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What is it like being a young person in Scotland today?

Hear from other young Scots across the nation through a series of blogs and content on the issues that matter most to them.

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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 or false.

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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 in Scotland.

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Louisa on... Five Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Career

Louisa, age 16 from South Ayrshire, and from the #YSHealth Panel, shares her tips on five questions you should ask yourself about your career and how to make the best choices.

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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 this blog focussed on the history of the feminist movement and why we still need feminism today.

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Ellie on... Choosing the Right Career for You

Ellie, age 21 from Edinburgh, and from the Young Scot Content Collaborators Panel, shares her tips on choosing your career, what options there are and when to start thinking about your future.

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Emma on... Speaking at COP26

Emma, from the Young People's Forest Panel, shares her experience speaking at COP26 last November.
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Imaan on... Taking Back Control After COVID

Imaan from the Young Scot Health Panel talks about making sure to focus on the things we can control to ensure we feel strong coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fergus on... Talking About How You Feel

Fergus Crawley shares his powerful story on the importance of speaking up about how you are really feeling and his journey with mental health.
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Reatha on... Being a Young Carer

Reatha shares her story about being a young carer and also caring for herself. She talks about the importance of looking after yourself to help look after others.
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