Steward – Huntingtower Hub

ASVA: Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions; Dunning; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A national heritage organization in the UK is looking for seasonal staff to deliver engaging tours at historical sites including Huntingtower Castle and Elcho Castle. This role offers a unique opportunity to share Scotland's rich history with visitors from around the world. Successful candidates will gain valuable experience in the tourism industry and participate in supporting tours at Balvaird Castle. The position requires flexibility in scheduling and a passion for heritage interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Monument Manager, assist with leading tours at various historical properties in the district.
• Share stories and insights into Scotland’s history with local and international visitors.
• Support the operations at multiple historical sites during the 2026 season.

Job description

Organisation: Historic Environment Scotland

Salary: £25,770 pro-rata (proportionate to hours worked and length of contract)

Location: Elcho Castle but will include Huntingtower Castle, Balvaird Castle, and St Serf's Church (Dunning)

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.