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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Sport was my life, and COVID-19 changed that - but that's okay!
Fiona from the Young People’s Sport Panel speaks about her journey of accepting that what works to support one person…
How the Polar Academy Changed My Life
Twenty year old Arran from Fort William tells us how the Polar Academy changed his life for the better!
Defeating The Dreaded Demotivation
Lara tells us about her experience of demotivation and shares tips for tackling it in your daily life!
Carrie's Blog: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Carrie's Experience as a Young Carer
Carrie is a young carer and in our blog she explains what it’s like caring for her mum – the…
Sarah's Blog: Being a Young Carer
Sarah share’s her blog about being a young carer for her brother Patrick and the three things she’s gained from…
Fatimah's Blog: I Am a Young Carer
Fatimah is a young carer who is part of Carers Trust Scotland’s Young Adult Carer Advisory Group. In this blog, Fatimah…
8 Top Tips For Tackling Loneliness
It can be easy to feel lonely and isolated – even when we’re surrounded by other people. Melissa from the…
Islamophobia in Scotland
Osama, one of our YS Hive volunteers, explains what Islamophobia is and how it is impacting young people in Scotland.
Billie on ... Inclusion in the Esports Industry
Meet Billie, who is a member of the Young Scot Creator Collective, a group of young people who make videos…
Ailsa air… a’ cleachdadh Gàidhlig taobh a-muigh na sgoil
Ailsa from the Gaelic & Scots Languages Panel shares some quick tips on how to use Gaelic outside of school!
Experiencing and Managing Loneliness
Read how other young people are managing their feelings of loneliness in this article sharing their experiences
The Different Experiences of Loneliness
Take a look at some of the experiences other young people have had with loneliness and what helps them manage…