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Iwan and Manuela Wirth with two dogs in the woods Exterior of the Fife Arms hotel looking down on to the Clunie Water The entrance to the garden from the Fife Arms hotel A river winds through a rocky shoreline surrounded by dense green trees, with mountains rising in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
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A painting by Lucien Freud hung on an orange wall in the hotel reception The Richard Jackson 'Red Deer Chandelier' on view in the hotel reception A landscape drawing by James Prosek who was one of our first artists in residence Circle Of Pieter Brueghel The Younger (1564 – 1636) in painted room with tables and chairs
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Wild Swimming

Wild swimming is the perfect experience for the mind and body, truly immersing yourself in nature, and introducing you to the benefits of pure Scottish water. With many rivers and lochs located near the hotel, our Ghillie team can organise outings to the best natural beauty spots, with our local partner Wild Braemar.

  • 2 hours
  • From £250
  • bookable for residents only
Guest with wild swimming instructor Annie after a wild swim

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Guest putting on her swim cap wearing the Fife Arms dry robe.
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Annie Armstrong, wild swimming guide, in the water with mist in the background.

Guided By Annie Armstrong

Annie spent her childhood summers exploring the Cairngorms National Park dramatic rivers, before getting her qualifications to become an Open Water swimming guide, as well as an outdoor first aider.
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She is also an experienced host and uses her background in hospitality to create luxury, bespoke wilderness packages for travel agents, groups and individuals looking for a unique experience.

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