This eccentric Highlands hotel combines Scottish traditions, more than 16,000 pieces of art and a picture-perfect landscape for an immersive rural retreat
Location
Located in the village of Braemar, The Fife Arms is a two-hour drive from Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The village sits in the UK’s largest national park, Cairngorms – a hotspot for wild swimming and skiing at Glenshee, as well as hiking, mountain biking and climbing. Braemar Castle and the Highland Games Centre (the royal family have been attending annually since Queen Victoria’s time) are both a short walk from the hotel. The Fife Arms’ proximity to Balmoral is a big draw for guests, but equally for the royals themselves – King Charles opened the hotel in 2019 and there are whispers of his regular visits.
