at The Fife Arms

‘Now, the tree is decorated with bright merriment, and song, and dance, and cheerfulness.’ – Charles Dickens

Join us as we celebrate Christmas throughout December with a festive activity, workshop or talk for each of the 25 days of advent.

1 December – A Victorian Christmas: Talk, 2.30 – 4pm
Historian Maureen Kelly shares the fascinating traditions of a Victorian Christmas

2 December – Paper Decorations, 2 – 5pm
A drop-in workshop making unique handmade cards and designer paper decorations with Tracey Johnston from Claremont Studio

3 December – Festive Food Masterclass, 12.30 – 1.30pm
A masterclass with Executive Chef Tim Kensett on preparing the perfect Christmas turkey

4 December – Calligraphy Workshop, 2 – 5pm
Have fun experimenting with festive handwriting techniques in this drop-in calligraphy workshop with Mel Shand

5 December – Woven Decoration Workshop, 11am – 2pm
A drop-in workshop to create wonderful woven decorations using simple weaving and wrapping techniques with Stephanie Fradette

6 December – The Banchory Bangle, 3pm
Meet master jeweller Malcolm Appleby, who designed the famous Banchory Bangle, for a special Q&A before the grand charity prize draw for the Banchory Bangle at 4.15pm.

7 December – Festive Star Workshop, 11am – 1pm
Create your own rustic and natural twig star with Basketmaker Helen Jackson

8 December – Festive Cocktail Masterclass, 4 – 5pm
Learn to craft the perfect cocktail in the art deco glamour of Elsa’s bar

9 December – Art Tour, 11am – 12noon
A guided tour focusing on some fo the key Victorian artworks in The Fife Arms as part of the hotel’s stunning refurbishment

10 December – Festive Food Masterclass, 12.30 – 1.30pm
A masterclass with Executive Chef Tim Kensett on preparing the perfect Christmas accompaniments

11 December – Gingerbread Decorating, 2 – 5pm
Come show off your icing skills and help decorate some festive gingerbread figures

12 December – Woven Decoration Workshop, 11am – 2pm
A drop-in workshop to create wonderful woven decorations using simple weaving and wrapping techniques with Stephanie Fradette

13 December – Christmas Card Workshop, 11am – 2pm
Create stylish Christmas cards and wrap using hand-printing techniques and natural foliage with Laura Bremner from Juniper Press.

14 December – Art Tour, 11am – 12noon
A guided tour focusing on some fo the key Victorian artworks in The Fife Arms as part of the hotel’s stunning refurbishment

15 December – Festive Family Film, 3pm
Take your seat and grab some popcorn for the Christmas classic, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life‘.

16 December – Illustrated Christmas Crafts, 2 – 5pm
Fun Christmas crafts with artist and illustrator Gabi Reith of Small Stories

17 December – Calligraphy Workshop, 2 – 5pm
Have fun experimenting with festive handwriting techniques in this drop-in calligraphy workshop with Mel Shand

18 December – Christmas Wreath Workshop, 10am – 1pm
Try your hand at making Christmas wreaths and posies with florist Chloe McIntrye
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19 December – Christmas Wreath Workshop, 10am – 1pm
Try your hand at making Christmas wreaths and posies with florist Chloe McIntrye
SOLD OUT

20 December – Festive Storytelling, 3 – 5pm
Festive tales for all the family with Jackie Ross of Grampian Association of Storytellers

21 December – Festive Storytelling, 3 – 5pm
Festive tales for all the family with Diana Peers of Grampian Association of Storytellers

22 December – Festive Storytelling, 3 – 5pm
Festive tales for all the family with Maggie Fraser of Grampian Association of Storytellers
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23 December – Reindeer Parade, 3 – 5pm
A magical parade of Christmas reindeer arrives in Braemar – come and meet them at The Fife Arms!
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24 December – Christmas Decoration Workshop, 3 – 5pm
Create stylish Christmas decorations using natural materials in this drop-in workshop with Laura Bremner from Juniper Press.
SOLD OUT