Cruden Bay is a coastal village with beautiful walks along sea cliffs and beach. In days gone by the village was a popular retreat for the landed gentry, and the legacy of those days are that there are many and varied attractions to be seen within the village and its surrounding countryside. The fantastic beach draws visitors from far and wide. Cruden Bay Golf Course is rated in the top 100 links courses in the world. Only around 6 miles from Ellon and 23 miles from Aberdeen it is very popular for Golf Outings from surrounding areas.