Cullen is a small, picturesque coastal village in Moray, Scotland, tucked into a sheltered bay with sandy beach and dramatic cliffs. Its compact harbour and rows of granite-built houses reflect a long fishing heritage, while nearby ruins and the historic estate of Cullen House hint at centuries of local history; the village layout also shows the influence of 18th-century planning when older parts were rebuilt after storms.
Culturally Cullen punches above its weight - best known for the smoked haddock soup “Cullen skink” - and its economy today mixes small-scale fishing, tourism and services for local residents. The setting makes it popular with walkers, birdwatchers and people seeking a quieter coastal community, and social life revolves around village events, the harbour and a close-knit local population.
Postcode districts covering Cullen
Most populated places nearby
- Elgin 18.4 miles29.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Portknockie Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Findochty Place 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Portsoy Place 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Buckie Place 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Keith and Cullen Ward 6 miles9.7 km
- Portgordon Place 7.4 miles12 km
- Banff and District Ward 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Whitehills Place 9 miles14.5 km
Example postcodes in Cullen
AB56 4SL, AB56 4XH, AB56 4RR, AB56 4UU, AB56 4RN, AB56 4XE, AB56 4WE, AB56 4WD, AB56 4RX … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 40.9 miles65.8 km
- Inverness Airport 46.5 miles74.8 km
- Keith Railway Station 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Huntly Railway Station 17 miles27.4 km
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Schools in Cullen
- Cullen Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sunnyside Beach Beach 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Montcoffer House Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Ardmeallie House Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Mayen House Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Ardmiddle House Estate 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Huntly Lodge Estate 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Lossiemouth East Beach Beach 17 miles27.4 km
- Drummuir Castle Estate 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Borough Briggs Stadium 18.6 miles30 km