Braemar Creative Community Fund

“The first law of ecology is that everything is connected to everything else.”

Nan Shepherd, author of The Living Mountain

The village of Braemar is an extraordinary place; a remote yet vibrant community of 450 residents that sustains its cultural life through the collective efforts of many local volunteers who run and care for the village’s cultural spaces – whether that be a castle, arts centre or a community hall – and host its many festivals, societies and clubs.

Our local people and places are deeply intertwined and provide the foundation of Braemar’s unique creative ecology. The Fife Arms is proud to be part of this community and its creativity, and to continue the historic tradition of welcoming visitors from across the globe to experience the vibrant culture of the Scottish Highlands, originated by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the 1800s when they made nearby Balmoral Castle their family home.

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were both great champions and patrons of the arts, a tradition that has continued throughout all generations of the British Royal Family to the present day.

Despite its diversity, Braemar’s creative ecology is fragile and will only survive for future generations of visitors and residents with the support of a new international ‘family’ who equally value the arts and the special cultural experiences that our local community and dedicated volunteers provide.

As part of a wider package of community support, the Fife Arms has proudly established the Braemar Creative Community Fund, a donations-based programme designed to sustain local charitable cultural organisations such as St Margaret’s and Braemar Castle, the proceeds of which will be distributed annually.

All Fife Arms’ guests are invited to become members of our extended cultural family by donating £5 as part of your stay with us towards supporting the Braemar Creative Community Fund and helping to sustain the future of Braemar’s creative ecology.

Braemar Creative Community Fund donations will be automatically added to your bill but can be removed upon request at Reception on check-out. Should you wish to increase your donation and enhance your support, our Reception team will be delighted to arrange this.

Thank you for supporting and sustaining the arts and cultural activity in Braemar for future generation