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
Tickets are free of charge and available HERE

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
Tickets are free of charge and available HERE

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.
Tickets are free of charge and available HERE

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
Tickets are free of charge and available HERE

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

16 December – Illustrated Christmas Crafts, 2 – 5pm
Fun Christmas crafts with artist and illustrator Gabi Reith of Small Stories
Tickets are free of charge and available HERE

17 December – Calligraphy Workshop, 2 – 5pm
Have fun experimenting with festive handwriting techniques in this drop-in calligraphy workshop with Mel Shand
Tickets are free of charge and available HERE

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

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
Tickets are free of charge and available HERE

21 December – Festive Storytelling, 3 – 5pm
Festive tales for all the family with Diana Peers of Grampian Association of Storytellers
Tickets are free of charge and available HERE

22 December – Festive Storytelling, 3 – 5pm
Festive tales for all the family with Maggie Fraser of Grampian Association of Storytellers
SOLD OUT

23 December – Reindeer Parade, 3 – 5pm
A magical parade of Christmas reindeer arrives in Braemar – come and meet them at The Fife Arms!
SOLD OUT

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