Fodor's Expert Review The Fife Arms

This opulently quirky, art-filled boutique hotel is a much-needed addition to Braemar's rather thin lodging portfolio. Each room is an art installation in its own right, melding dreamy fantasy themes with heritage elements—think tweed, tartan, velvet, polished mahogany, and four-poster beds. Wood-fired cuisine in the Clunie Dining Room, malt whiskies and craft ales in the Flying Stag bar, and smart drinks in Elsa's cocktail bar add to the elegant mix.