Highland Rural

🧹 Part-Time Cleaner Required – Merkland Lodge, near Lairg

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking cleaner to help maintain Merkland Lodge to a high standard during our busy summer and autumn season.

The role is part-time and flexible, with most work taking place between July and November, although annual hours are a possibility. The main working day is Sunday, supporting guest changeovers and ensuring the lodge is clean, welcoming and ready for arrivals.

✅ Flexible seasonal hours
✅ Supportive working environment
✅ Full UK driving licence required

If you take pride in your work, have a good eye for detail and enjoy working independently, we'd love to hear from you.

Please get in touch for more information or to apply.

CORRIEGARTH ESTATE

Apprentice Shepherd Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen on an exciting and developing farming operation at Corriegarth estate. The farming operation consists of 14,000 acres, containing adequate low ground and facilities to allow for effective livestock management. The farming operation currently runs 1300 Blackface ewes and 150 cross ewes.

All year-round sheep husbandry including lambing , marking , dosing, hill gathers, tick treatment , dipping , shearing and all the usual required shepherding matters. In house silage production and grass reseeding also takes place, with some other tractor work required throughout the season.

General estate upkeep and maintenance matters form a smaller part of the role but would be required throughout the year.

This package includes a 2 bedroom house in close proximity to the main farm steading with council tax and electricity included in the package. Adequate dog kennels are also provided with a small outbuilding. Wages as per Agricultural wages board Apprentice Rates and will also include an annual Wet Weather allowance and any training courses required to be undertaken to meet the job requirements.

For any further details / information please contact Liam Sharp - 07808103051 - [email protected] / Justin Sharp - 07843525317 - [email protected]

📣Closing date set - Thursday 26th February 2026 📣
Please note a closing date has been set for offers in respect of the Land at Balblair, IV7 8LG. The closing date is Thursday 26th February 2026 at 12noon.

Please note all offers should be clearly marked as Land at Balblair, IV7 8LG and sent to ;

P Black Solicitors Ltd
Park Street
Dingwall
IV15 9JJ

E: [email protected]

Development land with shore frontage on the Black Isle.
14.28 acres of land with direct shore access, located in a desirable setting near Balblair on the Black Isle. Please visit our website https://highlandrural.com/property/ for full details and particulars.

Development land with shore frontage on the Black Isle.
14.28 acres of land with direct shore access, located in a desirable setting near Balblair on the Black Isle. Please visit our website https://highlandrural.com/property/ for full details and particulars.

Available to let now, four bedroom farmhouse in rural peaceful location only 30 mins drive from Inverness.

Beautiful 4 bedroom farmhouse available to rent, located less than 4 miles from Tomatin, along the River Findhorn. The property is unfurnished.

Downstairs the property features spacious hallway with comfortable living room with wood burning stove, smaller second living room/study, WC, kitchen and separate dining room.

Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms, shower room and bathroom with WC.

Oil central heating, single glazing downstairs and double glazing upstairs.

Fishing on the River Findhorn is included, subject to availability.

Rent: £1,400 pcm

Deposit: £2,000

Council Tax Band: E

Landlord Registration Number: 25909/270/11300

Letting Agent Registration Number: LARN2209002

Property is available now.

Viewing: Please contact our office on 01349 860409 or [email protected] to arrange a viewing appointment for this property.

Visit our website www.highlandrural.com for more information on this property.

COULIN ESTATE – GENERAL ESTATE WORKER/SECOND STALKER

Coulin Estate is a busy and diverse Highland Estate, encompassing stalking, forestry, conservation, hydro and tourism. We are looking for a motivated, self-starter to join the Head Keeper on the estate. The role will be diverse and involve all aspects of estate life, to include:

• Property maintenance and checks.
• Biomass heating system management and maintenance.
• Assistance with stalking, fishing and sporting lets.
• Support and delivery of an ambitious conservation, woodland creation and peatland restoration project across the estate.
• Hydro scheme support.
• Grounds maintenance.
• Road repairs.
• General estate duties and errands.
• Grass cutting.
• Support with holiday guests.

A driving licence and fi****ms certificate are essential. It would be desirable to already be in possession of argo and quad tickets, as well as PA1 and 6 spraying tickets, first aid, DCS 1 and chainsaw certification, although training can be provided in this regard. Good accommodation and a competitive salary is provided.

Please submit CVs and a covering letter of your expertise to [email protected]

Beautiful 4 bedroom farmhouse available to rent, located less than 4 miles from Tomatin, along the River Findhorn. The property is unfurnished.

Downstairs the property features spacious hallway with comfortable living room with wood burning stove, smaller second living room/study, WC, kitchen and separate dining room.

Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms, shower room and bathroom with WC.

Oil central heating, single glazing downstairs and double glazing upstairs.

Fishing on the River Findhorn is included, subject to availability.

Rent: £1,400 pcm

Deposit: £2,000

Council Tax Band: E

Landlord Registration Number: 25909/270/11300

Letting Agent Registration Number: LARN2209002

Property is available now.

Viewing: Please contact our office on 01349 860409 or [email protected] to arrange a viewing appointment for this property.

Visit our website www.highlandrural.com for more information on this property.

4 bedroom unfurnished rental property only 30 minutes drive from Inverness coming soon......

LET AGREED

Available now. Reduced price of £1,000 pcm. Get in touch for more details and to arrange a viewing.

A rare opportunity to rent this rural, spacious 4 bedroom property. The property is partially furnished.

Downstairs, the property features hallway leading to dining room, an open plan living room / kitchen with utility room and toilet situated off the kitchen. Two of the bedrooms are located downstairs, both are ensuite.

Upstairs comprises of a spacious living space with patio door leading to a small balcony, two further bedrooms, an office and shower room.

Gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

This property is at the end of a shared access to Landlord’s property and livery stables. The garden area is shared with the Landlord and the access route for the livery stables, no garden area will be fenced off. No pets and no smoking. Given the environment we would suggest this property is not suitable for families with very young children. The garden is not enclosed and there are electric fences and steep banks surrounding property leading to an open stream.

Rent: £1,000 pcm

Deposit: £1,500

Council Tax: Band TBC

EPC: E

Landlord Registration Number: 523213/270/09052

Letting Agent Registration Number: LARN2209002

Viewing: Please contact our office on 01349 860409 or [email protected] to arrange a viewing appointment for this property.