Village in Moray
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Cullenβs attractive streets begin to bustle at the slightest hint of decent summer weather. And with good reason: this is a village famed for both scenery and food β though for some reason it attracts more domestic than international visitors. The delicious haddock soup β Cullen Skink β originated here (try it for lunch, perhaps?), and The Ice Cream Shop also has a loyal following. There are good views over the lower cottages of Seatown, its harbour and sandy beach from the railway viaduct-turned-cycle path, and from a newish viewpoint on Castle Hill. Thereβs even a well-kept pet cemetery by the coast path just beyond the human one. The coast path west to Bow Fiddle Rock is a real gem β just pushing the walk to Findlater Castle in the opposite direction into second place.
Location
O.S. Grid Reference: NJ 512671
GPS coordinates: 57.691512,-2.820018
The lower and upper parts of town are a short, steep walk apart, with the beach and coast walks to nearby sights and settlements close at hand. The Bin of Cullen can be climbed from the centre.
Cullen and other nearby towns are served by the Aberdeen to Elgin bus route.
Explore nearby
<1 mi away
>> Castle Hill (Cullen) β β
>> Cullen Bay β β β
>> Walk: Litter-free approach to the Bin of Cullen β β β (map: blue)
>> Walk: Sandend to Cullen β clifftop caper β β β (map: violet)
>> Walk: Whale of a time at Bow Fiddle Rock β β β β (map: orange)
<3 mi away
>> Findlater Castle β β (2 mi β)
>> Portknockie β β (2 mi β)
>> Findochty β β β (3 mi β)
>> Sandend page: Sandend β β β & village sights (3 mi β)
Local walks map
