When did Fife Arms open?
Built in the 19th century, The Fife Arms Hotel is a Braemar landmark and is a category B listed building.
Who owns the Fife Arms in Braemar?
Iwan and Manuela WirthReopening at the end of 2018, this Victorian coaching inn has been rewoven for the 21st century by its new owners, Iwan and Manuela Wirth, co-Presidents of the international gallery Hauser & Wirth.
How many rooms does the Fife Arms have?
46Rooms: 46 individually eclectically styled rooms and suites. Our Favourite Room: Gemma's favourite room is the Scottish Culture Room. You will definitely know you are in Scotland! Dining: Fresh seasonal and local produced ingredients for both drinks and food.
Who is general manager of the Fife Arms?
BUSINESS LEADERS: Federica Bertolini, general manager, The Fife Arms.
Who designed the Fife Arms?
Extravagantly designed by Sage and his London-based team– who are known for the delightfully eccentric interiors of London's The Zetter Townhouse, Savoy Grill and The Goring – The Fife Arms has been utterly transformed.
Which popular attractions are close to The Fife Arms?
Nearby attractions include The Braemar Gathering (0.2 miles), Mar Lodge Estate (0.08 miles), and Kindrochit Castle (0.07 miles). See all nearby att...
What are some of the property amenities at The Fife Arms?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant. See all property amenities.
What food & drink options are available at The Fife Arms?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay. Learn more.
Is parking available at The Fife Arms?
Yes, free parking is available to guests. Learn more.
What are some restaurants close to The Fife Arms?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Bothy, The Cairn Grill Restaurant & Bar, and Braemar Lodge. See all nearby restaurants.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Fife Arms?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness center during their stay. Learn more.
Does The Fife Arms have airport transportation?
Yes, The Fife Arms offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details. Learn more.
Is The Fife Arms located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.02 miles away from the center of Braemar. See all nearby attractions.
Are pets allowed at The Fife Arms?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm. Learn more.
Does The Fife Arms offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room. See all property amenities.
How many antiques are there at Fife Arms?
The Fife Arms contains over 16,000 antiques, artworks and curios including several site-specific works by world-renowned contemporary artists. We offer special art tours for our guests, which allow you to experience the world class art which can be found throughout the hotel, from Pablo Picasso, Lucian Freud and Bruegel to site specific commissions ...
What is Braemar famous for?
For a small village of 400 residents, Braemar has been witness to key moments in Scottish history. Most famous for its association with Queen Victoria, its historical significance extends back much further to both the first and second Jacobite rebellions. The village is home to two castles, Braemar Castle and the ruin of Kindrochit Castle, while Balmoral, the Scottish residence to the Royal Family, is situated just 9 miles away. The hotel can arrange history tours of the area as well as guided walking tours through Braemar itself where visitors can learn about the Games Park, local architecture and see the house that Robert Louis Stevenson occupied whilst writing Treasure Island. Please consult our Ghillie team to organise tours and to find out more information.
What is the wildest golf course in Scotland?
Lying in a natural amphitheatre created by the imposing Grampian Mountains and part of the magnificent Cairngorms National Park, Braemar is the home of Scotland’s wildest golf course, where play is watched by endangered ospreys, watchful stags and rare red squirrels.
Where to walk in Cairngorms National Park?
Surrounding the hotel and the village of Braemar is the extraordinary Cairngorms National Park. Visitors can walk out of the hotel and within 5 minutes be on walking trail which will lead you through historic forests of heather and Scot’s Pine before you emerge at the top to experience a panoramic view of the village and the Deeside valley below. Each season brings something new to see; autumn is the rutting season for stags where you can hear their roars across the hills; winter sees the native Ptarmigan change into their white camouflage while the Atlantic Salmon swim upstream along the River Dee; Spring brings promise of red squirrel dashing around the forest and with Summer comes the vibrant heather and its mix of pink and purple hues. There are many self-led trails requiring different degrees of stamina. Alternatively the hotel can arrange for a guide to lead you on various walks or hikes. Please consult our Ghillie team for more information on guided tours and nature walks.
How many Munros are there in Cairngorms?
There are 40 Munros accessible from Braemar, from Ben MacDui to Beinn Bhareac, offering a wealth of hill walking. The network of local paths and tracks are suitable for all abilities, including Morrone Birkwood and Creag Choinnich. This is also the perfect opportunity to experience the wonderful native flora and fauna of Upper Deeside, including red squirrels, ptarmigan, osprey and red deer. Every year, we create a walking guide to share the numerous trails in and around the Cairngorms National Park. A copy of this guide awaits each guest in their room.
Is Cairngorms National Park family friendly?
Explore the beautiful Cairngorms National Park with our three family-friendly adventures in partnership with Brae mar Highland Experiencer, or stay indoors and enjoy our Family Room which is a treasure trove of fun for children of all ages. To find out more, click HERE.
What is the village of Braemar known for?
The village of Braemar is best known for the Braemar Gathering, the only outpost of the Highland Games that the Queen faithfully attends each year - however, during my stay, which coincides with the Braemar Mountain Festival, I'm introduced to a host of characters and tales as quirky and idiosyncratic as the glorious fictions being enacted within the hotel's walls. On a village walk I'm shown the cottage where Robert Louis Stevenson wrote some of Treasure Island (and where his ghost allegedly pops up from time to time), the Wes Anderson -esque Great North of Scotland Railway station (which isn't actually connected to a railway), and the candy-striped sweetshop once run by Elsa Schiaparelli, the Italian couturier who was a regular visitor to Braemar and also has an art-deco cocktail bar named after her in the hotel. We pass a house where I'm told the owner used to keep a pet monkey, which has since passed into local legend - the knitting club made it the theme of its annual competition last year, covering the village with woollen primates.
How many pieces of art are there in the hotel?
Much has been written about the hotel's art collection of over 14,000 pieces. A Picasso reigns over the drawing room, a Lucian Freud portrait hangs in the lobby opposite an antique mantelpiece carved with scenes from the work of poet Robert Burns, and an original Louise Bourgeois spider crouches in the courtyard.
Is the Fife Arms a library?
And some libraries aren't libraries at all. This is certainly the case at The Fife Arms, the much-lauded hotel project from art-world power couple Iwan and Manuela Wirth. Their gallerist's touch is evident; although there are no exhibitions here, the rather unassuming exterior conceals a nexus of ideas, a bewildering portmanteau of eras and characters that tip you a sly wink as you journey from room to room, piecing together the fragments of wry Victoriana, Scottish legend and futuristic fiction. It is a living library, an act of imagination seeking to establish new limits for the Highlands community held dear to its instigators. As the poet Alec Finlay, one of several collaborators brought on board for the hotel's launch, tells me, it is "mapping the past, in the present, as a way into the future".
