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Discover house sitting in Scotland
Stay in wonderful places by house sitting and caring for cute pets.
Why you'll love pet and house sitting in Scotland
Forget hotel roomsFrom home comforts to the calming company of pets, house sitting offers so much more.
It feels good to giveExplore new places while making a difference to the lives of pets and people along the way.
A new perspectiveYou don’t have to travel far. With pet and house sitting, you can find a world of adventures just around the corner.
A win-win without money
When you’re house and pet sitting, you provide free house and pet care. And pet parents offer you free accommodation in return for looking after their home and furry friends. The only cost is your annual membership, making it an affordable and fulfilling way to travel.
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I am so blessed to have this experience and to be able to have a companion by my side the entire time. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity TrustedHousesitters provides! This is truly life changing.
Adelia, sitter member from Bath, UK
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Home & Contents PlanHouse sit in homes with peace of mind they’re covered at no extra cost to you or the pet parent.
24/7 Vet Advice LineWith a free direct line to a dedicated team of veterinary nurses, you can quickly clear up any pet queries.
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Discover pet and house sits across Scotland
Counties
- Highland
- Perth and Kinross
- The Scottish Borders
- Aberdeenshire
- East Lothian
- Fife
- Angus
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Glasgow City
- Argyll and Bute
- Moray
- Dundee City
- South Lanarkshire
- Midlothian
- North Ayrshire
- South Ayrshire
- Aberdeen City
- East Dunbartonshire
- North Lanarkshire
- Renfrewshire
- West Lothian
- Eilean Siar
- West Dunbartonshire
- East Ayrshire
- Orkney Islands
- Shetland Islands
- Clackmannanshire
- Inverclyde
Cities
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Dundee
- Dunfermline
- Inverness
- Perth
- Forfar
- Forres
- Haddington
- Aberdeen
- Stirling
- Dunbar
- Dunblane
- North Berwick
- Saint Andrews
- Stonehaven
- Banchory
- Biggar
- Blairgowrie
- Brechin
- Crieff
- Dalry
- Fort William
- Hawick
- Jedburgh
- Kelso
- Lauder
- Musselburgh
- Aberfeldy
- Balloch
- Bridge of Allan
- Buchlyvie
- Elgin
- Gullane
- Helensburgh
- Kinross
- Kirkintilloch
- Melrose
- Montrose
- Newton Stewart
- Peebles
- Penicuik
- Tain
- Westhill
- Aberfoyle
- Aboyne
- Airdrie
- Alford
- Alyth
- Auchterarder
- Ayr
- Bearsden
- Bonnyrigg
- Brora
- Broxburn
- Castle Douglas
- Comrie
- Cupar
- Dalbeattie
- Dalmeny
- Doune
- Duffus
- Dumfries
- Dunning
- Dunvegan
- Gifford
- Girvan
- Greenlaw
- Hamilton
- Invergordon
- Inverurie
- Johnstone
- Kilmarnock
- Kirriemuir
- Lanark
- Lockerbie
- Milnathort
- Minard
- Newport-On-Tay
- Pencaitland
- Portobello
- Queensferry
- Tarland
- Troon
- West Linton
- Abernethy
- Annan
- Ardrishaig
- Auchtermuchty
- Aviemore
- Balerno
- Balfron
- Balintore
- Balivanich
- Ballater
- Balmaha
- Balquhidder
- Banff
- Bathgate
- Beauly
- Blackburn
- Blair Atholl
- Bonaly
- Bonar Bridge
- Bonchester Bridge
- Borgue
- Brodick
- Carmyllie
- Carnwath
- Clashnessie
- Clynder
- Coatbridge
- Coldstream
- Colinton
- Colintraive
- Corsock
- Cowdenbeath
- Creetown
- Cromarty
- Cromdale
- Crook of Devon
- Culbokie
- Dalgety Bay
- Dalkeith
- Dinnet
- Dornoch
- Drummore
- Drymen
- Duns
- Edinbane
- Edzell
- Elderslie
- Elie
- Ellon
- Erskine
- Findhorn
- Flodigarry
- Foyers
- Gairloch
- Garmouth
- Garrabost
- Glenfarg
- Glenrothes
- Gorebridge
- Gourock
- Grantown on Spey
- Halkirk
- Houston
- Huntly
- Inchture
- Irvine
- Isle Of Mull
- Isleornsay
- Keith
- Kemnay
- Kenmore
- Kilconquhar
- Kilmartin
- Kirkliston
- Kirkmichael
- Kirkwall
- Kishorn
- Langholm
- Largs
- Lasswade
- Laurencekirk
- Leslie
- Lhanbryde
- Lochaline
- Lochgilphead
- Lochinver
- Lochmaddy
- Lundin Links
- Madderty
- Maybole
- Mid Yell
- Mintlaw
- Moniaive
- Monifieth
- Monikie
- Motherwell
- Muir of Ord
- Munlochy
- Nairn
- Newarthill
- Newburgh
- Newtonmore
- Newtown St Boswells
- North Kessock
- Oban
- Oldmeldrum
- Oxton
- Pearsie
- Peterhead
- Pinmore
- Pitlochry
- Portree
- Prestonpans
- Ratho
- Rattray
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Scotland house sitting FAQs
All that’s exchanged between our sitters and pet parents is trust - sitters get to stay in cool locations near and far, caring for pets with a place to stay in return. And with no money passing hands, we’re certain everybody’s here for the same reasons: their never-ending love for pets and travel.
With an annual sitter membership, animal lovers like you explore the world and enjoy free stays in exchange for pet care. That’s living like a local, fur-filled adventures and peace of mind for pet parents. Apply for as many sits as you like and get ready for meaningful connections and unforgettable adventures - all made possible by pets.
Choose your membership plan and create a profile that stands out from the pack - include clear photos, relevant experience, and references (these don’t have to be from previous house sits). Next, set up a saved search to be the first to find out when house sitting opportunities in Scotland become available for your chosen dates. Once you’ve found the ideal sit, write a personalized message to the pet parents explaining why you're the perfect person for their furry friend! Find out more with 10 tips on how to become a house sitter.
Your number one priority when house sitting in Scotland will be taking care of the pets. Daily walks, mealtimes, and lots of cuddles will be top of the agenda as most house sits include a pet. Aside from this, house sitters in Scotland need to keep the home clean and tidy and send regular updates to the pet parents about their precious pet pals.
At TrustedHousesitters, our members are driven by a genuine love of pets, not getting paid. They exchange passionate pet care for free accommodation, gaining a wealth of experiences and memories to last a lifetime.