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A True Scottish Highland Experience 🏰

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The experience

Come and live in one of the most beautiful areas on the West Coast of Scotland. We are based in Torridon.Our historic estate house is looking for passionate individuals to help with a variety of tasks, including:
- Gardening & DIY projects -Maintenance & estate work -Helping around the house (B&B, general support, and helping us to build the new community of creative/artistic nomads.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner German

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Torridon House is transforming into a small creative hub in the Highlands — a place where artists, makers, and purpose-driven travelers come to disconnect, create, and help us build the next chapter of this historic estate.

Now we are looking for travelers that can help us with:

- Repair and maintenance projects around the estate.
- Small construction or woodwork tasks.
- General property organization.
- Housekeeping support for the B&B

We welcome all types of creatives (musicians, writers, artists, photographers, designers), as well as people with skills in digital marketing, content creation, or community building who want to help us promote the project and grow our network.

In exchange for about 25 hours/week, volunteers join a diverse, international team, enjoy shared meals, and get time to work on their own projects while living in one of the most beautiful and peaceful landscapes in Scotland.

If you’re looking for a meaningful winter experience — part creativity, part hands-on work, part community — Torridon is the place.

Activities & Shift

At Torridon Estate, volunteers help with a mix of daily tasks that keep the house running and support our transition into a small creative hub in the Highlands. Activities can include housekeeping, laundry, cottages, general maintenance, and occasional special projects depending on the needs of the week.

Shifts usually follow a simple structure (breakfast, daytime shifts, or project-based tasks), but we always keep things flexible so everyone can enjoy their time here, learn new skills, and contribute in a way that feels fair and balanced.

Our goal is to make this a meaningful winter experience where we all work together, support each other, and help shape the new vision of Torridon.

Rules

Empathy & Balance: We maintain a fair exchange. We give our best to you, and we expect a professional, proactive attitude in return.

Team First: We are a multicultural crew. Being a "good teammate" means being reliable and willing to help others, even if the task is outside your main creative role.

Communication: All daily tasks are managed via WhatsApp. Checking the "Daily Ops" message is mandatory.

Respect the Space: We live in a historic estate and a family home. Cleanliness in common areas and respect for the private family wings are non-negotiable.

Proactive Spirit: Don't just wait for instructions. If you see something that needs fixing or a design that could be better—take the lead!