YouthTalk Edinburgh - Activities & Challenges

YouthTalk Edinburgh - hundreds of things to do

The Council's Schools and Lifelong Learning team have put together this selection of fun and free online activities that we hope will give you some top tips and ideas.

Awards Network - Edinburgh Opportunities for Youth Awards

Awards Network are a fantastic way to get formal recognition or formal accreditation, for many of the activities which you are already doing in youth work settings. There are many different types of awards for young people to take up – some you didn’t even know existed!  Each award will reflect a different level of input, skill level, or timescale involved.

Your Libraries in Edinburgh

Find out different resources and articles to help you get the best from your local and school libraries

Youth Work Across Edinburgh

Information about activities and challenges to keep you occupied

Seven Ways You Can Use Your Young Scot Card

Your Young Scot card gets you money off travel, discounts on restaurants and shopping, works a proof of age card in Scotland and much more.

Using Your Young Scot Card as Proof of Age

Find out about the PASS system, how old you need to be to buy certain things and what to do if your card is refused.

Cooking For Fun

This is a great time for children, young people and families to get loose in the kitchen and to develop the cooking skills you need for the future.  Below are some great resources.

Interested in filmmaking?

Educational Scotland - online wakelets

Education Scotland have created online Wakelets for all subjects. Check out the ones below!

Career Support

Information and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.

Training for Work

Information about training for employment available in Edinburgh: * Developing Young Workforce (DYW) * No One Left Behind (NOLB) * Volunteer Edinburgh