Chapter 10
CULLEN, PORTKNOCKIE & FINDOCHTY
Fishing had for decades been the only source of financial income for the Banffshire towns of Cullen, Portknockie and Findochty.The inhabitants of these places were closely knit, they rejoiced together in happy times and sorrowed together in times of disaster.
Many left at the annual exodus for the East Anglian fishing, indeed, whole families made the journey south in order to either catch, gut or pack the silver darlings.Children of school age were taught in schools at Yarmouth or Lowestoft, while those under five would be left in the care of friends or grandparents.
These three towns were to know a rich harvest, far beyond that which had been thought possible.Whole families were converted to Christ, even before they returned north.When they did arrive in their respective towns, the blessings received at Yarmouth did not subside, but flowed on and spread into the neighbouring villages and district.
Old view over Cullen harbour. (Picture: St. Andrews University.)