Read The Latest Issue of Our YS Magazine!
We’re excited to share our new YS Magazine, by Young Scot for 11 to 12-year-olds.
What Support Can I Get as a Care Leaver or If I'm Care Experienced?
Benefits, support and places to go for help if you’ve been in care or are a care leaver in Scotland.
Scottish Gaelic History
A brief history of Gaelic in Scotland from the medieval ages to the present.
Managing Online Communities & Friend Groups
Learn about apps for managing communities online like Discord in this short article.
What Is A Hidden Disability?
Learn what a hidden disability is along with some tips to support yourself or friends who have a hidden disability.
LGBTQI+ Mental Health Support in Scotland
Across Scotland, there are people, services and spaces made for LGBTQI+ young people – and Young Scot is here to…
Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Young Scot National Entitlement Card
A Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC) gets you access to money off online and in stores, Young Scot Rewards,…
Save Money on Travel in Scotland
Get free bus travel if you’re under 22, money off trains and ferries and more with your Young Scot National…
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.
Save Money on Travel With Your Young Scot National Entitlement Card
Find out how you can get cheaper transport on buses, trains and ferries with your Young Scot NEC.
Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel
Find out how you can free bus travel with your Young Scot NEC.
Young Scot Observatory
Take a look at the Young Scot Observatory, where you can find a bunch of reports we’ve helped young people…
AyeFeel | Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
Find information about how to look after your emotional wellbeing and mental health, discover support from organisations around Scotland and…
Fae The Source: Redefining Masculinity
Our video series discussing young men’s positive mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Young Scot Safety
Activate Your Rights
Activate Your Rights is information created for young people, by young people in partnership with Children in Scotland, Scottish Government…
Meet the Creator Collective
Find out more about our Creator Collective and how to get involved.
InfoWise: Media Literacy
Whether you want to learn about information literacy, understand AI, or spot fake news, our InfoWise resources have plenty of…
Give It a Go
What will you try out this year to boost your mental health and wellbeing? It could be anything from a…
Got Questions About Smoking or Vaping?
Got questions about smoking or vaping? Want to know where to get support to quit? We’ve put together this page…
Black History Month
October is Black History Month in the UK. Find out about inspiring individuals who have made a difference as well…
Support if You’re Care Experienced
We worked with Care Experienced young people to put together this page of helpful resources. You’ll find information on bursaries,…
Climate and Nature
We’ve put together information on how you can get more involved in nature and what you can do if you’re…
Voting
Can I vote? How do I register to vote? And how do I vote? We explain everything related to voting…
SURVEY: Tell Us About Your Podcast Listening Habits
Complete this short survey and tell us all about your podcast listening habits. You’ll also get the chance to tell…
A Step by Step Guide on Signing Up for Young Scot Membership
Want a Young Scot Membership? Here’s how to sign up for an account!
10% off Outdoor Equipment at GO Outdoors
Save money on camping gear, walking equipment and more with 10% off at Go Outdoors
Mental Pressures of the Student Experience as a Person of Colour (POC)
Jay shares research on the challenges of studying at university in Scotland as a person of colour.
"Endometriosis is more than painful periods!" by Katy Johnston
March is Endometriosis Month. Katy Johnston, presenter on Capital Scotland shares her experience of living with Endometriosis.
Young Scotcast Episode 5 - 'Online Bullying' with Katie Ferguson and Len Pennie
For Episode 5 of Young Scotcast, Capital’s Katy J is joined by Katie Ferguson, Director from Respect Me – Scotland’s anti-bullying…
Young Scotcast Episode 4 - 'Let's Talk About Informed Consent' with Marianne, Rabia & Megan
For episode 4, Katy J chats about consent and healthy relationships with guests Marianne from the Enough! project at Glasgow…
Young Scotcast: Episode 3 - 'Make Your Mental Health a Priority' with Fergus Crawley
For Episode 3 of Young Scotcast, Capital’s Katy J is joined by Fergus Crawley, a positive mental health advocate, who…
Young Scotcast: Episode 2 - 'COVID Concerns' with Professor Jason Leitch
For Episode 2 of Young Scotcast, Capital’s Katy J is joined by National Clinical Director for Scottish Government, Professor Jason…
Young Scotcast: Episode 1 - 'This is Me' with Lawrence Chaney
Bing Bang Bong! Katy J is joined by LGBTQ+ advocate, Scottish Drag Royalty and Drag Race UK Winner, Lawrence Chaney,…