Young Scot National Entitlement Card
The Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) is free of charge to 11 to 26-year-olds living in Scotland.
Find out all the amazing benefits you get with a Young Scot NEC and how to apply here.
Download the Young Scot app
Our app provides an easy and accessible way for 12 to 26-year-olds to enjoy the benefits of our Young Scot services on the go.
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Save money on camping gear, walking equipment and more with 10% off at Go Outdoors
Sign up to Young Scot Membership!
Discover additional discounts, rewards and opportunities available. Follow our step-by-step guide to sign up.
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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…
Volunteer at Young Scot
Take part in workshops, consultations, events and surveys to have your say and make change across Scotland! Find out how to get involved here.
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AyeFeel | Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
Find information about how to look after your emotional wellbeing and mental health, discover support from organisations around Scotland and…
Education and Careers
Whether you’re at school, university, starting your first job or thinking about changing career – we’ve got lots of helpful…
LGBTQI+
Here’s where you’ll find our info on coming out, questions you might have and more!
Money and Finance
On our money and finance page we have lots of information from ‘How to manage your money in the Cost…
Got Questions About Smoking or Vaping?
Got questions about smoking or vaping? Want to know where to get support to quit? We’ve put together this page…
DigiKnow | Cyber Skills and AI
Whether you want to know more about misinformation, gaming, learn about AI or how to stay safe online, our DigiKnow…
Rights and Identity
Find out how to vote, support you can access if you’re a young carer, and other information to support your…
Climate and Nature
We’ve put together information on how you can get more involved in nature and what you can do if you’re…
Gaelic | Gàidhlig
Gaelic information, learning resources, opportunities and more!
Learn How To Fact Check!
Our InfoWise page has plenty of handy information related to fact checking, spotting misinformation online and plenty more important skills on the run up to the Scottish Parliament Election.
Age 11 or 12? Check Out Our YS Magazine
Read The Latest Issue of Our YS Magazine!
We’re excited to share our new YS Magazine, by Young Scot for 11 to 12-year-olds.
YS Magazine Issue 2
Issue 2 is filled with information about your rights as well as stories from other young people.
YS Magazine Issue 1
Issue 1 includes information around cyber safety and an interview with young gamer Billie!
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