Young Scot
youngscot.bsky.social
Young Scot
@youngscot.bsky.social
We're Young Scot – Scotland's youth engagement platform.
Know a young person who wants to make a difference? 🌟

Join the CashBack for Communities Fund Panel & help decide which projects for young people in Scotland get funded! 💬

Travel covered + 500 Young Scot points!

More info 👉 young.scot/get-involved...

#YouthVoice #CashBackForCommunities #Scotland
October 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🪙 Complete the survey to collect 200 Young Scot reward points!

No Knives, Better Lives are asking young people in Scotland aged 11-25 to help them understand more about your experiences and views on violence and how to reduce it in Scotland 💭

It only takes a few minutes! 👉 https://bit.ly/4nyAiRH
October 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We're hiring! 🌟

Young Scot seeks a visionary CEO to lead our national charity, drive strategy, champion young people and build impactful partnerships. Inclusive, flexible and open to all backgrounds.

Join us in shaping the future!

Find out more and how to apply 👇 youngscot.net/careers/chie...
Chief Executive - Young Scot Corporate
We are seeking a visionary and values-driven Chief Executive who can build on our strong foundations and lead Young Scot into its next chapter. Closing date 26 October 2025.
youngscot.net
September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Let's talk about hobbies!

Hobbies and activities are lots of fun & can make a big difference to young people's wellbeing and life skills...but they can also be pricey and hard to access.

Share our survey with young people to help improve hobbies in Scotland 👇
https://surveys.young.scot/s/8GH7TI/
September 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🌍 Are you 13–20 & passionate about digital rights?

Apply to be a 5Rights Youth Ambassador! Collaborate, campaign & represent youth voices worldwide.

Join the 5Rights Foundation and make a positive impact in the digital world as an ambassador

Apply by Sept 15 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
September 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🎉 Huge congratulations to our Vice Chair Amy Simmons for being recognised with Outstanding Achievement in the Young Achiever of the Year category at the Scottish Women’s Awards!

We’re so proud of Amy’s incredible dedication & impact at Young Scot.

Read more 👉 youngscot.net/news-databas...
Young Scot Vice Chair recognised at the Scottish Women’s Awards - Young Scot Corporate
Amy 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.
youngscot.net
September 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Delighted to join forces with @theferret.scot and @cilipscotland.bsky.social to help young people tackle disinformation online.

With support from the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, we’ll co-design training to spot misinformation & build digital confidence. More via The Ferret 👇
September 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Two in three young people in Scotland have felt unsafe.

That’s why Young Scot + @policescotland.bsky.social have launched a digital safety hub - to promote safety, reduce harm and build trust in the police.

💡 Giving young people clear info, right where they need it.

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https://young.scot/safety
Young Scot Safety
Welcome to the Young Scot Safety homepage. Here you'll find answers to plenty of common questions young people have around interacting and contacting the police.
young.scot
August 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Tickets for this year's Community Gathering are now LIVE! 🔥

📍The Social Hub Glasgow
📅Sat 6th Sept
🙌Young people aged 16-25
💰Tickets from £0 to £10

For details, how to get there, accessibility and other FAQs, see Eventbrite and get your tickets now: bit.ly/yscs-gatheri...
July 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
📢 We've teamed up with @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social to make finance fairer for young people. Share this quick survey to help us understand what works (and doesn’t)! 👇 surveys.young.scot/s/NLZDDZ/

🎉 Chance to win a £25 Love2Shop voucher!
August 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Exam results are in and whatever the results, young people are not alone.

Skills Development Scotland Results Helpline expert advisers will be at the end of the phone to help young people. Call the helpline on 0808 100 8000.

Or visit our information hub 👇
young.scot/get-informed...
August 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
With exam results tomorrow we wish everyone the best of luck 💖

#SQAresults Day can be a rollercoaster!

