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Actuellement, je suis
à la maison
Les activités qui m'intéressent :
Staying with a host until mid august. After this, I was hoping to do some hiking and trekking around triglav national park. Thought it would be good to try ascending some peaks. Hmu if interested:)
Ma prochaine destination :
Inverness, United Kingdom - du Sep 2022 au Déc 2023 Voir tout
Description
Hey, I'm Ruaridh
I'm a Scottish forestry student/artist looking to travel and meet new people :)
I'm hoping of travelling Slovenia during August and doing some hiking in triglav national park. If anyone is interested in joining me then hmu! :)
I grew up in the Scottish highlands, so love being in the outdoors. I really love walking, running, cycling, and being more in touch with nature.
I have visited around 10 workaways so far around Europe and have some basic knowledge of horticulture, woodworking, and living on permaculture farms. I also have some experience using a chainsaw and felling trees if this is useful to you at all.
I am quite a diligent person and like working hard just as much as relaxing, but my main reason for being here is to learn new skills, gain experience and expertise from other people while travelling!
Don't hesitate to contact me if i might be of use on your project :)
Centres d’intérêt
MontagneNatureCampingAuto-stopFitnessActivités en plein airRandonnéeFermeJardinageMenuiserieDev. durableArt et designDessin et peintureÉcritureLivresCuisine et alimentationSoin des plantes
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Accueil / tourisme
Travail associatif
Langues
J'ai des connaissances :
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Entretien général
Aider dans une ferme
Éco-projets
Aider à la maison
S’occuper des animaux
Aide informatique / Internet
Je peux apprendre aux autres :
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Projets artistiques
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
Decorative Art, mosaic, painting, sculpture,
Chopping wood, gardening, some basic carpentry and construction and also cooking (sometimes well sometimes not so well).
Âge
26
Informations complémentaires
Fumeur
Permis de conduire
Allergies
Régime alimentaire spécial
No
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11.09.2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Come and join the renovation ...) pour le workawayer ()
We were keen to invite Ruaridh to our property as we have lots of untamed forest! It was wonderful to discover that he not only had forestry skills, but would apply his natural craftsmanship to all that he did. He helped Will construct 2 beautiful oak doors, removed some dodgy dead trees, and prepared and stacked our firewood pile...among many… read more
(Excellent
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06.09.2022
Will and Karah were the loveliest hosts; always dedicated to making volunteers feel at home, and creating a warm atmosphere.
While staying with them I carried out a whole range of different tasks from helping Will construct a bespoke oak door, felling dangerous trees and chopping firewood for their winter stays.
Will was really good at… read more
While staying with them I carried out a whole range of different tasks from helping Will construct a bespoke oak door, felling dangerous trees and chopping firewood for their winter stays.
Will was really good at… read more
(Excellent
)
06.09.2022
Rob and Barbara were really excellent hosts. My stay with them was shorter than normal, just over a week, but I had a really good time volunteering on their property! Bramble bashers unite!
Much of the work involved clearing brambles from the land with scythe to make way for a mixed orchard/grazing habitat (physical but rewarding).
We also… read more
Much of the work involved clearing brambles from the land with scythe to make way for a mixed orchard/grazing habitat (physical but rewarding).
We also… read more
(Excellent
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29.07.2020
(Join our family and learn to ...)
I had a lovely and relaxed two weeks staying in Chris and Anna's bothy while helping hem out with odd jobs in the garden.
This is a very peaceful and quiet place, and I loved waking to the sound of waves every morning.
The work itself wasn't too hard, we had frequent coffee breaks, but there was also enough variety of tasks to keep things… read more
This is a very peaceful and quiet place, and I loved waking to the sound of waves every morning.
The work itself wasn't too hard, we had frequent coffee breaks, but there was also enough variety of tasks to keep things… read more
(Excellent
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29.07.2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Ruaridh stayed with us in the north west highlands of Scotland for 2 weeks in July 20 and quite honestly we couldn't fault him if we tried! He was most willing and able to help us all the time, he was enthusiastic and got on with jobs quite happily on his own and only needed to be shown a task once if at all. During his stay he did a wide variety… read more
(Excellent
)
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11.09.2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Come and join the renovation ...) pour le workawayer ()
We were keen to invite Ruaridh to our property as we have lots of untamed forest! It was wonderful to discover that he not only had forestry skills, but would apply his natural craftsmanship to all that he did. He helped Will construct 2 beautiful oak doors, removed some dodgy dead trees, and prepared and stacked our firewood pile...among many… read more
(Excellent
)
06.09.2022
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Come and join the renovation ...)
