Campaigns

• Ping

  Ping is the digital information resource for young people in Scotland who have experience of pregnancy and parenthood.

• PowerPause

  It's time to take a break. While we all love our phones, laptops, tablets and TVs, it's important to have some time away from the glare of a screen. Here's how to get some screen time/real time balance.

• ReRoute

  ReRoute is Scotland’s Youth Biodiversity Panel and are working with Scottish Natural Heritage and Young Scot to involve young people in Scotland’s nature and outdoors. By talking to young people and working with different environmental organisations they hope to engage young people on different topics, issues and opportunities related to Scotland’s amazing nature and wildlife.

• STEM

  STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - and these are all subjects we can start learning at school! Young Scot are working with The Scottish Government to improve gender imbalances in participation of STEM courses at college and university.  Overall, girls are under-represented in STEM subjects in schools, colleges and universities. Gender stereotypes are a major factor contributing to these imbalances - you have the power to change this!

• Voting

  Can I vote? How do I register to vote? And how do I vote? Young Scot explains everything you need to know, from how to vote on polling day to what to do at the polling station - find out what you need to know about General Elections, Scottish Parliament Elections, and Referendums.

• WORK

  W.O.R.K stands for Working, Opportunities, Rights & Knowledge and is an information source for young people, created by Young Scot, in partnership with Developing Young Workforce.

• Young Carers

  Find out how to apply for the Young Carers Package and Carer's Allowance, hear stories from other young people on their experience of being a carer and get loads of info on caring for someone.

• Young Scot Awards

  The Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards are back for another year! Check out the latest announcements, news and everything you need to know about the 2020 event.