Approval has been granted for a hotel refurbishment project in Cairngorms National Park.

The historic Braemar's Fife Arms Hotel is set to undergo a 'major' upgrade after securing planning permission from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) on Friday, 19 February.

Owners Highlands Hospitality (HHL) are seeking to remodel and refurbish the B-listed building.

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Major internal and external alterations will take place, along with the demolition of 20th century extensions and the addition of a heather roofed courtyard.

Edward Workman, CEO of HHL, said: "This is an exciting moment for Highlands Hospitality, The Fife Arms and the village of Braemar.

"The much needed renovations will start immediately and we have confidence that the transformation of this beautiful and historic hotel will bring huge benefit and opportunity to the local community, attract visitors from all over the world, and safeguard the Grade-B listed building for future generations."

The newly refurbished Fife Arms will re-open in early 2018.

(LM/MH)