Cullen Sea School offers an array of fun and exciting watersports, heritage crafts, and boat-building activities on Scotland’s Moray Firth coast at Cullen.

Join the Scottish coastal rowing renaissance – book now for coastal rowing sessions – great exercise, great views and great company.

Become a member of the Three Harbours Association and help protect and promote the coastline and historic harbours of Cullen, Finechty and Portknockie. 

No matter your level of confidence, experience, or skill, everyone can enjoy water-based activities. Our skilled and experienced instructors are here to help you improve or even start your journey to finding the perfect water activity for you.

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The existence of a church at Cullen was first recorded in 1236, and again in 1275.

Visit the Auld Kirk and find out all about its fascinating history and about Queen Elizabeth de Burgh, second wife of Robert the Bruce, whose ‘interiores partes’ were buried in the church.

Cullen Auld Kirk is now closed for the winter. Check back in 2027 for details of when it will be open for visitors with Guides on hand to tell you the history of this 13th century church.

Free admission.

Find out more on the Cullen & Deskford Church website.

Cullen Auld Kirk is now closed for the winter. Check back in 2027 for details of when it will be open for visitors with Guides on hand to tell you the history of this 13th century church.

Find out more on the Cullen & Deskford Church website.

The Heritage Centre is managed by Cullen, Deskford & Portknockie Heritage Group.

Visit the centre to view a scale model of the Old Town of Cullen. This exhibit brings to life the Old Town of Cullen with hand-made models of the buildings and properties with amazing attention to detail. You have to see it in person to appreciate what an amazing exhibit it is telling the story of Cullen’s history. The model includes not just the Old Town but also Cullen House and the Adam Bridge, with all the garden and industrial structures along the valley from the Old Mills right through to The Temple.

2026 Opening Times

The Heritage Centre is open daily from 10.30am – 4.30pm until 30th September (closed Wednesdays), and 11.30am – 3.30pm Thursday to Sunday from 1st October 2026.

Free admission, donations welcome.

Cullen, Deskford and Portknockie Heritage Group’s schedule of meetings and talks will continue through the winter, though – watch out for announcements on the what’s on calendar.

Visit the Cullen, Deskford and Portknockie Heritage Group website.

‘Cullen: The History’ Book

Launched on Saturday 26th September 2026, Cullen: The History by John Aitken is now available to purchase in person from the Heritage Centre and online from the Discover Cullen online shop. The book is the definitive history of Cullen – a book of over 400 pages.

Written by John Aitken, author of Deskford: a lower Banffshire parish, ‘ The Cullen Book’ has taken him 6 years to research, using 116 books, and 134 booklets, articles and leaflets, plus 26 maps and many historic documents. It features almost 100 old photos.

Published by Cullen, Deskford and Portknockie Heritage Group, the book is £25 per copy plus £7 postage and packing and is available to order now.

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I grew up dreaming of being a wildlife artist and children’s book illustrator. I have been lucky to forge a career as a creative, illustrating, animating and painting.

I now live in Cullen on the North Coast of Scotland, inspired by the wildlife and beautiful surroundings. You may see me down by the harbour sketching the fishing boats, at the beach trying to capture a turnstone scrambling over the rockpools or at my easel doing a watercolour sketch. If you see me please say hello.

You can visit me in Cullen at my Open Studio Gallery. Open days/times tbc but in the meantime, please contact me to arrange a visit.

RobertArtStudios@gmail.com

Sauna at the Kings is a unique wood-fired sauna experience nestled on the stunning Cullen Beach in Moray, Scotland.

Our seafront sauna, surrounded by the iconic sandstone pillars known as The Three Kings, offers an invigorating escape for locals, beach users, surfers, wild swimmers, paddle boarders, body boarders, windsurfers, locals and tourists alike.

Sauna at the Kings is a female-owned and operated business, dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and community on Cullen Beach. Founded by Becky Gorrara, a local primary school teacher and artist, our sauna provides a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation. Becky’s passion for the sea and holistic well-being inspired her to create a space where people can unwind and connect with nature. With a focus on sustainability, we use eco-friendly practices, local wood and offer local products to enhance your sauna experience.

Join us at Sauna at the Kings, where the warmth of the sauna meets the refreshing embrace of the Scottish coastline.

Cullen is a traditional Scottish links course with magnificent views over the Moray Firth where dolphins are regularly seen. The club was founded in 1870 and the first nine holes were laid out by old Tom Morris. It was upgraded to 18 holes by Charlie Neaves.

Blue Coast Surf & Paddle is Cullen’s Surf and Stand-Up-Paddleboarding (SUP) School. We offer Surf Lessons, SUP Lessons & Tours, SUP Yoga, Equipment Hire and Coasteering, from our base in Cullen Bay on the Moray Firth coast in the North East of Scotland.

Whether you’re after an adventure, a feel-good experience, or simply to try something new and have fun in a safe environment, we have an activity (and a cosy wetsuit) for you.