Aberdeenshire, Scotland
46 ROOMS AND SUITES
PRICES FROM 391 GBP PER NIGHT
Accommodation
Built in the 19th century, The Fife Arms Hotel is a Braemar landmark and is a category B listed building. Its size is evidence of the popularity of Braemar in the wake of Queen Victoria’s visits and her purchase of Balmoral.
The plans of the hotel by Alexander Marshall Mackenzie, who remodelled the original building, are held by the National Archive of Scotland. Mackenzie was an architect of national repute whose fame grew after royal patronage.
The Fife Arms garden was designed by Jinny Blom, a Chelsea Flower Show medallist who has created gardens for HRH The Prince of Wales and Laurent Perrier. Your five-star experience continues into the Fife Arms garden. Overlooking the River Clunie, her graceful design is an extension of the landscape you see beyond the hotel and includes lots of native trees and plants including birch, rowan, azaleas and rhododendrons. A wonderful wild flower meadow sits at the bottom of the garden where you can sit and enjoy the mountain views and sounds of the Clunie water running alongside.
The Fife Arms offers 46 individually designed rooms and suites all to a 5* standard making it a wonderful stay for all. The accommodation is complemented by the fantastic food on offer from Timothy Kensett.
Additionally The Fire Arms has an in house spa with an extensive spa menu to only add to the relaxation of your stay.
46 individual guestrooms & suites decorated to tell the many stories of Braemar
ROYAL SUITES - Inspired by some of Braemar’s most noble visitors, our five-star Royal Suites are richly furnished with antiques, artworks and even objects that once belonged to these historic figures. With views over the surrounding landscape, the rooms also feature freestanding copper bath, rain shower, double bed and separate sitting room. For families a sofa bed and interconnecting rooms are available. Room sizes are approximate.
VICTORIANA SUITES - The Victoriana Suites reflect the hotel’s history as a 19th century coaching inn. Richly decorated with antique furnishings, period wallpaper and original artwork, the suites offer stunning views over Braemar and the surrounding landscape. For families a sofa bed and interconnecting rooms are available.
SCOTTISH CULTURE ROOMS - From literature and astronomy to engineering and exploration, Scotland has produced leading figures in fields such as science and the arts. These names and stories have inspired the Scottish Culture Rooms which are situated throughout the hotel. Interconnecting rooms are available.
NATURE & POETRY ROOMS - The grandeur of the Scottish natural landscape has inspired countless writers and poets. Nature and Poetry Rooms feature artwork and objects made from natural materials such as heather, horn and tweed. The rooms feature beautiful wooden headboards with words by Scottish poet, Alec Finlay, carved into them. Interconnecting rooms are available.
CROFT ROOMS - Inspired by a traditional Scottish croft house, our cosiest rooms feature a charming, traditional cabin bed that’s spacious for one or snug for two. Each bed has been hand-painted by artists with some featuring scenes of the surrounding Scottish landscape, which these rooms overlook.
ARTIST’S STUDIO - The Artist’s Studio is a one-off accommodation that offers stunning views over the surrounding landscape of the Cairngorms National Park. Inspired by The Bloomsbury Group and the interiors they created at Charleston House, the room features hand-painted walls in the bedroom and bathroom. With a cabin bed, the studio provides an artistic escape.
MAJESTIC FAMILY SUITE - 8 Persons, the Majestic Family Suite offers a combination of a Royal and Victoriana suite. With their rich colours and furnishings, two living areas and elegant bathrooms with freestanding baths, this is the most luxurious family option.
SCOTTISH HERITAGE FAMILY SUITES - 4 Persons, the Scottish Heritage suites offer the combination of two Scottish Culture rooms. Both rooms are ensuite with a separate shower and bath.
DISCOVERY FAMILY SUITES - 4 Persons, Discovery Family Suites combine two rooms (Nature & Poetry and Scottish Culture) each with ensuite bathrooms. These individual rooms celebrate pioneering figures in Scottish history.
NATURE & POETRY FAMILY SUITE - 4 Persons, Nature & Poetry Family Suite combines two rooms (Frances Farquharson and Wild Flowers) each with ensuite bathrooms.
All rooms are dog friendly, including family suites apart from the Artist’s Studio
WELLNESS
ALBAMHOR is the ideal place to unwind and to restore, revive and relax body, mind and spirit. The bespoke sauna and power showers are complimentary, preferably to be enjoyed before one of our thoughtfully designed treatments.
The products used have been selected because they embody The Fife Arms ethos, which is to provide a unique Scottish Highland experience whilst respecting your health and wellbeing along with the precious environment.
Signature Facials, massages and manicure/pedicures are some of the favourites.
RESTAURANT
THE FLYING STAG - Traditionally the heart of the village, The Flying Stag is the hotel’s public bar. Frequented by residents and visitors alike, the public bar offers classic Scottish dishes, real ales, live entertainment and a selection of over 180 whiskies.
THE CLUNIE DINING ROOM - showcases wood-fire cooking and seasonal Scottish produce in a striking room painted by artist, Guillermo Kuitca.
ELSA’S - This beautiful art deco cocktail bar has been created in honour of the iconic fashion designer, Elsa Schiaparelli, who was a regular visitor to Braemar. With an interior inspired by her love of shocking pink, Elsa’s is the perfect place for a pre-dinner aperitif or a post-dinner nightcap.
THE DRAWING ROOM - is one of the hotel’s most picturesque rooms. With walls covered in The Fife Arms tartan and the ceiling featuring a work by leading Chinese artist, Zhang Enli, this is a place to enjoy morning coffee, afternoon tea and the room itself.
Location
Located in Braemar on the River Clunie
From whisky distilleries to winter sports and the annual Royal Highland Games, Braemar has plenty of local attractions to keep you busy during your stay. The local whisky distillery is ‘Royal Lochnagar’ at Crathie by Balmoral Castle. Further afield you will find Speyside and Highland distilleries, both boutique and established. For novice or beginners, Glenshee is 3,504 ft of mountain winter adventure that beckons skiers and snowboarders alike. The Braemar Gathering takes place annually on the first weekend in September and welcomes thousands of visitors. It’s the only Highland Games with a Royal Patron, HM Queen Elizabeth II, who attends every year to see the best of the best toss the caber, battle it out in tug o’ war or perform the traditional Highland fling.