My family has always loved Easter – all cute bunnies and chicks, the start of better weather and lighter days, family meals and days out and more chocolate than is really good for you. When we were little my sisters and I even had our own special Easter roles – I was an Easter Chick, J was an Easter Bunny and C was an Easter Lamb.

Easter is a festival of rebirth, new life, whether you’re religious or not. It’s also a great time to visit the East Neuk. Borrowing J’s role for a moment and using my official Easter Bunny name of “Snuggly Socks” (what’s yours? https://easterbunnyname.com/) I thought I’d bring you a sweet selection of what to do this Easter in the East Neuk to keep everyone in your family entertained:

1. Race a duck – For great fun with the competitive thrill of a chance of winning a prize check out the annual Anstruther Duck Race on Easter Saturday. The Dreel Burn in Anstruther is the venue and no they are not real ducks but cute rubber ones! Entry is £1 – sponsor your duck in a local shop or on the day, if there are any left. It’s organised by the Anstruther Improvements Association (AIA) and the money goes towards improving the village.

3. Hunt eggs at a castle – National Trust properties around the country are playing host to Cadbury’s Egg Trails this Easter. Where better for the little ones to run about in search of eggs than Kellie Castle, near Anstruther, with its gorgeous gardens and estate. Easter egg trails open 12-4pm on Easter Friday, Saturday and Sunday.