Will and Karah were the loveliest hosts; always dedicated to making volunteers feel at home, and creating a warm atmosphere.
While staying with them I carried out a whole range of different tasks from helping Will construct a bespoke oak door, felling dangerous trees and chopping firewood for their winter stays.
Will was really good at… read more
While staying with them I carried out a whole range of different tasks from helping Will construct a bespoke oak door, felling dangerous trees and chopping firewood for their winter stays.
Will was really good at… read more
(Excellent
)
06.09.2022
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help with our permaculture ...)
Rob and Barbara were really excellent hosts. My stay with them was shorter than normal, just over a week, but I had a really good time volunteering on their property! Bramble bashers unite!
Much of the work involved clearing brambles from the land with scythe to make way for a mixed orchard/grazing habitat (physical but rewarding).
We also… read more
Much of the work involved clearing brambles from the land with scythe to make way for a mixed orchard/grazing habitat (physical but rewarding).
We also… read more
(Excellent
)
29.07.2020
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Join our family and learn to ...)
I had a lovely and relaxed two weeks staying in Chris and Anna's bothy while helping hem out with odd jobs in the garden.
This is a very peaceful and quiet place, and I loved waking to the sound of waves every morning.
The work itself wasn't too hard, we had frequent coffee breaks, but there was also enough variety of tasks to keep things… read more
This is a very peaceful and quiet place, and I loved waking to the sound of waves every morning.
The work itself wasn't too hard, we had frequent coffee breaks, but there was also enough variety of tasks to keep things… read more
(Excellent
)
29.07.2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Ruaridh stayed with us in the north west highlands of Scotland for 2 weeks in July 20 and quite honestly we couldn't fault him if we tried! He was most willing and able to help us all the time, he was enthusiastic and got on with jobs quite happily on his own and only needed to be shown a task once if at all. During his stay he did a wide variety… read more
(Excellent
)
30.06.2020
Laissé par l'hôte (Help with garden & natural ...) pour le workawayer ()
Ruaridh was the first workawayer volunteer in my farm and after the COVID19 quarantine seemed as a gift for me..
He was shy in the beginning but very soon we found our way of communication. I admired his confidence in the mountain paths, going everywhere around without knowing the paths. In the farmwork he learned fast and he took initiative when… read more
He was shy in the beginning but very soon we found our way of communication. I admired his confidence in the mountain paths, going everywhere around without knowing the paths. In the farmwork he learned fast and he took initiative when… read more
(Excellent
)
28.06.2020
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help with garden & natural ...)
I stayed for just over a month with Marianthi on her farm and had a really nice time! I was her first volunteer from workaway, and so there were a variety of different things to be done.
The atmosphere at this place was very laid back and the work was for the most part quite easy and chilled. I was doing simple maintenance jobs such as light… read more
The atmosphere at this place was very laid back and the work was for the most part quite easy and chilled. I was doing simple maintenance jobs such as light… read more
(Excellent
)
28.06.2020
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help with eco-construction of ...)
I stayed with Yannis for about two weeks at some time around March and had a really nice stay in Elaiochoria. We made a LOT of adobe bricks, dug swales, and while there was no progress made with making the foundations of the house, we had a good time. He has a very beautiful meadow that will hopefully become a full permaculture project at some… read more
(Excellent
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21.05.2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Ruaridh ended up being a long term guest at our place. Carantine decided to extend his stay, so we were happy to receive his help in various fields. We acieved a big plantation challenge of 250 trees, creating lots of veggie beds , starting the spring veggies, 2 lakes creation, preparation and starting building stone foundation for a cob house and… read more
(Excellent
)
16.03.2020
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Eco-art project, a mountain ...)
I had an amazing stay with Padelis for the month of February. It was a great experience that really exemplified what workaway is about. I met lots of wonderful people, learned new things about organic farming, and also about myself.
Padelis has loads of work on his plate and you will never be stuck for things to do. As there is a huge variety… read more
Padelis has loads of work on his plate and you will never be stuck for things to do. As there is a huge variety… read more
(Excellent
)
08.02.2020
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help needed at our island cat ...)
If you like cats you will be at home here!
I spent a lovely two weeks on Syros with Jackie, the cats and other volunteers. The work was very easy and quite laid back compared to most workaways I've been on, consisting of feeding (and cuddling) the moggies, and cleaning out their litter trays each day, and also a little painting and… read more
I spent a lovely two weeks on Syros with Jackie, the cats and other volunteers. The work was very easy and quite laid back compared to most workaways I've been on, consisting of feeding (and cuddling) the moggies, and cleaning out their litter trays each day, and also a little painting and… read more
(Excellent
)
17.12.2019
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help on a beautiful old ...)
