Reliable experienced couple from the Isle of Skye

About this sitter

Hello, We are Andrew and Maggie, a mature non-smoking couple who have traveled and lived in several countries, but who have called Scotland's Isle of Skye home for over 20 years. We are both self-employed, Andrew as a rural development practitioner, working with communities, while Maggie runs a successful ceramics studio and gallery from our property. We're at a stage in our lives where we can take time out to explore a bit more of the world.

Why they want to house sit

We love to experience different countries, cultures and really 'get under the skin' of a place in a way that you can't just do passing through as a tourist. We are both fortunate to be at a stage in our careers where we self-directed, and can take time out, or work remotely. House sitting is a good way to experience a short taste of life in a different country.

Their experience

We house-sat a large farmhouse in France for 11 months in 2012 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of 'La vie Francaise'. We always said we'd do it again sometime, and 2022 seems the right time. We have enough French, Italian, Greek and Japanese to get by, and we have a lot of practical skills (gardening, DIY, etc.) through managing our own house, workshop and gallery on Skye.

What can they bring to the assignment

Reliable, trustworthy and level-headed, we have a lot of practical skills relating to managing property. We also love gardening, walking, cycling and being outside. We're foodies, interested in authentic culinary traditions, wild harvests and foraging.