Cullen, Moray of this sum by the government was challenged and settled to the village's favour. The village is noted for Cullen Skink (a traditional soup made from smoked haddock, milk, potato and onion) and its former railway bridges, two of which are now part of the national cycle network. These bridges were required, at considerable cost, due to resistance to the railway line being routed any closer to Cullen House. The most westerly (and by far the longest) viaduct is highly photogenic, and often features in tourist guides and Scottish calendars. Near Cullen is the peak Bin Hill, visible from some
Vichyssoise recipe for a hot potato and leek soup, publishing a version in "Royal Cookery" (1869). In Batman Returns, Bruce Wayne is served Vichyssoise by Alfred. In Drake & Josh, Drake Parker makes up the name "Dr. Vichyssoise." Vichyssoise Vichyssoise ( ; ) is a thick soup made of boiled and puréed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock. It is traditionally served cold but it can be eaten hot. Recipes for soup made of pureed leeks and potatoes were common by the 19th Century in France. In 19th century cookbooks, and still today, they are often named "Potage Parmentier" or