Work and Travel in Edinburgh

WORK IN EDINBURGH ALL YEAR ROUND

Although during the winter it may required more time, in Edinburgh you will always find a job within the hospitality sector. Kitchen porter, chef, waiting staff, bar attendant and house keeper, are the most popular jobs in this city because of the huge number of pubs, bar and restaurants. Besides, Edinburgh is famous for the several festivals and events which take place all the year round such as Hogmanay and the Fringe. So if you're looking for something fancier and funnier you can try to get a short term job in events, even though some previous experience is required.
If you're not up for hospitality/events jobs, you'll always find a marketing company which is looking for receptionists or sales assistant. Many of them hire young people with no experience and train them. Of course the salary is not the best but these kind of jobs are quite useful for your cv because of the interaction with public.

SEASONAL WORK IN EDINBURGH

SPRING

What kinds of work are available in the spring time in Edinburgh. Remember to keep work that is all year round in the section above and not mention it again here.

SUMMER

The work that is needed by hosts in the summer in Edinburgh

AUTUMN

What kinds of work are there in Edinburgh in autumn? Maybe it's harvest time, but do people need the help of foreigners for either cheap labour or expertise? This is the kind of thing we need to know here.

WINTER

Skiing in Edinburgh - does it exist? Is there plenty of opportunities for people to get work in Edinburgh in the winter? What kind of skills are needed at this time of year? Please update this section and let fellow travellers know what you have learnt if you have worked in Edinburgh in the winter or if you are a host and live here and can share your knowledge.

ATTITUDE TO FOREIGNERS WORKING IN EDINBURGH

What is the attitude here? Are we all rich idiot tourists and if so, why on earth would we want to do some work? Or are we seen as western supremacists and viewed with suspicion? Let us know your thoughts and update them here.