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Dame Judi Dench on-stage at Braemar Literary Festival in 2024.

Braemar Literary Festival

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The Braemar Literary Festival will return for its fourth year from 25th to 27th September 2026.

Established in 2022 in collaboration with The Queen’s Reading Room, Braemar Literary Festival honours the literary heritage of Scotland and the Cairngorms as the inspiration for generations of writers, poets and creative thinkers.

With contributions from internationally renowned novelists, food writers, historians, artists, actors and guest writers from the Queen’s Reading Room and the Women’s Prize Trust, turn the page on your next big adventure and visit the Fife Arms in its storybook setting in Braemar.

A stellar line-up is being crafted for 2026, with an inspiring programme of authors, thinkers, storytellers and cultural voices soon to be unveiled.

Complimentary access to all festival talks and performances with reserved priority seating is also included.

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO NOTICE 

Please note that photography and videography will occur during the weekend for use across Fife Arms and Braemar Literary Festival marketing materials.

What’s Included

  • TWO NIGHT STAY
  • WELCOME COCKTAIL RECEPTION
  • GALA DINNER
  • FESTIVAL BAG & COMPLIMENTARY GIFT
Book a Stay

*To book for 2026, follow the link below and select the Braemar Literary Festival in the ‘view rates’ section of the booking page.

A valid payment card must be provided at the time of reservation. The first night’s stay of each room will be charged to the provided card upon booking as a deposit, this is refundable up to 3 months prior to arrival. The remaining balance will be taken 3 months prior to the date of arrival and is non-refundable, non-amendable, and non-transferable.

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Four guests entering a church via a stone archway, a venue used for the Braemar Literary Festival.
Tom Parker Bowles, Rick Stein and Grace Dent seated on a stage having a panel discussion at the Braemar Literary Festival.

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Mannequins with fashionable dresses on displayed in a church lit with pink uplights.

Festival of Fashion

Fashion weekend package

Experience Festival of Fashion from 13th to 15th November 2026, with a two-night stay and priority access to all events.

Preferential Rate
The Fife Arms Zoology room, with patterned wallpaper and a double bed

Early Bird Benefits

Reduced room rate

Book your escape to this special spot in the Highlands 90 days in advance to receive a discount on your stay.

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