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We’re getting ready for Summer! So whether you’re planning a trip abroad or heading to festivals we’ve got information to help you!

Keep an eye on our TikTok and Instagram too for more information!

May 29, 2023All ages

LifestyleTravel and Leisure

Making the Most of Your Summer

May 20, 2019December 21, 2022All ages

Rights and Identity

What is a European Youth Card?

Information on how you can use your Young Scot NEC to get discounts throughout Europe.

May 27, 2019December 1, 2022All ages

Rights and IdentityTravel and Leisure

What to Do if You Lose Your Passport Abroad

If the idea of losing or damaging your passport abroad fills you with fear, read our six-step guide so you…

June 10, 2019All ages

Lifestyle

European Youth Card Discounts – European Youth Card Discounts

May 25, 2022December 23, 2022All ages

Travel and Leisure

Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel

Find out how you can free bus travel with your Young Scot NEC.

Earn Rewards Points, Win Vouchers, & Get Involved…

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May 22, 2023May 31, 2023All ages

Learn and GrowMake a Difference

Apply to Join the Youth Volunteering Legacy Group

Volunteer on this project to help improve volunteering and guarantee lasting change for Scotland’s young people.

December 15, 2022March 14, 2023All 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.

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

Health and WellbeingMake a Difference

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

Health and WellbeingRelationshipsRights and Identity

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

Health and WellbeingLifestyleRights and Identity

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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