Ghillie/Estate Worker & Housekeeper Couple - Ref 1516 Date: May 5, 2025

Ghillie/Estate Worker & Housekeeper Couple required for Barrisdale Estate.

Barrisdale Estate, a beautiful remote family-run estate on the West Coast of Scotland, is seeking a motivated, self-reliant, versatile and fit couple to join the team on a full-time basis.

Barrisdale is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and extremely remote with access by private boat, 4.5 miles down Loch Hourn from Kinloch Hourn ( 23 miles down a single track road). The Estate is 14,500 acres of remote wilderness with stalking, a small flock of sheep, forestry schemes, a lodge, rental properties and an informal campsite. There is an excellent off grid power system and fast reliable communication systems.

The ghillie / estate worker will be working with the head stalker / estate manager to assist with deer extraction and other land management activities, boat runs, path work, property maintenance, grass cutting/gardening, machinery upkeep, and a variety of other jobs that need to be carried out throughout the year.

The housekeeper will help develop the rental business, organise the online bookings, manage and clean the rental properties, act as housekeeper for the lodge to include cleaning, laundry and ensuring sufficient food stocks are maintained and could, optionally, also cook.

Accommodation is provided in a newly appointed flat which sits in the heart of the Estate. A competitive remuneration package will be agreed. Must have UK right-to-work as well as boating experience (a powerboat 2 ticket would be preferred as would be a quad bike ticket) and a valid driving licence.

Good references are essential.

Starting date: July 1st, 2025

Please send a joint application (CVs, references, and a cover letter) to Sief Andriopoulos at sief@barrisdaleestate.combefore June 1st, 2025.