Young Scot
@youngscot.bsky.social
We're Young Scot – Scotland's youth engagement platform.
We brought young people and employers together to rethink the future of work experience - from VR career simulations to honest conversations about barriers and opportunities, the discussion was inspiring ✨
What’s your experience of work placements today?
@fsb-uk.bsky.social @fvcollege.bsky.social
What’s your experience of work placements today?
@fsb-uk.bsky.social @fvcollege.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We brought young people and employers together to rethink the future of work experience - from VR career simulations to honest conversations about barriers and opportunities, the discussion was inspiring ✨
What’s your experience of work placements today?
@fsb-uk.bsky.social @fvcollege.bsky.social
What’s your experience of work placements today?
@fsb-uk.bsky.social @fvcollege.bsky.social
🎥 Watch the final episode of our series Fae The Source with youth worker Connor McKee who chats about positive masculine qualities.
The series features candid conversations with experts in youth justice, violence reduction, and fitness.
📺 Watch now https://youtu.be/2IMdR8bh6ew?si=XT2eouq3kbSrocJb
The series features candid conversations with experts in youth justice, violence reduction, and fitness.
📺 Watch now https://youtu.be/2IMdR8bh6ew?si=XT2eouq3kbSrocJb
November 18, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🎥 Watch the final episode of our series Fae The Source with youth worker Connor McKee who chats about positive masculine qualities.
The series features candid conversations with experts in youth justice, violence reduction, and fitness.
📺 Watch now https://youtu.be/2IMdR8bh6ew?si=XT2eouq3kbSrocJb
The series features candid conversations with experts in youth justice, violence reduction, and fitness.
📺 Watch now https://youtu.be/2IMdR8bh6ew?si=XT2eouq3kbSrocJb
📣 Our Truth About Youth survey is open giving 11 to 25s the chance to share what life in Scotland really looks like today.
The results will help shape services that reflect young people’s experiences.
🎮 Entries = prize draw to win a Nintendo Switch 2!
👉 https://surveys.young.scot/s/D34EYY/
The results will help shape services that reflect young people’s experiences.
🎮 Entries = prize draw to win a Nintendo Switch 2!
👉 https://surveys.young.scot/s/D34EYY/
November 17, 2025 at 9:38 AM
📣 Our Truth About Youth survey is open giving 11 to 25s the chance to share what life in Scotland really looks like today.
The results will help shape services that reflect young people’s experiences.
🎮 Entries = prize draw to win a Nintendo Switch 2!
👉 https://surveys.young.scot/s/D34EYY/
The results will help shape services that reflect young people’s experiences.
🎮 Entries = prize draw to win a Nintendo Switch 2!
👉 https://surveys.young.scot/s/D34EYY/
🎙️ The latest in our Fae The Source series is a powerful episode with Youth Development Worker Jack Tully.
With roots in community arts, justice and participation, Jack chats about role models and what being a young man means today.
🎥 Watch here https://youtu.be/g-xPZo6Ryt0?si=Jkj13k5hRBiNcb4U
With roots in community arts, justice and participation, Jack chats about role models and what being a young man means today.
🎥 Watch here https://youtu.be/g-xPZo6Ryt0?si=Jkj13k5hRBiNcb4U
November 14, 2025 at 8:13 AM
🎙️ The latest in our Fae The Source series is a powerful episode with Youth Development Worker Jack Tully.
With roots in community arts, justice and participation, Jack chats about role models and what being a young man means today.
🎥 Watch here https://youtu.be/g-xPZo6Ryt0?si=Jkj13k5hRBiNcb4U
With roots in community arts, justice and participation, Jack chats about role models and what being a young man means today.
🎥 Watch here https://youtu.be/g-xPZo6Ryt0?si=Jkj13k5hRBiNcb4U
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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/
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/
🌍 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...
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
🌍 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...
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...
📢 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!
🎉 Chance to win a £25 Love2Shop voucher!
August 13, 2025 at 2:37 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!
🎉 Chance to win a £25 Love2Shop voucher!
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...
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
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...
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...
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
#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
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
#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
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
🎫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
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
🎫For the full range of discounts available with a Young Scot National Entitlement Card head over to young.scot/discounts
#Glasgow #Discounts #YoungScotCard
📢 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!
🎉 Chance to win a £25 Love2Shop voucher!
August 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
📢 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!
🎉 Chance to win a £25 Love2Shop voucher!
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
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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
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
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
🎉 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...
