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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.

December 12, 2022January 23, 2023All ages

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…

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022All ages

Health and Wellbeing

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.

May 23, 2019December 14, 2022All ages

Health and Wellbeing

How Stress Affects You

Information on the meaning of stress, how stress can affect you, and how you can combat it.

February 9, 2021December 15, 2022All ages

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Meditation Breathing Techniques

October 19, 2021November 30, 2022All ages

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4 Different Ways to Budget Better

Handy budgeting methods to help you manage your money.

June 2, 2021November 30, 2022All ages

Learn and GrowLifestyle

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.

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Young Scot Hive

Welcome to #YSHive – discover opportunities to volunteer with Young Scot.

December 15, 2022December 22, 2022All ages

Make a Difference

Create Content for Young Scot

Interested in creating content for Young Scot? Find out more about the different ways you can get involved.

November 30, 2022January 19, 2023All ages

Health and Wellbeing

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.

September 7, 2022January 19, 2023All ages

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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…

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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!

May 25, 2022December 23, 2022All ages

Travel and Leisure

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.

All ages

Young Scot Hive

Welcome to #YSHive – discover opportunities to volunteer with Young Scot.

August 2, 2020January 18, 2023All ages

Health and WellbeingRights and Identity

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…

December 15, 2022December 20, 2022All ages

Lifestyle

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…

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022All ages

Make a Difference

#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…

October 19, 2022December 13, 2022All ages

Health and WellbeingRights and Identity

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…

October 4, 2022December 13, 2022All ages

Health and Wellbeing

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…

January 24, 2022December 13, 2022All ages

Make a DifferenceRights and Identity

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…

October 11, 2022December 13, 2022All ages

Health and WellbeingRights and Identity

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…

February 9, 2022December 13, 2022All ages

Make a DifferenceRights and Identity

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…

February 9, 2022December 13, 2022All ages

Make a DifferenceRights and Identity

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…

October 6, 2022December 13, 2022All ages

Health and Wellbeing

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.

September 30, 2022December 13, 2022All ages

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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…

June 15, 2022December 13, 2022All ages

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Anna on… Coming Out

Anna shares some top tips for coming out and how you could support a friend going through the same situation.

May 6, 2022December 14, 2022All ages

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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…

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Aye Feel

Find information about how to look after your emotional wellbeing and mental health, discover support from organisations around Scotland and…

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#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…

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Money & Me

Information for young people about managing money, debt and budgeting for the future, in partnership with The Money and Pensions…

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The Cost Crisis

You may have heard a lot recently about the ‘Cost Crisis’ or ‘Cost of Living Crisis’. With inflation in the…

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Gaelic | Gàidhlig

Fiosrachadh Gàidhlig, goireasan ionnsachaidh, cothroman agus barrachd! Gaelic information, learning resources, opportunities and more!

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LGBT+

February is LGBT History Month. So why not check out our info on coming out, questions you may be asked,…

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That’s Not OK

No matter what your relationship is with someone, you should be treated with love and respect. Know how to spot…

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Young Carers

Find out how to apply for the Young Carers Package, Carer’s Allowance and the Young Carers Grant. Hear stories from…

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January 27, 2023January 27, 2023All ages

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August 29, 2022All ages

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August 1, 2022All ages

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The Edinburgh Dungeon – 20% Off Admission

July 25, 2022All ages

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July 7, 2022All ages

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Complete Unity Yoga – 15% Discount Sitewide

July 5, 2022All ages

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Rabbie’s Small Group Tours – 10% off all tours

June 27, 2022All ages

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Go Ape – 15% off Tree Top Adventures

May 27, 2022All ages

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This Week

How Smoking Can Affect Your Mental Health

How to Improve Your Sleep Routine

How Stress Affects You

Meditation Breathing Techniques

4 Different Ways to Budget Better

How to Be Better at Managing Your Money

Young Scot Hive

Create Content for Young Scot

Who to Contact for Mental Health Support

Who to Contact for Support With the Cost Crisis

Aye Feel

Young Scot for You

Get Free Bus Travel if You’re Under 22

Young Scot Hive

Young Carers Package

Ready to sign up to and start making the most of your free Young Scot Membership account?

Youth Voice

What Young People Are Saying About the Cost Crisis

#VolunteeringMakesMe: Hear From the Volunteers Making a Difference

Jahan On… Moving From Pakistan to Scotland

Hannah on…Getting Better at Small Talk

Haleema on… Why We Need Feminism

Ashely On… The Importance of Black History Month

Fleur on… Charity Shopping Myths

Aya on… My Journey as a Refugee in Scotland

Ally on…Tackling Loneliness Through Art

Nicola on… Getting Involved in Netball

Anna on… Coming Out

Coping with Transphobic Content on Social Media

Campaigns

Aye Feel

#DigiKnow | Cyber Careers & Online Safety

Money & Me

The Cost Crisis

Gaelic | Gàidhlig

LGBT+

That’s Not OK

Young Carers

Featured Discounts

50% off the first box + 25% off for 2 months

65% off the first box, 30% off for 2 months + Free Gifts

Summerhall Cinema – £5 Cinema Ticket

Paper Tiger – 10% Off

Paradise Island Adventure Golf – 20% off

The Edinburgh Dungeon – 20% Off Admission

RECHORD.XYZ – Get a free annual subscription to music maker app

Complete Unity Yoga – 15% Discount Sitewide

Rabbie’s Small Group Tours – 10% off all tours

Preworn – 10% off

Go Ape – 15% off Tree Top Adventures

Go Jump In Trampoline & Adventure Parks – 15% off

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