This Week…
If you’re sitting exams this month, remember we have lots of helpful information on how to manage exam stress and where you can find support.
Don’t forget if you’re heading to college or university to get your SAAS funding in place early and earn 750 Young Scot Reward Points!
Exam Stress with Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Foundation shares some tips and advice for looking after your stress levels during exams.
Time Management Techniques
Have a look at our tips and techniques on prioritising tasks and managing your time.
Mental Health Tips for Uni Students
A group of students from the University teamed up with the Mental Health Foundation to curate a social media campaign…
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing | AyeFeel
Find information about how to look after your emotional wellbeing and mental health, discover support from organisations around Scotland and…
Young Scot for You
Our website is packed full of quality-assured information that’s produced especially for young people.
You can use your Young Scot National Entitlement Card for free bus travel, cheaper public transport, discounts & proof of age.
You also take part in surveys or volunteering and can connect to exciting opportunities with Young Scot Rewards. Young carers also get access to our Young Carers Package.
Take a look at what’s on offer!
Read Our New YS Magazine
We’re excited to share our new YS Magazine, by Young Scot for 11 to 12-year-olds!
Young Carers Package
The Young Carers Package is available to all young carers in Scotland between the ages of 11-18. Find out more…
Get Free Bus Travel if You’re Under 22
Find out more about the Free Bus Travel Scheme in Scotland and how to get it.
Young Scot Hive
Welcome to #YSHive – discover opportunities to volunteer with Young Scot.
Ready to sign up to and start making the most of your free Young Scot Membership account?
Find out how by checking out our step-by-step guide.
#VolunteeringMakesMe: Hear From the Volunteers Making a Difference
#VolunteeringMakesMe is a campaign developed by young people to celebrate the skills and experience young people achieve through volunteering. Have you…
Jahan On… Moving From Pakistan to Scotland
Jahan explains her journey moving from Pakistan to Scotland and how the changes and differences in culture, language, heritage and…
Ashely On… The Importance of Black History Month
Ashely explains how some people may feel isolated due to the colour of their skin, and why that makes Black…
Ally on…Tackling Loneliness Through Art
Ally shares with us her experience of loneliness and how she decided to deal with it through visual art.
Nicola on… Getting Involved in Netball
Nicola who plays netball for the under 21 Scotland Squad shares her journey into netball and top tips if you’re…
Anna on… Coming Out
Anna shares some top tips for coming out and how you could support a friend going through the same situation.
@young.scot We speak Gaelic… Of course we had to try this trend! @Lauren 🌻 Gàidhlig | Gaelic & @Somhairle ⛰️🍃🚐🥾⛺️ from our Creator Collective share some of the relatable things they find about speaking Gaelic, do you have any more? #Gaelic #Gàidhlig #Scotland #OfCourseTrend #YoungScot ♬ original sound – Young Scot
@young.scot With summer approaching it won't be long until some of you are starting college or uni! ☀📚 This can be a significant step from studying at school and Ailsa, who is on the Young People's Sport Panel, found it especially challenging when she moved out. See how she navigated the change by joining her athletics club! #AyeFeel #StartingUni #Freshers #Scotland #YPSP #YoungScot ♬ Post Malone / Sunflower Type Beat – Daisuke"D.I"Imai
@young.scot Many people experience feelings of loneliness at some point in their lives. We listened in on a conversation with some of the members from @Blackscottishadventurers about what they would say to a friend who was feeling lonely. If you’re currently experiencing loneliness and are looking for support, search for young.scot/loneliness and you’ll find lots of information and blogs written by other young people about their experience! #YouthLoneliness #YoungScot ♬ original sound – Young Scot
@young.scot Isla from our Gaelic & Scots Languages Panel shares some Scots sayings! Do you have a favourite Scots saying? Let us know below! 👇 #Scots #ScotsSaying #YoungScot #Scotland #ScotsLanguage #LanguageLearning ♬ Catching a Vibe (Lofi) – Muspace Lofi
@young.scot @Meryl Williams from The Traitors talks about some of her favourite moments from the show as well as why it was important to have such a diverse range of cast for representation. If you’ve not seen The Traitors yet be sure to check it out on BBC iPlayer before season 2 early next year! #TheTraitors #Representation #Scotland #YoungScot #BBCiPlayer ♬ Early summer resort, jazzy neo-soul(1253968) – KOZO
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing | AyeFeel
Find information about how to look after your emotional wellbeing and mental health, discover support from organisations around Scotland and…
Cyber Skills and AI | DigiKnow
Whether you want to know more about gaming, learn about AI or how to stay safe online, our DigiKnow campaign…
Money & Me
Information for young people about managing money, debt and budgeting for the future, in partnership with The Money and Pensions…
The Cost Crisis
You may have heard a lot recently about the ‘Cost Crisis’ or ‘Cost of Living Crisis’. With inflation in the…
Gaelic | Gàidhlig
Gaelic information, learning resources, opportunities and more!
LGBTQ+
Why not check out our info on coming out, questions you may be asked, myth busters and more!
That’s Not OK
No matter what your relationship is with someone, you should be treated with love and respect. Know how to spot…
Young Carers
Find out how to apply for the Young Carers Package, Carer’s Allowance and the Young Carers Grant. Hear stories from…
