Small plant nursery on West Coast of Scotland
Highland
1. Describe your project, your place, and its inhabitants (including animals):
We are a small plant nursery on the west coast of Scotland, supplying trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetable plants and vegetables to local communities.
2. List the activities that WWOOFers will participate in and what you want to teach them:
Taking cuttings and plant division, potting on plants, helping to maintain and keep the garden tidy, growing vegetables in our raised beds and polytunnel, and management of our oak woodland, including helping to make new paths. Helping with our small flock of chickens.
3. What could a WWOOFer's day look like at your site (time slot for participation in activities, expectations...)?
Starting around 10 am, mornings spent around the display area, re-stocking and making new plants, or potting on existing ones. Moving plants around so that seasonal plants are highlighted. After lunch, afternoons working in and around the garden and woodlands, mainly on general maintenance.
4. Play the guide! Talk about your own hobbies (music, cooking, etc.) and those possible around (hiking, swimming, etc.):
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Poultry farming
Forestry
Flower farming
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Traditional crafts
Mechanics / tools / technology
Methods or systems
Holistic management
No-till farming
Host type
Production farm
Gill
Member since 2023
Languages spoken:
English
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Response rate: 71%
Response time: typically within 6 days
Highland
Fort William
Reviews
Claire
United States
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August 2025
Gill and Martin are wonderful people. They made me feel very at home and their dogs are a blast to be around. The area is very beautiful and I enjoyed going for walks around the village.
The nursery was very quiet and peaceful. I was able to work with the plants that Gill was growing and weed the gardening areas.
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Jörg
Germany
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August 2025
Die Zeit bei Gill und Martin mit ihren drei wunderbaren Hunden war sehr besonders. Die beiden sind herzliche Gastgeber, Gill ist eine tolle Köchin, und wir haben eine Aufgabe bekommen, die Spaß gemacht hat. Das Ergänzen eines Plattenweges zwischen Wohnhaus und Holzschuppen war anstrengend, aber sehr erfüllend. Gill und Martin haben uns dabei freie Hand gelassen, und wir hoffen, sie werden den neuen Weg in Zukunft mit guten Gedanken an uns nutzen :)
Dabei gab es genug Freizeit die traumhafte Umgebung zu erkunden und zum Schwimmen ans Meer zu fahren. Die gemeinsamen Abendessen waren trotz unseres nicht brillanten Englischs sehr unterhaltsam, informativ und lustig.
Insgesamt war Unterkunft und Gastfreundschaft geprägt von Herzlichkeit und Vertrauen. Wir würden sofort wieder aufbrechen zu den Beiden!
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Christine
France
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June 2025
La nursery de Gill est située dans un lieu de toute beauté. Gill et Martin m’ont bien accueilli .J ́y ai passé quelques jours . J'ai nettoyé les allées du jardin et rempoté quelques plantes. J'ai fait quelques balades dans la réserve naturelle de glenborrodale . Je serai bien restée quelques jours de plus mais j'ai été piquée par des tiques et des midges très présents dans la zone qui profitent de chaque centimètres de peau puis j'ai développé une allergie quelques jours après. Je recommande donc de bien se protéger de la tête aux pieds et de faire attention aux animaux de compagnie qui sont très affectueux qui subissent les tiques aussi. Je garderai néanmoins un bon souvenir de mon stage .
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Marthe
France
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May 2025
I spent some days in Glenborodale Nursery and it was really nice. I was with a friend, we worked around five hours a day so we had a lot of time to discover the awesome landscapes and beaches around the nursery. Gill knows a lot about plants and her garden is very beautiful. We learnt how to make cuttings, we did repotting, sift compost… We had a room each and a private bathroom and Gill cooked for us very nice meals. If you like nature, plants, beautiful landscapes, and to having time for you, this is the perfect place to go!
(As French people who don’t speak English very well, we needed some time to get used to their accent, I think it could be more comfortable if you speak well English!)
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Juliette
France
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May 2025
I spent five lovely and sunny days at Gill's house! Gill and Martin are welcoming, generous, and always available. I felt very comfortable there, with a great room and delicious meals prepared by Gill.
She is truly passionate about her plants and enjoys sharing her knowledge. Her garden is charming, and you can learn a lot about Scottish species of trees, shrubs, and flowers.
During my stay, I helped Gill with composting, taking cuttings, and planting out plants.
The region is also stunning ! You can go hiking in the hills, swim in the sea lochs, or simply enjoy peaceful walks along beautiful bays.
Thank you Gill for everything !
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Charlotte
Germany
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May 2025
Gill was super kind, flexible and open to host me and make it work even despite only wanting to stay for a few days and not being able to invest more into working with her and her land. She was cooperative, made the time to research ways of arriving at her place and was well reachable.
Unfortunately I wasnt able to stay in the end due to an injury that caused me not being able to travel and work. I would love to get to her in summer and wish her all the best until then!
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