If you know a young person who is dreading the postie, we have some great tips for staying calm and planning what comes next via @sqanews.bsky.social 😊

Have a read: info.sqa.org.uk/44SkVNn
August 4, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Spending summer in Glasgow? We've got young people covered 🍕

🎫For the full range of discounts available with a Young Scot National Entitlement Card head over to young.scot/discounts

#Glasgow #Discounts #YoungScotCard
August 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
📢 We've teamed up with @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social to make finance fairer for young people. Share this quick survey to help us understand what works (and doesn’t)! 👇 surveys.young.scot/s/NLZDDZ/

🎉 Chance to win a £25 Love2Shop voucher!
August 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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The Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP) is a unique opportunity for 18 - 35 year olds in Scotland to grow as leaders and take action!

Find out more and apply by the 29th of July at midnight: www.2050.scot/calp

#Youth #Scotland #Climate #Leadership
Climate Action Leadership Programme — 2050 Climate Group
www.2050.scot
July 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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BLOG: #SQAresults Day can be an emotional rollercoaster - make it a smooth ride with @youngscot.bsky.social. 🎢

If you're dreading the postie delivering your certificate, Young Scot has great tips for staying calm, and planning what comes next.😊

Have a read: info.sqa.org.uk/44SkVNn
July 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Getting ahead of back-to-school prep?

Check out the discounts you can get with your Young Scot National Entitlement Card!

🎓 Uniform bit.ly/44GNGwf
🎨 Supplies bit.ly/44GhwB2
📚 Study guides bit.ly/4kNnZ1J

There's loads more places you can save with your card, check them out

👛 bit.ly/4f85c08
July 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🎉 We had an amazing time at the Scottish Young Carers Festival!

This annual event is a brilliant opportunity for young carers to take a break and have fun 💜

Know a young carer? Make sure they don’t miss out, they can sign up for the free Young Carers Package today 👇

young.scot/campaigns/yo...
July 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Planning a paddleboard session or know someone who is?

Here are a few tips to keep you safe while out on the water 👇

For more info on staying safe and having fun visit: watersafetyscotland.org.uk/advice-hub/a...
July 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
That's a wrap on our 2025 #YSAwards! 🥳

But wait...we’re not done yet! 👀

Stick with us over the next few days as we dive into the incredible stories behind the winners success, trust us, you’ll wanna hear them.

#ThatsAWrap #FutureChangemakers #StayTuned #Scotland
June 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
What an amazing night @YoungScot Awards! 🥰 #YSAwards

A big thank you to our sponsors and everyone who made this night extra special for our incredible finalists - we couldn't do it without you 🙌
June 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🎉 They did it!
Big cheers to our Young Scot Awards winners 2025!

Their stories? Inspiring.
Their impact? Unreal.
Their energy? Off the charts!

You’ve inspired us, made us smile and reminded us that the future is in very good hands. Keep being bold, brilliant and unapologetically you!
#YSAwards
June 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
🌟 Meet the #YSAwards Entertainment finalists!

Muminah, Kyle & Afristyle Dance Club are lighting up Scotland with poetry, art & dance - amplifying voices, uplifting communities & inspiring joy! 🎤🎨💃

Read their stories! young.scot/awards

#CreativeMinds #CulturalChange
June 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🌍 Meet the #YSAwards Environment finalists!

From bees & oceans to bold climate action - Robert, Caitlin & Change in Blackburn Youth Committee are protecting our planet & inspiring change. 🌱💛

#ClimateChampions #YoungEnvironmentalists

Read their stories! young.scot/awards
June 6, 2025 at 7:40 AM
🌟 Meet the #YSAwards Community finalists!

Girls Who Walk, Sky and Project Sonrisa are improving their communities by tackling loneliness, stigma, mental health through walking, art & advocacy.

Big thanks to ‪@policescotland.bsky.social‬ for your support!

#CommunityChampions #InspirationInAction
June 3, 2025 at 7:19 AM