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What we do? Buccleuch is a diverse and innovative business with a passion for sustainable land use in rural Britain. We are dedicated to supporting the communities we live and work within, providing approximately 500 local jobs, respecting the environment, and contributing to rural culture through our heritage for generations to come. Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate sits in the stunning countryside of our Queensberry Estate, home to the Castle and its unique artworks, stunning gardens, and a range of other outdoor activities and visitor facilities.

The role? You will play a key role in supporting the Gardens team to maintain the stunning grounds and gardens of one of Scotland’s most remarkable horticultural settings featuring formal terraces, woodland gardens, Victorian glasshouses and a heather house. You will contribute to the care and development of our outdoor spaces, bringing the gardens to life to showcase to our visitors, and carrying out a range of tasks including planting, pruning, maintaining lawns and paths, weeding, hedge trimming, mulching and propagation.

The person? A skilled gardener, ideally with estate or grounds care experience, you will take pride in maintaining gardens to the highest standard. Candidates should demonstrate practical horticultural skills and plant knowledge, and be comfortable using a range of gardening tools and machinery. If you are hardworking with an appreciation of the beauty and heritage of historic gardens, then we would love to hear from you.

Why work for us? We offer excellent benefits including private health cover, six weeks of holiday, gym and shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing related support and resources.

How to apply? Please visit our website at www.buccleuch.com/work-with-us/ and click on ‘download information pack’ under the relevant job title for more detail on the role and how to apply. If you decide that this is the role for you, click on ‘Apply Now’ and remember to include a covering letter along with your CV.

The closing date for applications is 13 March

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Application Deadline: Friday 13/03/2026