Yurt campsite and farm on the Black Isle (near Inverness) Scotland

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  Description

  We are in a stunning location overlooking the Moray Firth on the peninsular just north of Inverness called the Black Isle. Here we run a Yurt campsite and farm. We have 8 yurts that are open between March and November for guests to stay. All the Yurts are individual and hand made on site. The farm comprises 80 acres of grazing, native woodland cliffs and shore line. We have a flock of 100 sheep, plus their lambs, chickens, 2 pigs, 8 Highland Cows, 2 horses, a pony and 3 dogs.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Workawayers will have the opportunity to stay in the highlands of Scotland. Meeting local people, eating food from the area as well as gaining a greater understanding of the area that you would never achieve by simply staying in a backpackers or passing through as a 'tourist'. We have travelled a lot ourselves and have used similar organisations to work and travel in different countries. Now we have our own place it is great to be the host and get to meet people from all over the world, share stories and experiences as well as learn skills from one another.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the UK minimum hourly wage for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided inline with UK guidance. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  **** Looking for a workaway who can stay for the 2024 season, from April until the end of October.
  
  
  Looking for a hard working individual or couple to join our team as members of staff. Help needed in the day to day running of our Yurt campsite. Responsibilities include welcoming yurt guests ( a good level of English required for this), cleaning and preparing yurts and bathrooms. General maintenance, around the campsite, grass cutting etc. Help around the farm when the yurts are less busy. Applicant must be physically fit, hard working and responsible with high cleaning standards. Some evening and weekend work is required.
  
  Strimming and grass cutting around he site and chopping wood are common tasks.
  
  There are a series of foot paths on the farm that are popular with locals as well as tourists, keeping these paths clear as well as improving them is another job that is on going.
  
  Help with feeding farm animals and looking after dogs and sole charge of campsite if I am away.
  
  We are looking for hard working enthusiastic people that are happy to work in a group but also can be left to get on with jobs alone. Being responsible, having good problem solving skills and attention to detail are important qualities. Being flexible about the types you do is important and also having a good level of fitness. The farm is on a hill which means a fair amount of walking up and down plus a lot of the jobs are physical!
  
  This is a paid position. National living wage will be paid for hours worked. We are potentially offering 1 full time position or 2 part time positions depending on the applications.
  
  In the past couple of years we have had a couple or 2 friends staying. One is offered full time work and the other is offered accommodation and the opportunity to work locally plus some hours during the busy period at the campsite. There are a variety of cafes and restaurants locally always looking for staff during the summer season.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  A self contained cabin or an off grid yurt. Both have a fantastic view! The yurt has a basic kitchen and a compost toilet close by. Shower and washing machine is at the facilities building.

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  What else ...

  In your spare time there is lots to see and do in the local area. Spending time at the beach and swimming in the sea for the brave! We have bicycles for exploring the Black Isle. There are lots of walks locally and plenty of wild life from dolphins, seals and otters to deer, badgers and birds of prey.
  
  There is also access to mountain bike tracks right next to the farm. For experienced horse riders there may be the chance of some riding on our horses. For those inexperienced there is a local horse riding centre that takes rides out and explore the local countryside. We are about 5 miles from the nearest village where there are a variety of small shops, restaurants and pubs. If you have your own transport that would be an advantage but otherwise you can walk, bike, or hitch to the nearest village where there is a public bus that takes you to Inverness. We will also help out where possible to give you lifts.
  
  There will be the opportunity to join up on trips and outings we may organise and there may also be occasions where we are away and you could be asked to look after the farm. From the Black Isle there is good access to the rest of the Highlands and Islands where there is fantastic scenery and lots of history to explore.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Broadband available at the campsite office. Otherwise there is good 4g coverage across the farm.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Workawayers with there own camper vans are welcome. Access to toilets, showers and washing facilities provided.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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