This Week
We’ve teamed up with ASH Scotland to look at how smoking impacts your mental health.
Have a look at our information for some top tips for looking after your mental health and wellbeing.
How Smoking Can Affect Your Mental Health
We look at the impact of smoking on your mental health and other ways to deal with stress that can…
How to Improve Your Sleep Routine
We all need sleep. Find out how to improve your sleeping habits and get a healthy night’s rest.
How Stress Affects You
Information on the meaning of stress, how stress can affect you, and how you can combat it.
4 Different Ways to Budget Better
Handy budgeting methods to help you manage your money.
How to Be Better at Managing Your Money
Tips on how to be a savvy saver, and spend wisely so you can better manage your money.
Young Scot Hive
Welcome to #YSHive – discover opportunities to volunteer with Young Scot.
Create Content for Young Scot
Interested in creating content for Young Scot? Find out more about the different ways you can get involved.
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.
Who to Contact for Support With the Cost Crisis
If you or someone you know needs support during the cost crisis, take a look at these helplines, text services…
Aye Feel
Find information about how to look after your emotional wellbeing and mental health, discover support from organisations around Scotland and…
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.

Youth Voice
Scroll through and discover blogs written by young people across Scotland, on just about anything…
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…
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!
LGBT+
February is LGBT History Month. So why not check out our info on coming out, questions you may be asked,…
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…