From Issue Five of Hidden Scotland Magazine

The Whisky Queen of the Cairngorms - Katy Fennema

Katy Fennema, whisky ambassador at the Fife Arms in Braemar.

Words by Laura Anne Brown · Photographs by The Fife Arms & Simon Hird

Printed in Issue Five of Hidden Scotland Magazine, Autumn and Winter 2022–23.

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The Whisky Queen

The call of the wild, and of whisky, can bring you home. Meet Katy Fennema. To guests at the Fife Arms - the acclaimed art hotel in Braemar - Katy’s known as their Whisky Ambassador. But just like the spirits she shares during tastings, there are stories to uncover. As autumn comes to the Cairngorms, Katy tells us about her varied career, working at the magical Fife Arms, and what it’s like sharing her love of the national park, and the national drink, with visitors.

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Next in Issue FiveThe Isle of Skye - Discovering the Nooks & CranniesCome for the scenery, which ranges from the dramatic, peak-clustered shorelines of the north to the imposing Cuillin Hills of the south. Come for the world-class walking, the vivid history, the dynamic arts and crafts scene, the luxurious lodges and B&Bs, and the diverse wildlife. Come for the visceral thrill of feeling the wind in your hair, the rocks under your feet and the sound of the sea in your ears. This is Skye, and you need to see it for yourself.Read on

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