Volunteer Guide/Helper/Gardener

Thirlestane Castle Trust
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Come and join our wonderful team of volunteers who help to bring this 16th century castle's history to life. Thirlestane is set within the beautiful Lauderdale Estate in the Scottish Borders.
Historic home of the Duke of Lauderdale, the Castle is one of the oldest and finest in Scotland and still remains home to the Maitland family today.

Our volunteers help with all aspects of our day visitor offer, whether it's becoming a guide, helping with refreshments, helping in the gift shop, or helping to maintain the grounds.

If you have an interest in Scotland's history and historic homes, get in touch and find out more.

Experience required

Ability to speak confidently to a group (for guides)
Interest in gardening (for grounds helpers)

Travel details

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Driving south from Edinburgh:
Take the A68 south towards Jedburgh. Drive through the centre of Lauder and look out for the 30mph signs as you leave the town. Directly after these signs, take the first left onto the B6362 following the brown tourist signs for the castle. Approximately 200m further on you will see the castle’s Eagle Gates on the left. Turn into these gates and follow the drive to the front of the castle. Press the buzzer by the wooden gate, if visiting for the day please make use of the car park by the ticket kiosk.

Driving from the south:
Take the A68 north towards Edinburgh. Right before you reach the town of Lauder turn right onto the B6362 following the brown tourist signs for the castle. Approximately 200m further on you will see the castle’s Eagle Gates on the left. Turn into these gates and follow the drive to the wooden gate. Pcastleress the buzzer by the wooden gate, if visiting for the day please make use of the car park by the ticket kiosk.