you wish to suspend anything from the roof of the marquee it must be approved in advance by email – give us plenty of warning so we can work with you in the run up to your wedding or event. Anything hu

We are hosting our very first open day to showcase The Cow Shed Crail. We've changed quite a bit in our first year....adding The WorkShop and making lots of little improvements along the way. We'd love you to come and have a wee look around. We'll be joined by a host of suppliers too. Team Cow Shed will be on hand to answer questions and talk you through all the options. So put the 4th March (10am-4pm) in your diary and pop along. See you soon! #TheCowShedCrail #Scott