Visitor Services

Your role of steward will be a part year permanent position up until 30th September. The likely start date for this role is mid March 2026.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get an insight 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 Tantallon Castle during the season.

Tantallon Castle is a dramatic cliff-top fortress, with a significant history, varied wildlife and extensive views. As a steward, you are key to enhancing the visitor experience by engaging with visitors about all aspects of the site.

Your role of steward will be a Part Year Permanent position up until 30th September 2026. The likely start date for this role is mid March 2026.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get an insight 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 Dirleton Castle during the season.

Dirleton Castle is one of Scotland’s oldest surviving strongholds. As well as exploring the significant history, visitors are invited to enjoy the beautiful gardens and herbaceous borders. As a steward, you are key to enhancing that experience by engaging with visitors about all aspects of the site.

Your role of steward will be a fixed term position up until 30th September 2026. The likely start date for this role is in March 2026.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get an insight 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 Cairnpapple during the season.

Cairnpapple Hill is one of the best known prehistoric sites on mainland Scotland. As well as exploring the significant history, visitors are invited to take in the stunning views across the Forth Valley and beyond. As a steward, you are key to enhancing that experience by engaging with visitors about all aspects of the site.

Your role of Seasonal Steward/Groundskeeper will be a fixed term position up until 30 September 2026. The likely start date for this role is in April 2026.

Are you looking for a seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll have a fantastic opportunity to help shape our biodiversity strategy through your existing knowledge of landscape management, bringing practical skills and your initiative to enhance ecological benefits.

You will be part of the team looking after Dryburgh Abbey and join the existing staff in welcoming and interacting with visitors.

Due to its rural setting Dryburgh Abbey has arguably the most important biodiversity role among the HES sites in the region. In combination with the monument itself and its important historical aspects, the arboretum and wildflower areas create a unique visitor experience.

Your role of Seasonal Steward will be a part year permanent position up until 30 September 2026. The likely start date for this role is in April 2026. We currently have two positions available. One covering Thursday to Saturday and the other Friday to Sunday. Please indicate in your covering letter which you are interested in or if you have a preference.

Are you looking for a seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get an insight 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 Melrose Abbey during the season.
You will be part of a highly motivated team looking after Melrose Abbey. Your role will be team based, but you will also need to complete individual tasks, with the post involving both indoor and outdoor work.

Melrose Abbey is a key landmark in the Scottish Borders. Founded in 1136 as a Cistercian monastery, it is a prime example of Gothic architecture and is particularly renowned for its elaborate stone carvings. It is also the resting place for Robert the Bruce’s heart.

Your role of Seasonal Steward will be a part year permanent position up until 30 September 2026. The likely start date for this role will be April 2026.

Are you looking for a seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll gain valuable experience in the tourism industry as you help to 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 Jedburgh Abbey during the season.

You will be part of the team looking after Jedburgh Abbey and join the existing staff in welcoming and interacting with visitors.

One of the four great Abbeys established in the Scottish Borders in the 1100s, Jedburgh Abbey is famous for its beautiful romanesque/gothic architecture.

Your role of Seasonal Steward will be a part year permanent position up until 30 September 2026. The likely start date for this role is in April 2026.

Are you looking for a seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get an insight 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 Hermitage Castle during the season.
You will be part of the team looking after Hermitage Castle. You will be self-directed and independent while interacting with the visitors to the castle.

Hermitage Castle is a gateway into the Scottish Borders and has a rich, colourful history, tying into Mary, Queen of Scots and many characters of renown.

Your role of Seasonal Steward will be a fixed term position up until 30 September 2026. The likely start date for this role is in April 2026.

Are you looking for a seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll gain valuable experience in the tourism industry as you help to 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 Dryburgh Abbey during the season.

You will be part of the team looking after Dryburgh Abbey and join the existing staff in welcoming and interacting with visitors.

Due to its rural setting Dryburgh Abbey has arguably the most important biodiversity role among the HES sites in the region. In combination with the monument itself and its important historical aspects, the arboretum and wildflower areas create a unique visitor experience.

Your role of Seasonal Steward will be a part year permanent position up until 30 September 2026. The likely start date for this role is April 2026.

Are you looking for a seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get an insight 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 Smailholm Tower during the season.
You will be part of the team looking after Smailholm Tower. You will be self-directed and independent while interacting with the visitors to the tower.

Smailholm is historically significant for its connections to Border Reivers and Sir Walter Scott. The site is also architecturally significant, being one of the best examples of keep towers surviving.

Your role of Seasonal Assistant Ranger will be a seasonal position up until September 2026. The likely start date for this role is April 2026.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get an insight 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 Holyrood Park or Linlithgow Peel during the season.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get an insight 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 Edinburgh Castle during the season. We have 9 positions available with varying contract types:

4 positions available from April – September 2026

1 position available from May – September 2026

4 positions available from May-October 2026

You will be responsible for delivering the highest standard of visitor experience across all areas of Edinburgh Castle, working in one of the three retail gift shops. By engaging with visitors you will proactively sell a wide range of retail products focusing on a strong message of ‘Made in Scotland’.