Beautifully situated at the eastern end of Cullen Bay, the attractive seaside village of Cullen is famous for its dish.
This fishing village on the Moray Firth is a popular tourist destination and a relaxing seaside holiday resort that is ideally situated for walking and playing golf. There is a harbour and a long stretch of sandy beach with excellent coastal walks to Sunnyside Beach as well as the ruins of Findlater Castle. The beautiful waters surrounding the village make an excellent spot for swimming.
Cullen Skink is a traditional Scottish delicacy that has found its way onto menus across the globe. It is a creamy potato and smoked haddock soup, using fish fresh from the North Sea by which Cullen rests.
Cullen: Your Gateway to Aberdeenshire's Coastal Charm Nestled on Aberdeenshire's north-facing coast, Cullen is the perfect starting point for exploring the wonders of the Northeast.
Highlights of Cullen: Indulge in a captivating beach experience and capture stunning photos at the iconic Three Kings rock stack, steeped in Norse legend and local lore.
Explore the scenic remnants of the old Cullen railway, now transformed into a picturesque walking and cycling route offering panoramic views of Cullen Bay.
Discover the charm of Cullen's shops and cafes, where you can savour the world-famous delicacy, Cullen Skink, known for its rich flavour and heritage.
Historic Treasures: Uncover the history of Cullen at the Cullen Auld Kirk, where the organs of Robert The Bruce's wife rest. Witness a piece of medieval history and explore the fascinating stories behind this ancient landmark.
Immerse yourself in the unique blend of coastal beauty and historical intrigue that Cullen has to offer, making it an essential stop on your Aberdeenshire itinerary.
Cullen is a village and former royal burgh in Moray but historically in Banffshire, Scotland, on the North Sea coast. The village had a population of 1,327 in 2001. The organs of the wife of Robert the Bruce are said to have been buried in its old kirk after her death in Cullen Castle. Robert made an annual payment to the village in gratitude for the treatment of his wife's body and its return south for burial. In 2000, the recent non-payment of this sum by the government was challenged and settled to the...
Read moreThis is a lovely beach of fine soft sand. It is a decent length, and has a few interesting rocks protruding but they are few, the beach is near all sand. To get to it, turn off the A98 under the Viaduct, and then into the carpark. There are no marked spaces, it is a bit of a free-for-all, and it is not paved, so it's poor for wheelchair users or even poor walkers. A further problem is, on nice days the car park tends to be packed so getting parked can be a case of waiting and hoping you can grab a space when it becomes free before someone else does. There is a little shop there selling the usual beach type wares though to be honest, we didn't buy here, but we did get lovely ice creams from the ice cream shop in Portsoy before arriving at the beach. Would I recommend? The sand is beautiful and there is a shop and parking. But the parking seriously needs looking at! But for the kids it is...
Read moreNice beach, easy enough to access for most, but not for disabled people. I was able to sit on a bench and watch the family enjoy themselves, though. A couple of places to buy coffee and treats are in the car parking area, which is fine, but the car pack is a bit rough and uneven if you are not good at walking. There are no marked spaces, so sometimes others will park close to your car, making it very difficult to get back in if you are elderly or disabled. On fine days, the car park tends to be packed as well, so you may not even be able to get parked to enjoy the beach. Still, like so many other beaches along this coast, it is lovely and a pleasure to take...
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