CULLEN, an ancient seaport, parliamentary burgh, and parish of Banffshire. It stands on an eminence overlooking the sea, and is about 13 miles west from Banff. The present town is of comparatively modern date, the only remains of the ancient burgh being a cluster of mean houses called the Fish Town, near the shore. It contains two churches belonging to the Establishment, and a Free church. Most of the inhabitants are engaged in agricultural pursuits, distilling, &c., and about a third in the fisheries. The harbour is good, and there are a few vessels belonging to the port. The exports are chiefly fish and agricultural produce: the imports are merely for local consumption. The burgh, which was first chartered by Robert Bruce, is governed by a provost and nineteen councillors. It unites with Banff, Peterhead, Inverury, and Kintore, in returning one member to parliament. Pop. of parliamentary burgh 1697; of royal burgh 3165.