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Welcome to Culbin

This is no ordinary forest and Culbin's fragile shoreline is no ordinary coast.

Husky racing:Sled dog races are taking place 13th & 14th February in Culbin forest. Spectators on foot are welcome to both events but dog walkers may wish to avoid the area those weekends.


Culbin is open all year round and is free.Mother and daughter on a forest trail looking at a map of Culbin forest.

New to Culbin?

With a 14km-long forest and ever-changing coastline, there's so much to discover.  Find out some of the things to do here - especially on your first visit.

You can download the Culbin trail leaflet (PDF 3.5Mb) and the Culbin map (PDF 3.5Mb).


Moss-covered dunes under the pines in Culbin forest, Moray.Discover more about Culbin:

fascinating landscape of forest and shore.

Culbin's history, from early settlers to its wartime role.

The varied plants and wildlife that thrive here.