‘Cullen: The History’ by John Aitken will be launched at 2pm on Saturday 26 September at the Hall Church with everyone welcome; pre-orders can be picked up then.
The book covers:
| Pre-1310 | Old and New Cullen |
| Landowners | Civic Affairs |
| Agriculture & Industry | Law and Order |
| Fishing | Religion |
| Life in Cullen | Education |
| Infrastructure | Commerce |
| Transport | Military Action |
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 will likely go on sale in October at a cost of £25.
You can order your copy in person from the Heritage Centre during opening hours or online from the Discover Cullen website shop.
For any queries or comments, please contact John:
01542 840476 or deskfordjohn@gmail.com
John Aitken has been a resident in Cullen since 2023, and for more than 20 years before that in Deskford. He is a Trustee and former President of the Cullen Deskford and Portknockie Heritage Group. He was formerly Rector of Keith Grammar School and has been retired since 2010. His previous book is long out of print, but digital copies are available via the Banffshire Field Club.