I was incredibly lucky to stumble upon Ruth and Andrea at the last minute when another host canceled my stay. They are probably the most hospitable and welcoming people I have ever met.
Eating was....... Always 5star standard hahaha ... And I felt like bursting after every meal.
While staying I made some gates to stop their pet goats from… read more
Eating was....... Always 5star standard hahaha ... And I felt like bursting after every meal.
While staying I made some gates to stop their pet goats from… read more
(Excellent
)
17.12.2019
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help out our family on a self ...)
I stayed on the farm for a chilly winter month and had a great time here. At this workaway I had some mixed feelings but overall my stay was lovely and I learned a lot about myself.
For a start I'd like to say that while staying here I felt very much at home with the other people I met while staying, and it felt like being in a family with the… read more
For a start I'd like to say that while staying here I felt very much at home with the other people I met while staying, and it felt like being in a family with the… read more
(Très bien
)
25.11.2019
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Off-grid permaculture farm in ...)
I stayed for one month at this small hill farm and it was a wonderful experience. It is a very serene and secluded place. The pool of quiet Simone and Freida have created here was the perfect environment to work and practice meditation. The beautiful mountains that surround the farm were really also inspiring for making art.
I did a mosaic bath… read more
I did a mosaic bath… read more
(Excellent
)
09.12.2018
Laissé par l'hôte (Help with a creative events ...) pour le workawayer ()
Ruaridh stayed with us for about a month during the Autumn of 2018 and the longer he stayed the more we appreciated his modesty and intelligence.
He is a very good worker and sticks to laborious tasks with patience and stamina, using his intelligence to figure out how best to tackle a task, which is a really helpful quality. He's a gifted artist… read more
He is a very good worker and sticks to laborious tasks with patience and stamina, using his intelligence to figure out how best to tackle a task, which is a really helpful quality. He's a gifted artist… read more
(Excellent
)
05.12.2018
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help with a creative events ...)
had a lovely stay here for about a month in November. This has been one of my favourite work away locations so far; perfect if you want to find some solitude and go for long walks or runs through the magical forests. Peter, Silka and their kids are all lovely and wonderful people though, so conversation round the dinner table is really interesting… read more
(Excellent
)
24.10.2018
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Help in our Bhakti Yoga ...)
an experience that can only be described as unique.
much of the work was outside, on a large vegetable garden or making mosaics on the fountain. this was a pretty nice way to spend my days for a few weeks.
I would recommend here only if you have a clear idea of what your personal boundaries are. If you are staying in the dormitory, your… read more
much of the work was outside, on a large vegetable garden or making mosaics on the fountain. this was a pretty nice way to spend my days for a few weeks.
I would recommend here only if you have a clear idea of what your personal boundaries are. If you are staying in the dormitory, your… read more
(Neutre
)
11.10.2018
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Renovating an old castle and ...)
I enjoyed several weeks helping Dagny and Matias at their castle and it was a wonderful experience. I felt very much like part of their family for a while and they were very interesting characters.
the castle was a really beautiful place to stay for a while and had a very distinctive atmosphere. You could feel he layers of the past around you in… read more
the castle was a really beautiful place to stay for a while and had a very distinctive atmosphere. You could feel he layers of the past around you in… read more
(Excellent
)
10.10.2018
Laissé par l'hôte (Experience day to day life in ...) pour le workawayer ()
It was great to have Ruaridh at our museum!
He made a great team with the rest of the volunteers, took his work with responsibility and autonomy and also brought a wonderful environment for all of us. Overall he has a great personality that wont be unnoticed! He is very creative and has a lot to tell and from to learn, and also has a very nice… read more
He made a great team with the rest of the volunteers, took his work with responsibility and autonomy and also brought a wonderful environment for all of us. Overall he has a great personality that wont be unnoticed! He is very creative and has a lot to tell and from to learn, and also has a very nice… read more
(Excellent
)
26.09.2018
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
(Experience day to day life in ...)
Had an amazing time here, I don't think it could have been better.
The location is quite indescribable, like being dropped into the set of Andrei Tarkovsky's 'Stalker'. Rusting towers of metal, concrete, brittle animal bone combined with a white cube gallery space, and this surrounded by beautiful forests and sky. A very textural experience; this… read more
The location is quite indescribable, like being dropped into the set of Andrei Tarkovsky's 'Stalker'. Rusting towers of metal, concrete, brittle animal bone combined with a white cube gallery space, and this surrounded by beautiful forests and sky. A very textural experience; this… read more
(Excellent
)