Rufflets Hotel Blog

On a crisp Autumn evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon and a hush settled over the grounds of Rufflets, young Isla and her brother Jock crept out from their Woodland Suite. They’d heard whispers of the Ruffleskoggen Trolls, tales told by their grandmother who claimed she’d once glimpsed a tiny, shadowy figure vanish beneath a tree trunk.

Once upon a time, in the early 13th century, on the island of Ljusterö in the Stockholm archipelago, lived a mysterious clan of trolls. Known for their deep connection with nature and their mischievous ways, these trolls had roamed the forests of Östra Lagnö on Ljusterö for centuries.

A story is brewing

Find out about our unique collaboration with East Neuk organic brewers, Futtle.

As we all travel towards a more sustainable future, we look back at a year in the life of our beautiful brood of hens.

A new year calls for new adventures. This New Year (and new decade) presents an opportunity to make good on all those broken promises to travel. Find the perfect activity or place to visit from our top 20 to put on your Fife bucket list!

This week we are shining a spotlight on the award-winning Wardlaw Museum, formerly the Museum of the University of St Andrews which has undergone a £2.1 million makeover and re-opens on 4th April.

If you're seeking the stimulation of poetic verse, the inspiration of a live food event or answering the call of the great outdoors, Fife has it all covered this month with a range of activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family. 

If you have been busy entertaining family and friends over Christmas and New Year, January can be a truly magical time to visit Fife and recharge your batteries.

We went along to meet the Pittenweem Chocolate Company’s owner – Sophie Latinis to find out what inspired her to start the business and why she chose the East Neuk.