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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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The entrance and chalkboard menu at Gordon's Tea Room Elsa's Cocktail Bar during the day, a large window in the centre, pink bar stools on the right next to the cocktail bar. A waitress shaking up a cocktail in Elsa's Cocktail Bar A Sunday roast on a table at The Clunie Dining Room A dram of whisky in Bertie's Whisky Bar
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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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A wild swimmer in the river Dee A Birdseye view of the river dee in Braemar, Aberdeenshire
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Mist drifts through a forested valley with snow‑capped mountains rising in the background.

Travel & Directions

The Fife Arms experience starts long before arriving in the historic village of Braemar. The information that follows will show the many different and special ways that this memorable journey can be made. Whether travelling from Edinburgh, London, or further afield, the journey will take in some of the most dramatic landscapes in Scotland.

  • From Aberdeen – 1hr 25mins approx
    A93 via Banchory

    From Perth – 1hr 10mins approx
    A93 via Glenshee

    From Dundee – 1hr 25mins approx
    A923 to Coupar Angus, A93 via Glenshee

    Inverness – 2hr approx
    A9 to Cartridge, A938 to Dulnain Bridge, A95 to Old Spey Bridge, A939 to Gairnshiel Lodge, B976 to Crathie, A93 to Braemar

    From Edinburgh – 2hr 10mins approx
    M90 to Perth, A93 via Glenshee

    From Glasgow – 2hr 10mins approx
    M80 to Stirling, A9 to Perth, A93 via Glenshee

    Please check the route and the weather before departure. Braemar is remote and the weather can change rapidly.

    Consult your preferred weather app or BBC Weather before making the journey.

    Please also check local council websites or social channels for updates on road closures and seek alternative routes. Again, due to the remote location of Braemar diversions can add on significant time to journeys.

  • Parking is limited in Braemar. Leave yourself enough time to arrive and find a space before the start time of your chosen event.

    Parking can be found:
    – Behind the Mews shops and square
    – Outside the Mews Bar
    – The Braemar Highland Games Centre
    – Balnellan Road Car Park
    – Near the Invercauld Arms

    As well as on street parking around the village.

    We kindly ask that you park respectfully, mindful of private driveways and hidden openings.

  • Nearest Airports:
    – Aberdeen 1hr 30 mins approx
    – Edinburgh 2 hours approx
    There are no public links between the airports and Braemar, however car hire services are available are both.

    Nearest Train Staiton:
    – Aberdeen Central

    Bus:
    Union Square, Aberdeen to Braemar Stagecoach
    Via Banchory and Ballater

    Timetable

  • The nearest airports are Aberdeen (1 hour 15 minutes), Dundee (1 hour 25 minutes), Edinburgh (2 hours) and Inverness (1 hour 55 minutes). Transfers can be arranged, please contact Reception.

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The Fife Arms sauna located on the ground floor of the Albamhor Treatment Rooms

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