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@young.scot Sophie from Dakota Hotels shares her career journey and the many new skills she’s learned along the way. Find out more about a career in hospitality at MyWorldOfWork.co.uk #YoungScot #Careers #DakotaHotels #Scotland #Edinburgh #CareersWeek #ScottishTikTok #Hospitality
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@young.scot Are you a young carer? You might not even realise it because caring can look different to everyone! If you are 18 or under and helps to look after someone with a disability, illness, mental health condition or drug or alcohol addiction, you are a young carer. Find out what young carers do daily and what support is available at young.scot/YoungCarers.
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Latest Youth Voice Blogs
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…
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…
Jahan On… Moving From Pakistan to Scotland
Jahan explains her journey moving from Pakistan to Scotland and how the changes and differences in culture, language, heritage and…
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…
Hannah on…Getting Better at Small Talk
Hannah explains a bit about what small talk is and why it can be difficult for some people, along with…
Alice on... Escaping To The Past To Combat Stress
Alice shares how she stays on top of her mental health with learning about Scottish history.
Peace on... Finding Unity After Experiencing Racism
Peace shares a powerful personal story about her experiences of racisim and discrimination, and embracing her culture.
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.
Jahan On... Moving From Pakistan to Scotland
Jahan explains her journey moving from Pakistan to Scotland and how the changes and differences in culture, language, heritage and…
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…
Kirill on... Going Back to School
Kirill, 15, from Penicuik and part of the Young Scot Innovators shares his top tips on going back to school…
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…
Whatever Next? On Adult Adoptive Identities
Young Scot Awards winners Whatever Next? share information on the project and talk about their upcoming book, “Whatever Next? On…
Anna on... Coming Out
Anna shares some top tips for coming out and how you could support a friend going through the same situation.
Life in Scotland for LGBT Young People
In this blog, Policy and Research Manager Paul Daly from LGBT Youth Scotland shares all about the research project: Life…
Coping with Transphobic Content on Social Media
Zoel shares 5 top tips for coping with transphobic content on social media and how to look after mental health…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Anna on... Coming Out
Anna shares some top tips for coming out and how you could support a friend going through the same situation.
#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…
Peace on... Finding Unity After Experiencing Racism
Peace shares a powerful personal story about her experiences of racisim and discrimination, and embracing her culture.
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…
Nicola on... Getting Involved in Netball
Nicola who plays netball for the under 21 Scotland Squad shares her journey into netball and top tips if you’re…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Emma on Speaking at COP26
Emma, from the Young People’s Forest Panel, shares her experience speaking at COP26 last November.
Amanda on Climate Activists You Should be Following
Amanda, from the YS Health Panel, shares her favourite Climate Activists on Instagram and Twitter.
A Snapshot of Girls’ and Young Women’s Lives
Amanda from the #YSHealth Panel tells us about the Girls’ Attitudes Survey carried out by Girlguiding. This survey asks girls and young women how…
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…
Kirill on... Going Back to School
Kirill, 15, from Penicuik and part of the Young Scot Innovators shares his top tips on going back to school…
Coping with Transphobic Content on Social Media
Zoel shares 5 top tips for coping with transphobic content on social media and how to look after mental health…
Alice on... Escaping To The Past To Combat Stress
Alice shares how she stays on top of her mental health with learning about Scottish history.
Being a Young Carer and Caring For Yourself
Reatha shares her story about being a young carer and also caring for herself. She talks about the importance of…
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…
Whatever Next? On Adult Adoptive Identities
Young Scot Awards winners Whatever Next? share information on the project and talk about their upcoming book, “Whatever Next? On…
Life in Scotland for LGBT Young People
In this blog, Policy and Research Manager Paul Daly from LGBT Youth Scotland shares all about the research project: Life…
Maria on her Cyber Career Journey
Maria, a Digital Security Associate, shares her journey to a cyber career. She discusses finding direction, doing what she loves…
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…
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,…
Proud to Be... Me - Amanda's blog
Amanda Calley, 24, Aberdeen, shares what ‘Proud to Be’ means to her and her experience of educating and raising awareness…
Proud to Be... Intelligent
Emmanuel Gebreyes, 15, Glasgow, shares what ‘Proud to Be’ means to him and his experience of the societal stereotypes of…
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.
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.
Jahan On... Moving From Pakistan to Scotland
Jahan explains her journey moving from Pakistan to Scotland and how the changes and differences in culture, language, heritage and…
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.
Theo on... How To Treat Disabled People
Theo explains their journey of becoming disabled during lockdown and the ableism they faced. They also share some insight into…
Kira on… Balancing Responsibilities with Sport
Kira shares her experience as a young carer and how focusing on sport helped her balance responsibilities and combat loneliness.
Ally on…Tackling Loneliness Through Art
Ally shares with us her experience of loneliness and how she decided to deal with it through visual art.
Alasdair on…Getting Out of the House
Alasdair talks about some of the things you can do to get out of your house and make the most…
Hannah on…Getting Better at Small Talk
Hannah explains a bit about what small talk is and why it can be difficult for some people, along with…