Steward - Huntingtower Hub

Historic Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A national heritage organization in Scotland is seeking seasonal staff to engage visitors with Scotland's rich history at various historical sites. The role involves leading tours and sharing fascinating stories from the past at locations like Huntingtower Castle and Balvaird Castle. Candidates will gain valuable experience in the tourism industry while forming connections with both local and international visitors. The job offers a unique opportunity to be part of Scotland’s heritage during the 2026 season.

Responsibilities

• Lead tours at various historical sites.
• Engage with visitors to share Scotland's history.
• Support tours at Balvaird Castle during the season.

Job description

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 Huntingtower Castle, Elcho Castle, St Serf’s Church in Dunning and Balvaird Castle during the 2026 season.

Each of the properties you will work at have their own unique selling points, providing a varied working life. Huntingtower has interesting stories and a superb painted ceiling, Elcho a bountiful orchard and fine plasterwork, and St Serfs Church, located within the heart of the community of Dunning, features the ornate, 2.5m high free-standing Pictish Dupplin Cross. In season 2026 we hope to lead tours at Balvaird Castle for the first time in many years, and you may be asked to support this. Balvaird is a key location in the Outlander prequel, Blood of our Blood.

Reporting to the Monument Manager, the team sits within the Mid District of Central Regions Visitor and Community (V&C) Team (in the Operations Directorate). The district is comprised of twenty-six monuments, ten of which are staffed. Other staffed properties within the District include Castle Campbell, Doune Castle, Dunblane Cathedral, Inchmahome Priory, Lochleven Castle, Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum and Stanley Mills.