Sealladh Mara Holiday Home, Portessie

26/10/2026

We have just a handful of dates left to book at Sealladh Mara in 2026, including Bonfire Night!

Get in touch to discuss available dates and to book your stay!
We hope to welcome you soon.

🎆 We bring the fireworks – YOU make it happen!

Rotary Elgin SCIO runs this amazing family night with no public funding – it’s powered by your generosity.

📅 Saturday 7 November
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Cooper Park, Elgin

Your donations cover all our costs so that we can reinvest for future events. Let’s keep it going for years to come! 💥

💛 Look for donation buckets on the night, every penny truly makes this event sparkle🙏

Thank you, Elgin! 🎇Every penny stays here and helps our community celebrate together.

14/10/2026

If ever there was a reason to visit Moray, now's the time! Sealladh Mara is the perfect base to indulge in the thriving local cafe scene.

Last min availability 18-26 Oct (min. 2 night stay), as well as 1-9 Nov.

We look forward to welcoming you soon :)

NORTH EAST CAFÉ TRAIL - 1st October – 30th November 2026

Discover somewhere new. Support local. And you could win £500 cash.

This October and November, independent cafés across the North East of Scotland are coming together for the very first North East Café Trail.

The idea is simple – get out and explore, discover cafés you might never have visited before, enjoy some great food and drink and support independent local businesses along the way.

You have the whole of October & November to take part, so there’s no need to complete the Trail in one day. Plan a day out, visit a couple at a time or work your way around the Trail throughout October and November.

Participating venues in Cullen: Sunhoney Cafe, The Royal Oak Hotel - Cullen Coffee Shop and The Wee Yellow Deli - Cullen.

31/08/2026

Well, it’s been a minute! Summer at Sealladh Mara has been super busy, and September shows little sign of slowing down. We do however have last minute availability from tomorrow, 1 Sep, until Saturday 5th (min. two night stay).

Why not visit Portessie this week and enjoy the last of the mild weather before autumn rolls in? The cottage is clean, cosy, and ready to go. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

09/07/2026

There's something so special about a Scottish summer evening. Can you believe this picture was taken at Portknockie Harbour at nearly midnight!

We have just one two-night stay left this summer:13-15 July. Get in touch asap to book your stay. We look forward to welcoming you to Sealladh Mara soon.

10/06/2026

We've finally joined Instagram! We'll be sharing more coastal views, nearby walks, wildlife spotting and local events over there too.

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03/06/2026

Rare June dates are now available following a couple of cancellations. Why not coincide a visit to Sealladh Mara with the Moray Walking & Outdoor Festival? This could be the perfect opportunity for a last-minute outdoorsy escape.

Get in touch to book your stay; we look forward to hearing from you soon!

SPRING HAS SPRUNG- And so have tickets for the Moray Walking & Outdoor Festival 2025!

07/05/2026

A very special visitor has been spotted in Moray this month… Magnus the walrus has been seen nearby, bringing plenty of excitement to our beautiful coastline! What a perfect excuse for a spontaneous seaside escape. 🌊

We still have a couple of midweek stays (min. 2 nights) available this May; get in touch to book. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

17/04/2026

At Sealladh Mara, we are lucky to have so much to do on our doorstep, as well as opportunities like this a little further afield. Make use of our bikes at the cottage and take a day trip to the Cairngorm Mountains to shred the trails.

We have availability Apr 28-1 May, as well as a few select dates throughout the rest of the summer.

Get in touch to book your stay; we look forward to welcoming you soon!

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09/03/2026

Take in these spectacular views of the Moray coast from the top of the Bin of Cullen — just a few minutes’ drive from the cottage!

We have last-minute availability this week, so if you fancy a spontaneous coastal escape, now’s the perfect time.

After that, our next opening is 18–25 April (minimum two-night stay), with only a handful of dates left for the rest of the summer.

Send us a message to book your stay — we’d love to welcome you soon!

Ever wondered what the Moray coast looks like from one of its highest coastal viewpoints?

This 360° panorama was captured from the summit of the Bin of Cullen, offering a full view across the farmland, forests and the sweeping coastline of the Moray Firth. Drag the image around and explore the landscape in every direction.

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05/02/2026

🥣 Cullen Skink World Championships – right on our doorstep! 🥣

For the uninitiated, Cullen Skink is a traditional Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions – simple, hearty and famously delicious. Originating in nearby Cullen, it’s been warming locals and visitors alike for generations.

The championships celebrate both amateur and professional cooks from near and far, competing for the coveted title, with judges crowning the very best version of this iconic dish. It’s a brilliant day out, full of local character, friendly competition and (of course) plenty of skink to sample!

We have availability for the championship weekend, as well as a last minute cancellation Feb 10-12. The rest of the calendar continues to fill up fast, with just one week left in August.

Get in touch to book your stay; we look forward to welcoming you soon!

Four weeks today is the Cullen Skink World Championships 2026!

The event brings together home cooks, amateurs, and professional chefs in an epic battle to create the most mouthwatering bowl of Scotland’s iconic Cullen Skink.

With two thrilling cook-off competitions and 12 talented entrants in each, competitors have just 45 minutes to whip up their championship-worthy Cullen Skink.

A panel of expert judges will conduct a blind taste test to determine the ultimate champion, but you—the spectators—also get a say! Sample the incredible dishes and cast your vote for the coveted People’s Choice Award.

Whose name will be added to the Cullen Skink World Championships Hall of Fame? Find out four weeks today.