From half price concert tickets, discounted hotel rooms and exciting events young people can save money while travelling with their Young Scot Entitlement Card (NEC). 

Our unique partnership with the European Youth Card Association (EYCA) ensures every discount that is available through youth card schemes in 36 countries across Europe, is also available to young people in Scotland! 

So with the summer holidays approaching, why not encourage young people you know to check out the thousands of ways to save while exploring Europe? 

Get inspired!

Feel inspired by group travel experts Topdeck who offer 5% travel experiences in Europe, Australasia, North America, Asia and beyond.

Plan a trip abroad with a difference by searching 100s of exchange experiences offered with a 20% discount via dothegap – an international community that connects young people with cultural exchange activities.

Where to stay  

Booking a place to stay is super easy with EYCA discount partners, including: 

• Hotel Express 

• Hotelius 

• Euro Hostel 

Or if you are thinking of staying for longer check out this discount at Spotathome – 30% off reseravation fees at this mid to long-term accommodation provider.  

Explore! 

Outdoor experience experts Explorial combine sightseeing with tasks and puzzles to guide you around new cities using an interactive app on your smart phone – young people get a 40% off discount with their Young Scot NEC! 

European Youth Cardholders can benefit from a 10% discount on entry to attractions and museums in Europe via Tiqets – gaze at Gaudi in Barcelona, discover distilleries in Dublin or venture to Van Gogh at the Amsterdam museum.  

Grab a bite to eat 

There are over 900 food and drink discounts available to Young Scot cardholders from pizza, to coffee, pastries to fast food favourites such as 15% off Subway in Spain. You can also get 15% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at any Hard Rock Café across Europe! Young people can filter by ‘food and drink’ on the EYCA discount page to see all the participating stores.

Interested in offering a discount to young people? Fill in this form and we’ll be in touch!

You can visit our page about the European Youth Card Association to find out more about the partnership and visit the EYCA website to discover the thousands of discounts available in 36 countries.