Cullen Beach

Cullen Beach captivates visitors with its unique combination of sweeping golden sands and the striking 19th-century railway viaduct that marches across the landscape on towering stone arches. This Blue Flag beach stretches for over a mile along the Moray Firth, offering safe swimming, excellent rock pooling, and some of the finest beachcombing in Scotland. The distinctive sea stacks known as the "Three Kings" provide dramatic punctuation to the shoreline, while the historic town of Cullen perches on cliffs above, famous for giving its name to the traditional Scottish soup "Cullen Skink." The beach's sheltered position creates a microclimate that's often warmer and calmer than surrounding areas, making it particularly appealing to families. Artists and photographers are drawn to the ever-changing interplay of light and shadow created by the railway arches, which frame views of the Moray Firth beautifully throughout the day.