This Week…
We’re raising awareness about looking after your mental health through our Aye Feel campaign. It’s important that as school, uni and college starts again to keep an eye on your mental health. Here are some articles on who to contact for support, managing stress, dealing with loneliness and more.
You can also keep an eye on our Instagram and TikTok for more content on looking after your mental health.
Who to Contact for Mental Health Support
If you or somebody else is needing a bit of emotional support, these organisations offer a variety of support.
8 Top Tips For Tackling Loneliness
It can be easy to feel lonely and isolated – even when we’re surrounded by other people. Melissa from the…
Information on Suicide and Self-Harm
Content Warning: this page contains information about suicide and self-harm. Find out more information from Becky, from children’s mental health…
How Stress Affects You
Information on the meaning of stress, how stress can affect you, and how you can combat it.
Your Thoughts on Our Recent Renting Rights Campaign
Know your stuff when it comes to renting in Scotland? Let us know what you thought about our tenancy rights…
Your Thoughts on Our Young Carers Package Campaign
Take part in this survey to tell us your thoughts on our recent campaign and earn Young Scot Rewards points!
Being a Young Person in Scotland Today
We’re running a BIG survey to get a better understanding of what life’s like in Scotland for young people like…
Your Views on Gambling, Gaming and Cryptocurrency
Take part in our survey! We want to hear what you think about gambling, cryptocurrency, and the connections between gaming…
Volunteer on the Beat Scottish Lived Experience Panel
Young Scot is working with Beat Eating Disorders and the Scottish Government to make eating disorder services better in Scotland…
Young Scot for You
Our website is packed full of quality-assured information that’s produced especially for young people.
You can use your Young Scot National Entitlement Card for free bus travel, cheaper public transport, discounts & proof of age.
You also take part in surveys or volunteering and can connect to exciting opportunities with Young Scot Rewards. Young carers also get access to our Young Carers Package.
Take a look at what’s on offer!
Get Free Bus Travel if You’re Under 22
Find out more about the Free Bus Travel Scheme in Scotland and how to get it.
Young Scot Hive
Welcome to #YSHive – discover opportunities to volunteer with Young Scot.
Young Carers Package
The Young Carers Package is available to all young carers in Scotland between the ages of 11-18. Find out more…
Ready to sign up to and start making the most of your free Young Scot Membership account?
Find out how by checking out our step-by-step guide.
What Young People Are Saying About the Cost Crisis
Young people have been telling us that the cost crisis is impacting their day-to-day lives. Find out more about what…
#VolunteeringMakesMe: Hear From the Volunteers Making a Difference
#VolunteeringMakesMe is a campaign developed by young people to celebrate the skills and experience young people achieve through volunteering. Have you…
Jahan On… Moving From Pakistan to Scotland
Jahan explains her journey moving from Pakistan to Scotland and how the changes and differences in culture, language, heritage and…
Hannah on…Getting Better at Small Talk
Hannah explains a bit about what small talk is and why it can be difficult for some people, along with…
Haleema on… Why We Need Feminism
Haleema, age 13 from East Dunbartonshire, and from the Young Scot Content Collaborators Panel, shares her passion for equality in…
Ashely On… The Importance of Black History Month
Ashely explains how some people may feel isolated due to the colour of their skin, and why that makes Black…
Fleur on… Charity Shopping Myths
Fleur, age 24 from Edinburgh, and from the Young Scot Content Collaborators Panel, reveals if charity shop myths are true…
Aya on… My Journey as a Refugee in Scotland
Aya, age 16 from West Dunbartonshire, and from the Young Scot Content Collaborators Panel, shares her journey as a refugee…
Ally on…Tackling Loneliness Through Art
Ally shares with us her experience of loneliness and how she decided to deal with it through visual art.
Nicola on… Getting Involved in Netball
Nicola who plays netball for the under 21 Scotland Squad shares her journey into netball and top tips if you’re…
Anna on… Coming Out
Anna shares some top tips for coming out and how you could support a friend going through the same situation.
Coping with Transphobic Content on Social Media
Zoel shares 5 top tips for coping with transphobic content on social media and how to look after mental health…
@young.scot @shiona would like to tell you a few things about being deaf and how, as a young deaf person, she would like to be treated. If you would like more information on being deaf and the support available go to young.scot for more. #DeafAwareness #Scotland #Scottish #YoungScot ♬ Lofibeats chillhop(943906) – Enokido
@young.scot @shiona , a member of our Creator Collective, is on a mission to be the person she needed growing up! Watch as she shares how far she’s already come as an individual. #Scotland #DeafAwareness #CreatorCollective #YoungScot ♬ original sound – Young Scot
@young.scot You might know Meryl (@Meryl Williams) from BBC TV show ‘The Traitors’ but here’s five things you may not know about her! #TheTraitors #YoungScot #BBC #Scottish #Scotland ♬ Old Town Trap – Official Sound Studio
@young.scot Nayma, winner of the Sports award at the Young Scot Awards 2023 shares some of the skills shes gained from playing cricket. Nayma also talks about how to deal with worries or anxiety when starting a new sport and how playing sport can have a positive impact on your mental health. #YSAwards #CricketScotland #MentalHealth #Sports #YoungScot ♬ Astro Beat – Staysee
@young.scot Meet Lauren ( @Lauren 🌻 Gàidhlig | Gaelic ) and Sorley ( @Sorley | Gaelic + Adventure ) who are part of the Creator Collective, a group of content creators from across Scotland who will be working with us to make content over the next few months. The Creator Collective also get the opportunity to develop skills and access to a network to help them on their content creation journey! If you’re looking to improve your Gaelic or start learning why dont you give them a follow! #Gaelic #Gàidhlig #Cleachdi #Outdoors #Scotland #YoungScot #Fashion #Lifestyle #Cosmetics ♬ Summer – Croquet Club
Aye Feel
Find information about how to look after your emotional wellbeing and mental health, discover support from organisations around Scotland and…
#DigiKnow | Cyber Careers & Online Safety
Want to start a career in Cyber Security? Well, ‘Digi Know?’ is here to help! We’ve put together a guide…
Money & Me
Information for young people about managing money, debt and budgeting for the future, in partnership with The Money and Pensions…
The Cost Crisis
You may have heard a lot recently about the ‘Cost Crisis’ or ‘Cost of Living Crisis’. With inflation in the…
Gaelic | Gàidhlig
Fiosrachadh Gàidhlig, goireasan ionnsachaidh, cothroman agus barrachd! Gaelic information, learning resources, opportunities and more!
LGBTQ+
Why not check out our info on coming out, questions you may be asked, myth busters and more!
That’s Not OK
No matter what your relationship is with someone, you should be treated with love and respect. Know how to spot…
Young Carers
Find out how to apply for the Young Carers Package, Carer’s Allowance and the Young Carers Grant. Hear stories from…
