'Remarkable' job opportunity in North Coast 500 idyll
Vacancy at North Coast 500 tourist bolthole
A leading conservation charity is advertising an “extraordinary” opportunity to work in a remote part of Scotland, surrounded by nature “in every direction.”
The John Muir Trust is asking for a seasonal housekeeper to work in its Kylesku Lodges in the Sutherland region of the Highlands.
The area, located near Kylesku Bridge, is considered one of the most sparsely populated parts of Europe, and charity bosses want someone to work from 15 March until the end of October this year.
The successful applicant will live in a renovated static caravan and will have access to high-speed wifi.
The lodges sit on 45-acres of land owned by the trust, which says it is working with the neighbouring communities to boost the local economy and to protect local nature.
The cluster of 10 lodges - all of which are named after wild places under the care of the trust - overlook Loch a' Chairn Bhain and towards the three-peaked mountain Quinag, which the charity cares for.
The job involves looking after the accommodation alongside the trust’s lodge manager Karen Vickers, with weekend work and an easier work schedule during the week. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and their own car.
The job description states that the full, time seasonal role, which pays £15 an hour, offers a “remarkable opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful parts of the world and make a significant impact on guest experiences.”
The trust said that “no two weeks are the same” in the role, which includes cleaning, preparing clean linens, and restocking essential items. On site accommodation is available for the right candidate.
Ms Vickers said: “Kylesku is one of those places that stays with you. When the wind drops, the silence is extraordinary and you're surrounded by mountains, sea lochs and wildlife in every direction.
“For someone looking to step away from the noise for a season, this role offers a rare chance to slow down, be part of a small, welcoming team and live in a truly special part of the Highlands.”
She added: “The added bonus is knowing your work supports the John Muir Trust's efforts to care for wild places and the communities around them.”
The mixture of two and three bedroom lodges, located north of Ullapool, were previously owned by the Sinclair family, who renovated the properties at a time when the North Coast 500 route became a major tourist draw.
The trust purchased the Kylesku site in 2023 as part of plans to create a major community and visitor hub in the area. The lodges have been recognised with TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice award for two years in a row.
Along with the existing A-frame lodges, there is planning consent for further infrastructure in keeping with the surrounding landscape.
In addition to Quinag, the trust manages a number of culturally and environmentally significant areas of land including Ben Nevis, Sandwood Bay, Schiehallion, and parts of Skye, the Knoydart peninsula, the Scottish Borders, and swathes of the English Lake District.
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