Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Working on wildlife reserves and undertaking historic property maintenance & restoration
My next destination:
Portugal - from Apr 2026 until May 2026 View all
Description
Generally being outdoors and in nature either whilst working or for pleasure
Interests
Charity work
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
Culture
Events & social
Plant care
Languages
Music
History
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Books
Architecture
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Nature
Camping
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Gaelic (Scottish): Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
When I was a child my mother sang to me in Scots Gaelic, so now in middle age I really regret not taking the opportunity to learn it when I had the chance. However, now that I have the time, learning the language also establishes another connection with her. Also, a very good friend of mine is Portuguese and has recently become my personal, and very patient, tutor!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Teaching
More details about your skills
My employment background is in field archaeology, so generally speaking this has involved working outdoors in all weather conditions. Specifically though, I have very much enjoyed the community engagement side of this work, especially the experiences had whilst leading site tours for clients and the general public, and also helping to host re-enactment groups on various archaeological and historic sites.
Outside of work, I have previously undertaken personal volunteering activities which have involved general groundskeeping and maintenance mainly on local nature reserves and SSSI sites. Activities undertaken have mainly been landscaping, path laying, woodland clearance, coppicing, crop planting/weeding/harvesting, watercourse clearing/de-silting, dry-stone walling and also stonework consolidation/mortar re-pointing.
Finally, and most recently, a friend of mine has taken on a property which has required a great deal modernising and decorating. My input with the project has mainly involved plastering, sanding, painting and tiling. The completion of these tasks has been very personally rewarding, in that my efforts have often also provided motivation and focus, qualities which have been really appreciated by my friend!
Age
54
What else ...
I have always been comfortable and happy being in my own company, especially enjoying walking, hiking and camping. I also enjoy reading, in particular subjects regarding history, folklore and aspects of other cultures. However, I have come to realise the importance of expanding my social network, so recently I have joined a group who arrange a range of social outdoor activities and have also enrolled on a beginners archery course. In addition to these, it is also hoped that becoming a 'workawayer' will further encourage me to become a more sociable and group-orientated person.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
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He is incredibly driven and persistent, never backing down in the face of difficult or demanding work. Always positive, proactive, and full of energy, he brings a great… read more
Upon my arrival the 'house rules' were outlined, basically keep communal areas as clean and tidy as they were when you arrived. The completed parts of the house are lovely; rustic in style with wooden flooring, high… read more
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He is incredibly driven and persistent, never backing down in the face of difficult or demanding work. Always positive, proactive, and full of energy, he brings a great… read more
Upon my arrival the 'house rules' were outlined, basically keep communal areas as clean and tidy as they were when you arrived. The completed parts of the house are lovely; rustic in style with wooden flooring, high… read more
