A remote Scottish island needs an archeologist and a marine ranger to do the ‘job of a lifetime’

The islands of St Kilda archipelago in Scotland
Fancy ditching the city to live on a remote island? (Picture: Martin Zwick/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Feeling that classic January itch to ditch your job?

If you want to make a dramatic change, the National Trust for Scotland might have the gig for you.

The NTS is looking for an archeologist and a seabird and marine ranger to work on the isolated archipelago of St Kilda, one of the most remote islands in Britain.

The role is a pretty cool one – former St Kilda archaeologist Craig Stanford previously described it as the ‘job of a lifetime’.

The archeologist role will last for 12 months while the seabird and marine ranger position runs from April to mid-November.

Candidates would be expected to ‘conserve the cultural heritage’ of the archipelago and help visitors discover the islands.

FILE PICTURE - GV of St Kilda the remotest part of the British Isles. See SWNS story SWSCjobs. An archaeologist and a seabird and marine ranger are being sought to work on one of the most remote islands in Britain. National Trust for Scotland (NTS), which owns the isolated archipelago of St Kilda - 40 miles northwest of North Uist, Outer Hebrides - has advertised the full-time positions. The archaeologist role will last for 12 months and the seabird and marine ranger position is from April to mid-November. Former St Kilda archaeologist Craig Stanford previously described his role as a "job of a lifetime".
St Kilda is 40 miles northwest of North Uist, Outer Hebrides (Picture: SWNS)

Other duties for the archeologist would include undertaking artefact analysis and assisting with guided walks.

The ranger will monitor the population and breeding patterns of seabirds on St Kilda and record marine sightings in the surrounding waters.

So it is challenging work, but ideal for anyone tired of their office and in need of time in nature.

St Kilda attracts around 5,000 visitors a year, with conservationists making a temporary home on the island.

sheep on the island of st kilda
It’s the ideal gig for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in nature (Picture: Martin Zwick/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

The last permanent resident was evacuated 90 years ago as living conditions became too tough. The temporary population usually sits at around 30 to 40 people.

NTS staff have typically stayed in the old manse on the island, which is fitted with phone lines and an internet connection with microwave links used as a last resort to communicate with the outside world.

Food is usually delivered by MOD helicopter from a shop at Benbecula with staff usually ordering three weeks of supplies at a time.

If you fancy applying for the role, you can find out more through the NTS website.

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source https://metro.co.uk/2020/01/21/remote-scottish-island-needs-archeologist-marine-ranger-job-lifetime-12093686/
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