who married into Braemar's Farquharson clan.)
Topping the list of qualities distinguishing the Fife Arms from other five-star countryside estates are the guest rooms. Ranging from grand Victoriana suites to smaller 'croft rooms' , each room is an experience adorned in historically accurate touches and objects. Expect to sleep like royalty—literally. The mattresses at the hotel are fashioned by Glencraft, who has been making mattresses for the royal family for decades.
, but the guides do a fabulous job at explaining the history of Balmoral and bringing to life key details one would otherwise miss.Princess Diana and Prince Charles on grounds of Balmoral Palace by the River Dee during their 1981 honeymoon.Scotland is famous for its whiskey production, and this distillery happens to produce Prince Charles' favorite single malt. The site offers six different types of tours—and each has a whiskey sampling included.