Experience Scotland's Wild is recruiting a tour guide to lead groups across Scotland's countryside, with a full-time salary of £28,600 plus tips from guests. The role involves travelling and staying overnight at various Scottish locations, with bases in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Role Details and Requirements
The job mixes driving, storytelling, hosting and time outdoors, with the guide shaping how each group experiences Scotland. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence with category D1 or D, and have held the licence for three years, as guides will drive guests through the Highlands, Lowlands and islands.
Candidates should be comfortable with nights away, as multi-day tours include overnight stays. A good level of fitness is also required, with tours involving around two hours of walking a day over varied terrain.
What the Company Looks For
The company is not seeking applicants who know every detail of Scottish history, but rather people who are enthusiastic about Scotland, comfortable and responsible leading a group, care about customers, and can adapt to sudden changes. The advertisement states: "You don't need to arrive knowing every date, battle and legend. Knowledge can be learned. What matters first is whether you enjoy people, communicate well, care about Scotland and can take responsibility for a group."
It adds: "The best guides know when to tell a story, when to listen, when to change the plan and when to let the landscape do the talking."
Daily Duties and Benefits
A typical day involves preparing the vehicle, setting out the plan, welcoming guests, telling stories and making conversation during the journey. Guides lead short walks, allow time for historical sites and viewpoints, and adjust to changes in weather, road conditions and group needs.
Successful applicants receive discounted family tours, a uniform, and ongoing training and development opportunities. Applications should be sent to gfm@scotlandwild.com with "Scotland Tour Guide Application" in the subject line, detailing relevant experience and reasons for wanting the role.
