Bow Fiddle Rock is a dramatic natural sea arch just off the coast near Portknockie in Moray, on the north‑eastern shore of Scotland, named because its distinctive profile resembles the tip of a fiddle bow. Carved over millions of years from ancient Cullen quartzite by the constant erosion of North Sea waves, it rises sharply from the water and has become one of the most photographed coastal landmarks in the region. Beyond its striking appearance, the rock serves as an important nesting site for seabirds such as herring gulls and black‑backed gulls, adding sound and movement to the rugged seascape that surrounds it.
Bow Fiddle Rock is a dramatic natural sea arch just off the coast near Portknockie in Moray, on the north‑eastern shore of Scotland, named because its distinctive profile resembles the tip of a fiddle bow. Carved over millions of years from ancient Cullen quartzite by the constant erosion of North Sea waves, it rises sharply from the water and has become one of the most photographed coastal landmarks in the region. Beyond its striking appearance, the rock serves as an important nesting site for seabirds such as herring gulls and black‑backed gulls, adding sound and movement to the rugged seascape that surrounds it.