The Fife Arms

The Clunie Dining Room Under the guidance of Head Chef Magnus Burstedt, The Clunie Dining Room celebrates the best of Scottish produce and ingredients. The interior has been transformed by Argentinian artist Guillermo Kuitca, whose Clunie River Mural in a distinctive cubistoid style reconciles abstraction with figuration. Kuitca created this work in residence in Braemar, responding to the hotel and its dramatic location in the Cairngorms. The restaurant welcomes both hotel guests and non-residents.The Flying Stag The public bar at The Fife Arms, now known as The Flying Stag, remains the social centre of Braemar. With a vibrant atmosphere, lively conversation, and live entertainment, it brings together locals and visitors alike. The bar serves local beers, Scottish whiskies, spirits, and a menu of bar snacks and hearty Scottish dishes. The bar’s namesake artwork was created by James Prosek, depicting a hybrid animal combining the wings of a ptarmigan with the body of a stag, reflecting the Cairngorms landscape.The Drawing Room A blend of art and history, The Drawing Room features walls covered in The Fife Arms tartan, richly furnished with Scottish art and antiques. Guests can relax over coffee, afternoon tea, or cocktails. The ceiling, commissioned from Chinese artist Zhang Enli, presents Ancient Quartz, inspired by the cross-sections of Scottish agates, creating an immersive environment full of colour and texture.Elsa’s Bar Elsa’s Bar brings Art Deco glamour to the Highlands, inspired by fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli’s love of shocking pink and witty “bon mots.” This intimate bar offers champagne, handcrafted cocktails, and a showcase of Scottish spirits, making it perfect for a pre-dinner aperitif or late-night digestif.Accommodation Feeling more like a private country house than a hotel, The Fife Arms has 46 individually decorated guest rooms and suites. Each room type reflects local history, culture, or nature:Royal Suites: Luxurious accommodations inspired by Braemar’s historic visitors, featuring a separate sitting room, freestanding copper bath, rain shower, and stunning landscape views.Victoriana Suites: Reflecting the hotel’s 19th-century coaching inn heritage, richly decorated with period furnishings and artwork.Scottish Culture Rooms: Inspired by Scotland’s leading figures in literature, science, and the arts.Nature & Poetry Rooms: Featuring artwork and objects from natural materials like heather, horn, and tweed, with wooden headboards carved with words by Scottish poet Alec Finlay.Croft Rooms: Cosy rooms inspired by traditional Scottish croft houses, with hand-painted cabin beds and views over the surrounding landscape.Artist’s Studio: A unique one-off accommodation with inspiring views of the Cairngorms.Private and Event SpacesBrae Room: Equipped for presentations or screenings, accommodating up to 30 guests in theatre or boardroom style.The Fire Room: Seats up to 12 for private dining or meetings beside an impressive fireplace and stainless-steel chandelier by Indian artist Subodh Gupta.The Fog House: Overlooks the internal courtyard, surrounded by locally sourced traditional Scottish knobbly posts.