On #SaferInternetDay, we’re reminded how vital it is to keep young people safe online. Our digital safety hub developed with Police Scotland gives 11–25s clear advice to stay safe online: young.scot/safety 🤝 Collaboration is key! #OnlineSafety #Cybercrime

Hobbies matter 🎨⚽🥾 Our survey shows cost is the biggest barrier to taking part with only 22% of young people accessing free hobbies. We’re working to make activities more affordable through our Young Scot discount and rewards service. Find out more 👉 https://tinyurl.com/23c5mc8f

New research with Fast Forward shows how common gambling & gaming harms are for young people 🎮 99% game 💸 63% used in-game currencies 🎰 Scratchcards & arcades most common gambling types Young people are clear: they want early, stigma-free, accessible support. Read more 👉 https://shorturl.at/IehMX

Young people care about politics but misinformation is getting in the way 🔹 72% say politics affects their lives 🔹 2 in 5 feel they can influence decisions 🔹 60% struggle to tell what’s true online SYP & Young Scot shows why trusted information matters more than ever 👉 https://shorturl.at/Fu5fy

📣 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/

📣 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/

Our co-design workshop brought young people + adults together to shape ideas on equity and attainment in Scotland. Fun vibes, real learning, spaghetti towers included! 🎉 Know a young person who’d love to join future Young Scot events? Get in touch! 👇 https://young.scot/get-involved/

Young Scot's Blessing presented at the Equally Safe Online report launch, sharing insights for the creation of AI to tackle online GBV by @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social & @heriotwattuni.bsky.social We’re proud of all our volunteers for shaping this vital project. Read more 👉 https://edin.ac/43OuT19

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

🎥 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

📣 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 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

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

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...

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/

🌍 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...

🎉 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...

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 👇

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. 👉 https://young.scot/safety

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...

📢 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!

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...

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

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

📢 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!

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

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

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

🎉 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...

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...

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

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 🙌

🎉 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

🌟 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

🌍 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

🌟 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

🏅 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

🌟 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

🌟 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

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...

🚀 Big things ahead? If you're heading to college or uni, make sure your SAAS funding is sorted early — and earn 750 Young Scot Rewards points while you're at it! 🌟 Apply in May to start the year feeling organised, confident and ready to win some amazing prizes with your points 🎉 👉 www.saas.gov.uk

📣 Join us for the Scottish Languages Discussion Day - an opportunity to explore how Scots & Gaelic can inspire positive action 💡 Whether you’re in government, a local authority, a community group or a young person passionate about making a difference, sign up now! 📋 surveys.young.scot/s/MZV7UR/

📣 Calling all Gaelic and Scots speakers! Do you want to have your say about language priorities for the Scottish Government? Find out more and sign up for our Scottish Languages Panel via the link below ⬇️ young.scot/get-involved...

🚀 Big things ahead? If you're heading to college or uni, make sure your SAAS funding is sorted early — and earn 750 Young Scot Rewards points while you're at it! 🌟 Apply in May to start the year feeling organised, confident and ready to win some amazing prizes with your points 🎉 👉 www.saas.gov.uk

Children and young people are learning about their rights - from their right to play to their right to education and more! Parent Club Scotland has a handy guide on talking to young people about their rights and lots of useful information 👉 parentclub.scot/topics/childre…#UNCRCRC

🚀 Big dreams start with smart moves! If you’re heading to college or uni, applying early for your SAAS funding is the way to go — & you’ll earn 1000 Young Scot points too! Apply today to secure your funding and unlock points you can use to win amazing prizes at young.scot! 🎉 👉 www.saas.gov.uk

🚀 Big dreams start with smart moves! If you’re heading to college or uni, applying early for your SAAS funding is the way to go — & you’ll earn 1000 Young Scot points too! Apply in April to secure your funding and unlock points you can use to win amazing prizes at young.scot! 🎉 👉 www.saas.gov.uk

🎒 Off to college or uni? Apply early for your SAAS funding & bag 1,000 Young Scot Rewards points 🙌 Apply in April, and you’ll be sorted for the start of your course. You'll also get points you can use to win amazing prizes! Apply before 30 June and you’re guaranteed to get your funding on time!

We’re delighted to share the full report and video recording from our recent Truth About Youth event. The event features contributions from our brilliant panel of Young Scot volunteers, who shared their perspectives on key issues affecting their lives today. 🎥 youngscot.net/news-databas...