Young Carers Package
The Young Carers Package is available to all young carers in Scotland between the ages of 11-18. Find out more…
Resources and Information for Gypsy/Traveller and Roma Young People
Information and support available for Gypsy/Traveller and Roma young people.
Scottish Gaelic & Irish
Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic are often compared, but what are the similarities and differences?
Scottish Careers Week Events 2023
Scottish Careers Week is from 13-17 November 2023. Here are some of the events you can get involved with to…
What You Need to Know About Visiting a Careers Adviser
If you’re wondering what the future looks like for you, you can chat through your options with a Skills Development…
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…
SYP Elections 2023
Scottish Youth Parliament Elections are happening from 6 November 2023 – 19 November 2023. Here’s how to vote using your…
Deaf Awareness
Shiona, a member of our Creator Collective shares some common phrases she hears when people find out she’s deaf.
Know Your Rights as a Tenant
Got a question about your rights as a tenant? This article covers a range of topics with some of the…
Ask Us Your Questions
Suggest a topic or question for us to cover and create future content on that we post on our website…
STIs Are on the Rise
Here’s how to protect yourself and others from STIs.
Young Scot E-Voting
Your local council or a community group might be running a vote using our Young Scot e-voting website. They might…
Meet the Creator Collective
Find out more about our Creator Collective and how to get involved.
Let's Talk Endometriosis
March 2023 is Endometriosis Action Month, so we’ve put together some helpful resources to inform you on all things endometriosis…
Scottish Careers Week
The week is from 13 to 17 November 2023 and is a great time to discover the opportunities and career support…
The Cost Crisis
You may have heard a lot recently about the ‘Cost Crisis’ or ‘Cost of Living Crisis’. With inflation in the…
Young Scot Youth Voice
What is it like being a young person in Scotland today? Hear from other young Scots across the nation through…
Young Scot Schools
Find out everything you need to know about our #YSSchools Programme and how you can lead this in your school….
#MakeTimeTo
#MakeTimeTo is a campaign to raise awareness of #AyeFeel and encourage young people to make time to look after their…
Resources
More useful information and practical resources to help you manage your money!
Hear From the Experts
Don’t just take our word for how you can manage your money better, hear straight from the money experts!
Saving
Learn how to look after the pennies, so the pounds take care of themselves! Informative articles, videos and helpful resources…
Budgeting
Learn more about looking after your money by budgeting! Access handy articles, online tools and videos to get information about…
Scotland's Young People's Forest
Scotland’s Young People’s Panel is made up of 23 young people with a vision to create the first forest in…
Tell Us What You Thought Of Our Scottish Careers Week Content
Scottish Careers Week took place in November. Tell us what you thought of our content and get 150 Rewards Points!
Share Your Thoughts on Creating a Smokefree Generation and Tackling Youth Vaping
The Department of Health and Social Care are seeking opinions on proposed actions to protect future generations from the harms…
Share Your Thoughts on What You Need to Learn
Share your thoughts on what you need to be ready to learn with this ‘What I Need to Learn’ survey.
Being a Young Person in Scotland Today
We’re running a BIG survey to get a better understanding of what life’s like in Scotland for young people like…
Your Views on Gambling, Gaming and Cryptocurrency
Take part in our survey! We want to hear what you think about gambling, cryptocurrency, and the connections between gaming…
Create Content for Young Scot
Interested in creating content for Young Scot? Find out more about the different ways you can get involved.
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Submit Your Gaelic Content Ideas
We want to give you the chance to submit your Gaelic content ideas and be in with the chance of…
Brush Up on Your Cyber Skills With These Online Opportunities
Three exciting digital opportunities to brush up on your cyber security knowledge and build new skills.
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!
Share Your Thoughts on Creating a Smokefree Generation and Tackling Youth Vaping
Share Your Thoughts on Relationships, Sexual Health, and Parenthood Education in Scotland
Get 20% off Food and Drink at Civerinos
Simply show your valid Young Scot NEC at any Slice, Prom Slice and Civerinos Restaurant locations to receive your discount!
Life With Endometriosis
Dionne shares how it feels to be diagnosed and live with Endometriosis, a health condition which affects about 1.5 million…
My Journey With Endometriosis
Dionne shares with us her experience of being diagnosed with endometriosis and where she has found support.
"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.
What Young People Are Saying About the Cost Crisis
Young people have been telling us that the cost crisis is impacting their day-to-day lives. Find out more about what…
#VolunteeringMakesMe: Hear From the Volunteers Making a Difference
#VolunteeringMakesMe is a campaign developed by young people to celebrate the skills and experience young people achieve through volunteering. Have you…
10 Things People With Depression Want You to Know
Young Scot, Dionne McFarlane, shares her experiences of living with depression.
Peace on... Finding Unity After Experiencing Racism
Peace shares a powerful personal story about her experiences of racisim and discrimination, and embracing her culture.
Essay on... Youth Loneliness by Tafadzwa Ashely
This is a short essay on loneliness written by published Author, Environmentalist and ARTivist, Tafadzwa Ashely.
Mehr-un-Nisa on... Loneliness doesn't have to be permanent.
Mehr-un-Nisa shares her story of how writing has helped with overcoming feelings of loneliness.
Hannah on... Lessons I've Learnt About Misinformation
Inspired by ‘Navigating Modern Life’, a short film series by the BBC and the Open University, Hannah shares some key…
Ashely On... The Importance of Black History Month
Ashely explains how some people may feel isolated due to the colour of their skin, and why that makes Black…
Maria On… Culture, Identity and Loneliness
Maria shares her journey with loneliness and how it made her distance herself from her culture.