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
🎉 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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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 🙌
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
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 🙌
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 🙌
🎉 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
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
🎉 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
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
🌟 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
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 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
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
🌍 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
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 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
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
🌟 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
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
🌟 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
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
🏅 Meet the #YSAwards Sport & Physical Activity finalists!
From judo to kickboxing, snowboarding to community sport, Rebecca, Aidan & Ciaran, Fraser and Seren are breaking barriers & inspiring Scotland to take part and get moving!
Thanks sportscotland! 🙌
Read their stories! young.scot/awards
From judo to kickboxing, snowboarding to community sport, Rebecca, Aidan & Ciaran, Fraser and Seren are breaking barriers & inspiring Scotland to take part and get moving!
Thanks sportscotland! 🙌
Read their stories! young.scot/awards
May 28, 2025 at 7:06 AM
🏅 Meet the #YSAwards Sport & Physical Activity finalists!
From judo to kickboxing, snowboarding to community sport, Rebecca, Aidan & Ciaran, Fraser and Seren are breaking barriers & inspiring Scotland to take part and get moving!
Thanks sportscotland! 🙌
Read their stories! young.scot/awards
From judo to kickboxing, snowboarding to community sport, Rebecca, Aidan & Ciaran, Fraser and Seren are breaking barriers & inspiring Scotland to take part and get moving!
Thanks sportscotland! 🙌
Read their stories! young.scot/awards
🌟 Meet the finalists for Health & Wellbeing at the #YSAwards!
Ellie, Chawan & St. Philip’s School pupils are driving change 🙌
From fitness & inclusion to Cystic Fibrosis awareness & foodbank support they are all true #HealthHeroes shaping a better future!
Read their stories! young.scot/awards
Ellie, Chawan & St. Philip’s School pupils are driving change 🙌
From fitness & inclusion to Cystic Fibrosis awareness & foodbank support they are all true #HealthHeroes shaping a better future!
Read their stories! young.scot/awards
May 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🌟 Meet the finalists for Health & Wellbeing at the #YSAwards!
Ellie, Chawan & St. Philip’s School pupils are driving change 🙌
From fitness & inclusion to Cystic Fibrosis awareness & foodbank support they are all true #HealthHeroes shaping a better future!
Read their stories! young.scot/awards
Ellie, Chawan & St. Philip’s School pupils are driving change 🙌
From fitness & inclusion to Cystic Fibrosis awareness & foodbank support they are all true #HealthHeroes shaping a better future!
Read their stories! young.scot/awards
🌟 Meet the #YSAwards Equality & Diversity finalists!
Kai, the Tartan Class & The Fostering Network’s youth board are breaking barriers, sparking change & championing inclusion across Scotland! 💚
Huge thanks to Enable Scotland for the support! 🙌 #InspiringChange #YouthPower
Kai, the Tartan Class & The Fostering Network’s youth board are breaking barriers, sparking change & championing inclusion across Scotland! 💚
Huge thanks to Enable Scotland for the support! 🙌 #InspiringChange #YouthPower
May 22, 2025 at 7:06 AM
🌟 Meet the #YSAwards Equality & Diversity finalists!
Kai, the Tartan Class & The Fostering Network’s youth board are breaking barriers, sparking change & championing inclusion across Scotland! 💚
Huge thanks to Enable Scotland for the support! 🙌 #InspiringChange #YouthPower
Kai, the Tartan Class & The Fostering Network’s youth board are breaking barriers, sparking change & championing inclusion across Scotland! 💚
Huge thanks to Enable Scotland for the support! 🙌 #InspiringChange #YouthPower
Are you a young carer?
Don't miss our next newsletter – packed with info on rewards you can claim, the latest prize winners and exclusive updates just for you!
Not signed up yet? Head to the Young Carers section on Young Scot Membership to get started.
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Don't miss our next newsletter – packed with info on rewards you can claim, the latest prize winners and exclusive updates just for you!
Not signed up yet? Head to the Young Carers section on Young Scot Membership to get started.
membership.young.scot/ys/pages/spe...
May 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Are you a young carer?
Don't miss our next newsletter – packed with info on rewards you can claim, the latest prize winners and exclusive updates just for you!
Not signed up yet? Head to the Young Carers section on Young Scot Membership to get started.
membership.young.scot/ys/pages/spe...
Don't miss our next newsletter – packed with info on rewards you can claim, the latest prize winners and exclusive updates just for you!
Not signed up yet? Head to the Young Carers section on Young Scot Membership to get started.
membership.young.scot/ys/pages/spe...