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Invercauld Arms, Braemar

I don’t recall seeing anything about this on here but I believe The Invercauld Arms in Braemar has been sold, closed and is awaiting refurbishment. Some suggest that it has been bought by the new owners of the Fife Arms which is also closed at present but is advertising for staff. The Fife will apparently have a bar called ‘The Flying Stag’. It all looks rather grand (and expensive) on their website 😳

Wondering if this will impact on next year’s Challenge.

Re: Invercauld Arms, Braemar

A useful "heads up" Paul. The shabby old Invercauld Arms has indeed been bought by Iwan and Manuela Wirth, owners of the Fife. Another major project for them on top of the millions they've poured into the Fife.

Currently the Invercauld is closed, but the bar is still open from 4pm to 11pm. However this may change once the Fife is up & running next month, so keep an eye on the Invercauld Arms Facebook Page

As for the Fife, you can book rooms in May from around £150 (up to £700 if you're doing it in style). And you are correct - the new public bar will be the Flying Stag - more info HERE. 120 whiskies and real ales :+1: which sounds good to me.

They say the Flying Stag will be a place where residents and visitors will "rub shoulders". I wonder if anyone has warned them about the onslaught of thirsty and possibly smelly challengers in May? If I'd paid £700 for a room I certainly wouldn't want to be rubbing shoulders with the likes of me! :joy:

Re: Invercauld Arms, Braemar

Indeed, Phil 😄 Thanks for the links. I’ll watch this development with interest. I’ve had some excellent days and nights in Braemar over the years, as you have, and hope they’ll continue.

Re: Invercauld Arms, Braemar

There is also going to be a new proper pub, rather than a hotel bar, opening in Braemar. It's near the Hungry Highlander and I think it should be open by May.

Ian C.

Re: Invercauld Arms, Braemar

"As for the Fife, you can book rooms in May from around £150 (up to £700 if you're doing it in style)."

I wonder how many Challengers you could fit into a £700 room? :smiling_imp:

Re: Invercauld Arms, Braemar

I imagine quite a few if they were hanging from the ceiling . . .

Re: Invercauld Arms, Braemar

Well £150 is not that bad really if its 10 to a room as it used to be ????:joy:

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terry
Well £150 is not that bad really if its 10 to a room as it used to be ????:joy:
Such were the days!
And residence buying drinks late into the night!