Scotland: Job working on Fair Isle with population of 60 | UK News

If you are a fan of the peace and quiet now is your chance to live on an island of 60 people and work as a deckhand.

The job is advertised on Fair Isle – which is located 24 miles off the remote Shetland Island in Scotland.

Historically a fishing and crofting community, the island is thought to have been populated for as long as 6,000 years ago and was owned by Norway in the 14th century.

Today the island is owned by the National Trust for Scotland – which is advertisingthe new deckhand job.

The island population is said to be ‘thrilled to meet some new faces and are eager to highlight the ways the successful candidate can become involved in local life’.

‘It’s an opportunity to be part of a living community, which is rare nowadays,’ said James Stout, a fourth-generation resident of Fair Isle.

‘It’s a community looking to the future.’

National Trust will provide a family home for the successful candidate providing they meet the charity’s rental criteria.

Clea Warner from the Trust said: ‘Having been in Fair Isle myself at the beginning of October, I know very well what a beautiful and friendly place it is.

‘For anyone who loves outdoors and wildlife, there’s no place like it, the community are very dynamic and welcoming, and committed to keeping Fair Isle as a thriving place to live.

‘The new job opening on the island is a fantastic opportunity to be part of this amazing place for themselves.

‘It’s always pleasing to see job opportunities come up in Fair Isle.

‘Our charity continues to engage with the community and with organisations such as Highlands & Islands Enterprise and Shetland Islands Council to support the sustainability of this island, which it’s our privilege to care for and share.

‘We hope that the new ferry job advertised will attract plenty of interest and look forward to welcoming the successful applicant to the island.’

This is the job listing if you want to apply for it.

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