Young Scot has published a new report highlighting how children and young people have helped shape the draft Children’s Rights Scheme, a key part of the Scottish Government’s work to deliver on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024.
Read MoreA new report has revealed the lasting benefits of the Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel Scheme, highlighting its role in supporting young people through the cost of living crisis, tackling child poverty and promoting more sustainable travel.
Read MoreYoung people can help shape their own future by taking part in our Truth About Youth survey and sharing their views to help Young Scot and partners design services that reflect what matters most to them.
Read MoreA brand-new YouTube docuseries from Young Scot is set to spark vital conversations around toxic masculinity, men’s mental health and what it really means to grow up as a man in Scotland today.
Read MoreDiscover how your organisation can add questions to Young Scot’s Truth About Youth 2025/26 Survey and gain valuable insights from thousands of young people across Scotland.
Read MoreAmy Simmons, Vice Chair of the Young Scot Board, has received an Outstanding Achievement accolade in the Young Achiever of the Year category at the Scottish Women’s Awards 2025.
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Read MoreYoung Scot remains committed to inclusion.
Read MoreScotland’s only national awards for young people demonstrate the power of positive role models
Read MoreYoung people in Scotland are facing a safety crisis, with 67% reporting they have felt unsafe at some point. Over 2,500 11 to 25-year-olds took part in Young Scot’s annual Truth About Youth survey, which explored what young people think about life in Scotland, their concerns and the issues that matter most to them.
Read MoreApp features youth info, replacement cards and interactive map.
Read MoreResources to support young people’s cyber resilience.
Read MoreA survey by Young Scot and Fast Forward has revealed the financial toll of in-game purchases with nearly a quarter of young gamers admitting to gambling while playing video games.
Read MoreThe stage is set for an unforgettable celebration as the Young Scot Awards returns to the iconic Platform venue in Glasgow to honour the remarkable achievements of Scotland's young people.
Read MoreOur schoolbag-friendly YS Magazine is packed full of puzzles, tips on looking after your wellbeing, stories and discounts perfectly pitched to provide 11 to 12-year-olds with information as they prepare to become Young Scot cardholders.
Read MoreFrom ice-skating, to carnivals to cosying up with a good book – young people can access a variety of discounts to fill up their time during the winter holidays!
Read MoreYoung surfers, students and adventurers can experience the thrills of Scotland’s first state-of-the-art artificial surf park at an affordable price as newly opened Lost Shore Surf Resort partners with Young Scot.
Read MoreYoung people now have a keen eye on their next step following a joint campaign with Young Scot and Skills Development Scotland to spread the word among 11 to 26-year-olds of Scotland top careers service.
Read MoreWe are delighted to welcome Ashley Ryan, Findlay Anderson, and Calum Campbell to the Young Scot Board. Their combined expertise will support our mission to help young people thrive.
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