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Your role of Castle Guide with Historic Environment Scotland will be a fixed term appointment up until 31 March 2026. The likely start date for this role is in April 2024.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get a unique view into Scotland’s rich history and gain valuable experience in the tourism industry and help bring Scotland’s dramatic history to life for our visitors from across the world. Explore the fascinating stories from Scotland’s past and share your passion with international and local visitors who come to Stirling Castle during the season.

Our castle guides are the connection between the monument’s history, the visitor and the monuments future. We educate and provide information to enhance the visitors experience, helping them to make the most of their visit to the castle.

Stirling Castle was the ‘key to the kingdom.’ Likened to a ‘huge brooch’ that clasps the Highlands to the Lowlands. Stirling Castle is steeped in history having served as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress. With links to the turbulent lives of William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. It’s the historical past of the site that makes it an interesting and exciting place to work.

Peaking as the preferred royal residence during 1500s, the Great Hall is the largest banqueting hall ever built and today still host spectacular events.

Stirling Castle still has a strong military connection, with the former headquarters for the Argyll Sutherland Highlands now the regimental museum housed in the King’s Old Building. Due to this connection various military parades and gun salutes take place on selected dates within the castle calendar, assisted by castle staff, this can make each day different.

Application Deadline: Wednesday 15/01/2025