National Trust
Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire
Be part of something special. Help us preserve and share one of Scotland's finest 16th-century tower houses, celebrated for its remarkable painted ceilings and turreted silhouette, surrounded by a historic walled garden with towering yew hedges dating from 1702 and set within the ancient Royal Forest of Drum.
Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QJ
Full-time & Part-time
Why Crathes Castle
Crathes Castle is a romantic 16th-century Scottish tower house, famed for its intricate painted ceilings, ancient yew hedges and beautiful walled garden near Banchory. Join our team and help bring this remarkable place to life for thousands of visitors each year.
Help care for one of Aberdeenshire's most enchanting tower houses, featuring rare early painted ceilings, oak-panelled rooms, fine family portraits and the historic Horn of Leys gifted by Robert the Bruce.
Oversee a celebrated walled garden divided into eight themed sections, with colourful herbaceous borders, sculpted topiary and monumental yew hedges planted in 1702, plus waymarked trails through the ancient Royal Forest of Drum.
Lead and inspire a passionate team of staff and volunteers who share your commitment to conservation and visitor experience.
General Manager, House & Collections Manager, Gardens Manager, Visitor Experience Manager
Visitor Welcome Assistant, Retail Assistant, Catering Assistant, Events Coordinator
Conservation Officer, Gardener, Housekeeper, Maintenance Technician
Finance & Administration, HR Coordinator, IT Support, Marketing & Communications
Help preserve and share a nationally important heritage site with visitors from around the world.
Free entry to National Trust properties, pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and staff discounts.
Work in one of Aberdeenshire's most stunning settings, surrounded by a fairytale tower house, historic walled gardens and the ancient woodland of the Royal Forest of Drum.
Access to training programmes, mentoring opportunities, and career progression within the National Trust.
Join a welcoming team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
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